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RCA RCR503BZ 3 Device Palm Sized Universal Remote

Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)

7.4

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998

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Remote

174

universal, remotes, basic, dvd, menu

+75%

-25%

" ... Works perfect as a replacement remote ... "

" ... Cheaper alternative to remote that is included with TV ... "

" ... We love this remote. ... "

" ... Very happy with this tv remote. ... "

" ... Super tiny little remote that worked great as a replacement remote that I cannot find for my TV. ... "

" ... Price was the most important feature, as this was a replacement remote. ... "

" ... No issues with the remote at all. ... "

" ... I am going to purchase a few more because if you have kids you know what searching for the remote is like!! ... "

Ease of Use

133

easy to set, easy, set, easy to use, works great

+91%

-9%

" ... It was easy to program and the size is perfect. ... "

" ... Very easy to setup, and is small. ... "

" ... Easy to program . ... "

" ... I didn't want anything super complicated. ... If you are looking for simple, this is it. ... "

" ... Easy to program and easy to use. ... "

" ... It works great for my converter and was easy to setup. ... "

" ... Easy to use and setup, I used it for a Insignia TV and only took about 5min to setup and all the features works great. ... "

Controls

button, menu, remote, dvd, channel

+33%

-67%

" ... You can't just hold the volume down gotta keep pushing repeatedly sucks ... "

" ... Only controls the volume and the power on my tv. ... "

" ... I cannot use any of the menu functions properly nor change components, it has become very frustrating and if I had not thrown out the packaging I would be returning it. ... "

" ... the volume button works backwards and the menu button does not work at all. ... "

" ... do not buy this the buttons don't work. ... "

" ... Only good for basic controls . ... menu functions and input functions do not work. ... "

" ... however, the power button broke within one week of use. ... "

Device Compatibility

works great, works well, insignia, menu, easy to set

+81%

-19%

" ... Seems very compatible ... "

" ... Works great with my tv ... "

" ... Unit found code for my tv quickly works flawlessly ... "

" ... Worked perfectly on my old LCD tv ... "

" ... Works as soon as I set it up with insignia tv. ... "

" ... Works great with Samsung tv's. ... "

Product Reliability

remote, working, codes, reprogram, remotes

+35%

-65%

" ... Garbage, stopped working after first day of use. ... "

" ... Did not work, first time writing a review, I assume it is a defective item. ... "

" ... It's just defective. ... "

" ... Used it a few weeks, then all the sudden it didn't work no matter what I did. ... "

" ... The device is defective. ... "

" ... Now it's not working at all. ... "

" ... It works for about a minute, all buttons, then suddenly stops working for no reason. ... "

" ... It's just a dud. ... "

Setup

instructions, set, easy, easy to setup, works great

+91%

-9%

" ... Very easy to setup, and is small. ... "

" ... It works great for my converter and was easy to setup. ... "

" ... Easy to use and setup, I used it for a Insignia TV and only took about 5min to setup and all the features works great. ... "

" ... Super easy to program, don't get overwhelmed by the super long directions. ... "

" ... Easy to set up. ... "

" ... Easy to program following instructions. ... "

Price

money, pay, waste of money, guess, great buy

+67%

-33%

" ... Wish it had a lock out feature, but excellent for the price ... "

" ... Great buy for your money. ... "

" ... Good value for the money so far. ... "

" ... Works great and a great price. ... "

" ... Great item for the price ... "

" ... Couldn't ask for more at this price. ... "

" ... I got this for a steal. ... definitely worth the buy ... "

CD/DVD

dvd, vcr, programming a dvd, button, vhs

+45%

-55%

" ... The key labeled "DVD" is really for DVDs only and doesn't understand Blu-ray or SMART devices. ... "

" ... Didn't work for any device I tried to use it on - neither of my digital converter boxes (Zinwell and Digital Stream), my DVD/VCR combo (Allegro), and a Roku TV. ... "

" ... I found the instructions for programming a DVD player confusing. ... If you are programming a DVD player, you need to press the DVD button, THEN press the VCR button (but to program any other type of component you just push the corresponding button ie: TV, Cable box, etc. ... So I programmed it again and it would only turn the DVD player on and off, I could not navigate the menus of the DVD. ... "

" ... Bought this for a used (Sylvania) dual CD-VHS player, but couldn't get it to pair up. ... "

" ... Didn't work for my DVD player (Coby brand). ... "

" ... Doesn't work on my memorex DVD player. ... "

Returns

ordered, sent, return, sadly, pursue

+11%

-89%

" ... It's just defective. ... "

" ... Unfortunately, didn't test it until my return window closed. ... "

" ... So it's useless to me and I'm supposed to pay to print off a label and ship it back for a refund. ... "

" ... Company never respond when I asked for a refund. ... "

" ... Sent it back, got my money back. ... "

" ... Sending back soon. ... "

" ... didn't work with my sound bar, had to return. ... "

Delivery

shipped, ordered, one, fast, charm

+60%

-40%

" ... Package was in perfect condition. ... "

" ... Great product, price & delivery! ... "

" ... Came in fast,good shipping. ... "

" ... Arrived faster then expected! ... "

Marketplace

amazon, advertised, ended, described, stores

+57%

-43%

" ... works as described! ... "

" ... Works as advertised ... "

" ... Works as stated ... "

" ... Item as described. ... "

Resolution

rca, vizio tv, vizeo, older, dads

+85%

-15%

" ... Perfect for my old school emerson tv/dvd combo and rca converter box. ... "

" ... Worked perfectly on my old LCD tv ... "

" ... Works on my old Magnavox tv. ... "

" ... This one works as the last one had w/ our HD Vizio Tv, but none of the DVD codes for Sony work for our player. ... "

" ... That said, it worked with an old Vizio TV and a Panasonic Blueray player from the HD-DVD-war era, so I can't complain too hard. ... "

" ... Works great for the old plasma TV that I needed it for. ... "

" ... Works perfectly with my older RCA 40" TV. ... "

Size

size, works great, volume, travel, need

+100%

" ... It was easy to program and the size is perfect. ... "

" ... Bought these for travel. ... "

" ... It is small and lightweight. ... "

" ... Small and easy to use. ... "

" ... Works great and small ... "

User Manual

codes, follow the instructions, confusing, manual, directions

+58%

-42%

" ... Easy to program following instructions. ... "

" ... Easy instructions included. ... Just look for your tv (or other device) brand and follow the instructions. ... "

" ... Follow the instructions and read the programming guide. ... "

" ... The setup was easy thanks to well written instructions. ... "

ISP

needed, worked, tried, reprogram, provided

+58%

-42%

" ... Just what I needed. ... "

" ... The one we ... "

" ... worked just fine. ... "

" ... Just want I needed. ... "

Overall performance

trick, price, gets the job, efficient, done

+100%

" ... does the job ... "

" ... Works extremely well ... "

" ... Very basic but does the job I needed it to. ... "

" ... Seems to be very efficient. ... "

" ... Does the job. ... "

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