GE Color Select Backlit Buttons Universal Remote Control, Samsung TV Remote

Arrived fast and was even faster to setup with full OEM functionality. Backlights are bright and helpful. Couldn't be easier to use and is a perfect replacement for the original remote. Instructions are super easy to follow, I would highly recommend this product!

I was very pleased and impressed with how quickly the remote connected to both my (10+ year-old Vizio) TV and my (1-year-old Roku Express) streaming media player. I entered the listed codes manually, for both devices. In both cases, the first code listed worked like a charm. I'm not very techy, but after reading and following the instructions, it all went very smoothly for both devices. I love that the buttons light up, and are a good size to read. They feel just a little spongey when pressed (I prefer a more defined, firm, "click" feel for buttons), but it was manageable. When entering numeric codes that ended with 5, I had to push the 5 twice to get it to light up and connect. Not sure whether that was intended/designed, or a result of the spongey-ness. I also have a (5-year-old Samsung) DVD player whose remote had been corroded over time. I purchased what I thought was the replacement remote for the model/serial number, but it didn't work. It's possible my DVD player is old enough that dedicated remotes are no longer available. That was my initial reason for trying this universal remote. I hoped the universal remote would control all the same functions as the old, included DVD remote. This universal remote does power my DVD player on and off, and it does open and close the DVD drawer. But I couldn't get it to show the DVD menu (for options like subtitles or special film features). I manually entered every code listed for a Samsung DVD player, and some of those codes did work to power on/off, and open/close the drawer. I then cycled through the instructions to let the remote seek and find its own codes, with the same result. I tested a few different DVDs, but never could get as far as playing the movie, so I couldn't test pause, fast forward, or rewind functions (I saw only the opening FBI warning screen and producer logo screens). Maybe my DVD player is just finally dying, and no remote can help. On closer inspection, I realized that this universal remote's description and instructions indicate only that it will power on/off and open/close DVD players; there is nothing that says it can access DVD menus or control playback. It's possible a newer DVD player might accept more codes or connect with more DVD functions. So overall, this is a really great remote for at least TVs and Streaming; it may work very well with newer, fancier DVD players and other components as well. The instructions are clear, and set-up was fully complete within 30-60 seconds for 2/3 of my devices.

I really like this remote. The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is becaause their codes don't work for everything, but probably no remote can actually claim that. It immediately worked for my new Vizio TV. There are a couple functions on my Vizio that this doesn't operate, but I've pretty much learned to get around it. They only have One Code for my NVidia streaming box. Their one code Doesn't work. I tried everything and yes I did the thing where you let the remote tell you which code to use. There are 4 numbers in the code and the code it gave me was the exact same one code that they had listed. I went to their website and asked about it, but they never did get back to me. I don't know why they give you the website and then blow you off. I guess they're not concerned about a $10 remote. So, I'm back to using my NVidia remote again. The other thing I don't like is that their numbers aren't marked well. I've only had my remote a few days and the word SETUP (button at the top), is already wearing off. So, now I'm wondering if all my button designations will be wearingg off soon. But, on the plus side, I absolutely LOVE the blue Backlit light that lights up whenever you touch a button. I use my remotes a lot at night, so I really appreciate it. The backlit keys are the reason I purchased this. Some people say that their backlight stops working after a while. I hope not. What I would really like, is to find a better remote that has a backlight, but not many remotes have that function. I do recommend this remote. Just understand that you're buying a cheap remote and maybe it will work on your devices and maybe it won't. I'll continue to use it for my TV, but I do wish it had worked for the NVidia, because I like playing games at night. Thank you for reading my review.

Love this remote for my new samsung oled tv. Not a fan of the remote that came with the TV. This remote was pre-programmed for both my tv and my roku. Took me one minute to program my blue ray player. Buttons are nice size and responsive - I have big hands. The functions are all there except voice command - I don't do that. The backlight is very nice. I bought another one for my wife. Great remote

I bought this remote because I got a new (2025) Sony Bravia TV that has a baffling limitation: It can't control the volume of my Bose soundbar that's connected via optical audio cable. (The Samsung TV I was using before supports this, leading me to naively assume any recent TV would support it also. To me this is an asinine and user-hostile limitation of Sony TVs.) Rather than replace my perfectly functional soundbar (which doesn't support HDMI), I got this universal remote instead. I programmed the soundbar to the 'aux' device button and enabled the "master volume" feature, which lets me adjust the soundbar volume and mute/unmute without having to select the 'aux' device. Problem solved! The remote is easy to program using the provided instructions and code list and also has a nice backlight feature that supports multiple colors. Roku is supported if you have one that supports IR (infrared) remote control (this excludes "stick" Rokus, unfortunately). One of the other reviews said "There is no dedicated home button for a Roku," but this is not correct. The remote also works well with my Sony Blu-ray player. The size, layout, and feel of the buttons is acceptable for a remote in this price range. If you have 4 or fewer devices of relatively recent vintage that have IR remotes, this universal remote control should do just fine.

No problem connecting to my devices (tv, roku express, dvd player). The light on the remote turns off very quickly (I assume to preserve the battery) so I have to keep pressing a button to keep it lit while I navigate. I’m sure when I am used to it that won’t be a problem, but for now it’s a pain. My one big complaint is there is NO SLEEP TIMER! It says you can access it through the tv menu but my tv doesn’t have that. So if I want to use the sleep timer I still have to use another remote, which defeats the purpose of having this one! Other than that it’s fine.

The lights on this remote are awesome for changing the channel in the dark. Bonus you can pick which color you want them to be. Its instructions made programming easy and straightforward. I had no problem connecting this remote to my tv since I needed to replace a broken old one.

I'm in love with this channel changer it's great and set up is easy. The light isa must.

Did the job within minutes

Sadly, this is useless in the UK, waiting on refund. Should have been advised this was from US, would not have ordered if known

Bought GE 40081 so we could control TV, volume, Roku (Telstra TV) etc from one remote. Works with Telstra TV out of the box and only took a couple of minutes to program for our TV and Bluray/Home theatre system. Has a comprehensive list of codes included for hundreds of devices. The backlight is also great and fast delivery from US 👍👍👍

¡Me encantó! Ya tenía un control universal de la misma marca, pero después de 10 años de uso continuo se dañó el botón de OK. Por eso busqué otro igual o parecido. No tuve que configurar nada: venía listo para Roku y Samsung, solo le puse las pilas y funcionó de inmediato.

Great remote, so simple to program. Really nice to use when lying in bed at night watching TV as it lights up and you can find the buttons easily. Programming it is so easy.