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DIRECTV RC73 IR RF Remote Control
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
9.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
827
Old Reviews
324
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Remote
116remotes, directv, direct tv, genie, ir
+91%
-9%
" ... Excellent replacement remote. ... "
" ... The size and ergonomics are great but the controls are not as numerous as previous Direct TV remotes, and the set-up is too involved for people who are not tech savvy. ... "
" ... This is an original Direct TV remote - works great. ... "
" ... These remotes work great! ... They are the exact remotes that came with my receiver. ... "
" ... Had to replace a remote. ... "
" ... can I exchange one of the remotes One other remotes isn't working the other 1 works perfectly can I exchange it for another 1 that works? ... "
" ... With having a puppy that likes to think a remote control his her chew toy . ... "
" ... If I knew this unit was going to last and not fail as other DIRECTV remotes I have, I'd probably up the rating to 5 stars? ... "
Marketplace
43works, original, exactly, like the original, expected
+100%
" ... Thankfully, I found these exact replacements. ... "
" ... So much cheaper on amazon and work great, same as directv. ... "
" ... And Amazon makes it easy to re-order! ... "
" ... Works as promised. ... "
" ... Was as expected. ... "
" ... Thanks so much . ... "
" ... I was a little reluctant to order from a seller on ebay, in case they were actually used or refurbished, so I ordered thru Amazon prime - with free prime shipping - by seller Vista for $6.25 . ... "
" ... Better than the original ... "
Price
42works perfect, beat, deal, cost, directv
+98%
-2%
" ... Works perfect and it's an awesome price! ... "
" ... I looked on Amazon, and also Ebay, and found these ones at a very good price. ... but my initial impression is very good considering price. ... "
" ... Excellent buy they are the same as Direct seel for triple the price ... "
" ... I'm very happy with it, and the price was amazing. ... "
" ... works ,priced fair. ... "
" ... Wow, they work GREAT, and the price is incredible! ... "
" ... For $3.99 you cannot go wrong! ... "
" ... And a great price too. ... "
Ease of Use
41easy to program, easy, set, easy to use, directions
+100%
" ... very easy to sync to the set box. ... "
" ... This is exactly what I have and set up was quick and easy. ... "
" ... Easy to set up for receiver and tv. ... "
" ... Easy to program to your DTV receiver. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up and use right away. ... "
" ... So easy to program, it was like doing nothing at all. ... "
" ... These were easy to set up and just like the original! ... "
Setup
29easy, set, program, instructions, directions
+100%
" ... very easy to sync to the set box. ... "
" ... This is exactly what I have and set up was quick and easy. ... "
" ... Ask your DirecTV installer for an extra one of these and guess how much they will charge you. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Comes with setup instructions and 2 batteries. ... "
" ... And my husband said it was pretty easy to set up. ... "
" ... It took me about 2 minutes to program and the instructions weee very easy to understand. ... "
" ... Easy to set up! ... "
Delivery
23fast, arrived on time, quick, delivery, delivered
+100%
" ... Works as promised. ... "
" ... Great service and product, delivery on time. ... "
" ... Ordered these yesterday, they arrived today. ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... Arrived on time and as advertised. ... "
" ... Fastest shipping ever! ... "
" ... Order was delivered and I'm a happy camper ... "
" ... OEM, works great, quick delivery. ... "
Product Reliability
20working, replaced, months, worked perfectly, replace
+80%
-20%
" ... Perfect and just like my last remote that stopped working. ... "
" ... They work fine ... "
" ... This one works perfectly, came with batteries and was something I should have bought months ago! ... "
" ... (These replaced RC72 perfectly.) ... "
" ... I purchased 2 had both working in less than 15 minutes. ... "
" ... Had to replace batteries in a couple of weeks but at this price I have no complaints. ... "
" ... They worked fine. ... "
" ... Worked just like the old one right out of the box. ... "
Device Compatibility
18receiver, direct, vizio, control, model
+83%
-17%
" ... Easy to set up for receiver and tv. ... "
" ... Replaces my old RC71 controller with no issues and works fine with my Vizio TV. ... "
" ... very quick and simple to pair with our samsung tv. ... "
" ... I found the app on my phone to control the box, but eventually, it couldn't find the connection anymore. ... "
" ... I have Vizio smart tv and it works good. ... "
" ... works with my tv. ... "
" ... Works perfectly with my Smart TV . ... "
" ... Works with our Direct TV. ... "
Controls
13button, volume, channel, control, upper buttons
+54%
-46%
" ... being able to replace the control this was is much easier plus the price is right. ... "
" ... The buttons are easy to use and actually all work. ... I am so happy to have these and now don't have to struggle to change the volume or pause a show without difficulty. ... "
" ... Functions are laid out better and the buttons rebound better. ... "
" ... Super easy to set up and less "noisy" than my original control. ... (The buttons are quieter) ... "
" ... The box will tell you to hit a button or two and you're good to go. ... "
" ... It's such a relief to be able to use the "2" button again! ... The buttons are all just a little stiff, making them very easy to use. ... "
" ... Turns it off and on now and the volume/mute works as well. ... "
Original Product
13like the original, works, like, exactly, better
+100%
" ... Thankfully, I found these exact replacements. ... "
" ... Better than the original ... "
" ... Really works better than the original. ... "
" ... Exactly like original. ... "
" ... Works like the original! ... "
" ... Just like the original. ... "
" ... Great replacement for the original. ... "
" ... Appears to be the genuine article. ... "
Battery Life
12put the batteries, even, works great, two, soon
+83%
-17%
" ... I got two for much less and they turned on the tv as soon as I put the batteries in. ... "
" ... Came with the batteries too so that was great. ... "
" ... OEM equiptment and comes with batteries. ... "
" ... This is easy to set up and does include batteries. ... "
" ... Worked immediately when I put the batteries in. ... "
" ... Had to replace batteries in a couple of weeks but at this price I have no complaints. ... "
" ... put the batteries in and it works great. ... "
" ... even the same batteries ... "
Product As Described
11expected, exactly, advertised, exactly as described, described
+100%
" ... Works as promised. ... "
" ... Was as expected. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... Item is exactly as expected. ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Everything I expected. ... "
" ... Works as expected ... "
ISP
11works, needed, perfectly, worked, service
+91%
-9%
" ... Works the same as the remotes I received from my DirectTV service provider. ... "
" ... Just what I needed! ... "
" ... Same as what you get from directv! ... "
" ... Works just fine. ... "
" ... works just like the one supplied originally by DirecTv ... "
" ... Am using with my newly hooked up DirecTV. ... "
" ... Just what I needed. ... "
" ... Worked perfectly with my DirecTV Genie. ... "
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