Many people today are getting rid of their old remote controls and replacing them all with just one new device - an rca universal remote control. These feature laden remotes can perform the myriad of jobs that the existing controls had to and leave space to even add in extra functions.
We're now going to break down the science behind the new controls and inform you what features to look out for.
All universal controllers work on a single principle, which is to use special codes, built in to the actual circuitry, to control all the functions that the brand appliance remotes tackle, for any given piece of electronic equipment. Between models, the way these codes are sourced can vary and this can have an effect on how good the new remotes are.
To get the most out of your new URC it really needs to have the capacity to control hundreds if not thousands of electronic pieces of equipment, after all, that is the main reason why you'd buy the controller, so this is the most important feature.
The codes required for control of other brand appliances can be loaded into the remote either via Wi-Fi or disk, by learning the codes from the parent remotes or by having a large database pre-installed.
Universal remotes should include a large built-in database with codes for hundreds of different brands and thousands of different models. Whatever the list lacks will show up very quickly and make the controller a poor purchase. The future proofing depends on the list size or ability to increase the list.
Not all is lost if the built-in database is unsubstantial, because URC's pretty much always include a learn function, so with a few button presses and by holding the two remotes (old and new) next to each other, the universal product can remember the code from the parent controller, so in effect job done.
Should the new remote really not take advantage of the first two functions, you can still update new codes into the machine to enable its continued use, via Wi-Fi or disk install. By connecting online you can download quickly and with a minimum of fuss. If you have to go down the disk route, we'd check with the manufacturer first as there may be additional charges, although we find this unlikely.
All URC's feature at least one of the above three options, after all, if they didn't how would you get continued use out of the device. It would quickly become as useful as a chocolate teapot.
Two further things to research before you buy are ergonomics and the user interface (UI). You want to buy a model that you'll feel comfortable holding, after all, remote controls get some serious usage and should be easy to grasp.
The user interface is what allows you to control all the functions and better models have lovely big, bright touch screen LED's. Is the UI big enough to read comfortably and can you alter the display settings. You also want to choose a model with decent buttons that are placed where they make logical sense.
We're in the home straight now, but let's quickly look at two additional extras that can really improve the performance of the rca universal remote - backlit keys and a charging cradle or dock. Watching TV in the dark or dimmed room is very common especially at night or for films, so being able to see the keys is a major plus. The controls use a large amount of battery power, so having a charge facility on hand is a real benefit.
We're now going to break down the science behind the new controls and inform you what features to look out for.
All universal controllers work on a single principle, which is to use special codes, built in to the actual circuitry, to control all the functions that the brand appliance remotes tackle, for any given piece of electronic equipment. Between models, the way these codes are sourced can vary and this can have an effect on how good the new remotes are.
To get the most out of your new URC it really needs to have the capacity to control hundreds if not thousands of electronic pieces of equipment, after all, that is the main reason why you'd buy the controller, so this is the most important feature.
The codes required for control of other brand appliances can be loaded into the remote either via Wi-Fi or disk, by learning the codes from the parent remotes or by having a large database pre-installed.
Universal remotes should include a large built-in database with codes for hundreds of different brands and thousands of different models. Whatever the list lacks will show up very quickly and make the controller a poor purchase. The future proofing depends on the list size or ability to increase the list.
Not all is lost if the built-in database is unsubstantial, because URC's pretty much always include a learn function, so with a few button presses and by holding the two remotes (old and new) next to each other, the universal product can remember the code from the parent controller, so in effect job done.
Should the new remote really not take advantage of the first two functions, you can still update new codes into the machine to enable its continued use, via Wi-Fi or disk install. By connecting online you can download quickly and with a minimum of fuss. If you have to go down the disk route, we'd check with the manufacturer first as there may be additional charges, although we find this unlikely.
All URC's feature at least one of the above three options, after all, if they didn't how would you get continued use out of the device. It would quickly become as useful as a chocolate teapot.
Two further things to research before you buy are ergonomics and the user interface (UI). You want to buy a model that you'll feel comfortable holding, after all, remote controls get some serious usage and should be easy to grasp.
The user interface is what allows you to control all the functions and better models have lovely big, bright touch screen LED's. Is the UI big enough to read comfortably and can you alter the display settings. You also want to choose a model with decent buttons that are placed where they make logical sense.
We're in the home straight now, but let's quickly look at two additional extras that can really improve the performance of the rca universal remote - backlit keys and a charging cradle or dock. Watching TV in the dark or dimmed room is very common especially at night or for films, so being able to see the keys is a major plus. The controls use a large amount of battery power, so having a charge facility on hand is a real benefit.
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