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Flipper Big Button Universal Remote for 2 Devices
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
709
Unverified
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Remote
84remotes, buttons, mother, flipper, elderly
+80%
-20%
" ... Eliminates the zillion button remote from the cable company. ... Not only can you program your favorite channels, but you can LOCK THE REMOTE so elder uses can't mess it up. ... "
" ... This remote works great for elderly parent and was way to program with the Dish Network receiver. ... "
" ... I cannot say enough good things about this remote. ... I was able to program the remote by following the directions that were enclosed with the remote. ... "
" ... If you have elderly parents and have the same situations happen, this remote will end it all. ... "
" ... I highly recommend this remote. ... "
" ... I needed a very simple remote for my mother who has Alzheimer's disease. ... I tried a few other simplified remotes, but this was the simplest. ... I was able to program so that the remote turns on the tv. ... "
" ... Great remote for my 85-yr-old mother in assisted living!!! ... "
" ... I would highly recommend this remote. ... I bought this for my mom, and it solved all the issues she was having with the original Directv remote. ... It's important to create a favorite channels list because the on demand channels require the additional functions on the original remote or you'll be stuck. ... "
Controls
62button, remote, channel, remotes, flipper
+66%
-34%
" ... It will control the TV and either cable or satellite set top boxes with 5 buttons. ... "
" ... The numerical buttons are hidden but accessible. ... "
" ... The buttons are large enough and it is simple to operate. ... "
" ... Great for older folks, especially if they are intimidated by newer remote controls with dozens of buttons. ... "
" ... I think the best feature is the fact that we can "hide" all the unnecessary buttons and they don't even know it's there! ... "
" ... The buttons are large, clear, and easy to read. ... "
" ... My Mom and Sister live out of town and my Mom was hitting the input button more and more giving my sister the chore of going to fix it every week. ... "
" ... It's very simple to operate with very large button that are color-coded. ... "
Ease of Use
58easy to use, simple, program, instructions, elderly
+88%
-12%
" ... Easy to Use . ... "
" ... Easy to program (works great with most all screens and even our directv. ... "
" ... Simple and easy to use. ... "
" ... Other than that one issue, it is a really good product, easy to program, easy to use, and best of all, the input button is hidden, which was unintentionally being pressed and causing the TV/cable box to be out of sync! ... "
" ... It was very easy to program to our TV as the codes were all available in the instructions. ... Easy to understand. ... "
" ... Easy to program even if you have to use the remotes search for that. ... "
" ... Simple and easy for them to use. ... "
" ... Large and simple controls make this easy for my elderly parents to use. ... "
For Kids
31elderly, mother in law, mother, dementia, 85 year old
+97%
-3%
" ... Mum loves it. ... "
" ... I bought this for my blind Nephew and he can use it with no problem. ... "
" ... I brought this for my 85 year old dad. ... "
" ... Purchased for my wife's 92 year old grandmother. ... "
" ... He loves it. ... "
" ... Purchased this device for my 85-year-old mother who has dementia. ... "
" ... Bought it for my 87 year old dad with dementia. ... "
" ... I bought this remote for my 94 year old mother-in-law. ... "
Setup
27setup, programming, follow, easy to set, directions
+93%
-7%
" ... Plus, he gave me his phone number encase I needed over the phone instructions. ... Dan, was so patient and his instructions were step by step and easy to understand. ... "
" ... Just need to follow the setup instructions carefully to get the duel operation mode for TV and cable box. ... "
" ... It was very easy to program to our TV as the codes were all available in the instructions. ... "
" ... Just follow the enclosed instructions. ... "
" ... If needed the remote came with easy set up directions. ... "
" ... Setting it up was very easy also. ... "
" ... Quick and easy setup for me to program for her. ... "
" ... Flipper setup instructions are fairly clear and well sequenced but it's the support that gets all 5 stars. ... "
Device Compatibility
22vizio, mom, dad, mother, television
+77%
-23%
" ... My mom and dad love it, and want one for each TV. ... "
" ... Bought this for my Dad's TV (In Nursing Home) . ... Worked on my Dad's Samsung TV . ... "
" ... This resulted in regular calls, or my wife or I having to run over, to "get the tv working properly" again. ... "
" ... I synced this with my verizon fios desktop set and the flat screen tv. ... "
" ... I easily programmed in 15 channels and two devices. ... Turning off and on two devices simultaneously really helps. ... "
" ... If you are looking for a remote for an elderly person to operate two devices (TV/DISH) this WORKS!!! ... "
" ... We have had no trouble getting anything out of Sync. ... "
" ... My Mother-In-Law who has dementia can now watch TV again without first calling someone for help. ... "
Cables
19tv, remote, cable company, box and tv, xfinity
+79%
-21%
" ... Eliminates the zillion button remote from the cable company. ... "
" ... She has Comcast cable and an Olevia TV. ... "
" ... I bought this for a 97 year old friend, who was getting confused with the remote provided by his cable company. ... "
" ... Details about Television and Cable Company: ... Cable Company: Comcast/ Xfinity ... "
" ... Works perfectly for her and operates both the cable box and TV just as you'd want it to. ... "
" ... I did have to enter the code for his cable box but that went smoothly. ... "
" ... I was a little worried about pairing it with a digital box from WOW cable but the very first codes for the TV and digital box worked. ... "
" ... Works perfectly with our cable box and tv. ... "
Product Reliability
17stopped working, program, year, working, codes
+47%
-53%
" ... Unfortunately we ran into a couple of problems. ... "
" ... Broke after two months. ... "
" ... Broke within the first month. ... "
" ... Worked for a week then stopped working. ... "
" ... One month later its not working. ... Just suddenly stopped working. ... "
" ... Unit functioned well for about 9 months but was extremely difficult to program. ... In the last year, the "up" buttons have both quit working. ... "
" ... After a few months the channel up button started to change the input. ... "
" ... It's been 9 months and the remote stopped working and just months before I had issues with it working on and off. ... I spend $30 on this thing and to only get nine months out of it is disappointing. ... "
Returns
10returning, ship, returned, sent it back, sent
+10%
-90%
" ... Returning the device to Flipper. ... "
" ... I am returning the product. ... "
" ... We returned this item. ... "
" ... Now since it doesn't work, I have to pay to ship it back. ... "
" ... And then had to pay to ship it back. ... "
" ... I tried to return this item but it came back I want to return it. ... "
" ... Returned it immediately. ... "
" ... Sent it back. ... "
Marketplace
10works as described, works, sent, flipper, exactly
+100%
" ... I received an immediate helpful reply. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... It works as described. ... "
" ... Thank you sooooo much! ... "
" ... This product works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... They responded to my email in less than a day. ... "
" ... works as listed. ... "
" ... THANK YOU BIG FLIPPER, YOU ARE THE RIGHT ONE WE NEED !! ... "
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