GE Backlit Buttons Universal Remote Control, Samsung TV Remote Control Replacement, Samsung Remote Control for Smart TV, Roku Remote Replacement, Vizio, LG TV, Sony, 4-Device, Black, 40081

Nice remote which was really easy to set up with my tv. It lights up by pressing any button. Works well.

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.

Perfect solution for tv and sound bar. I have a Roku tv and a sound bar (connected by optical cable). So I need 2 remotes. This is the best solution for me. All the buttons work great and function correctly. My sound bar works long as I press the aux. worked outta the box. Lights are great add on to this. No issue with Roku

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.

I have a Panasonic plasma. Took me a moment to figure it out. Upon distribution I thought it was cheap and light weight, however it seems solid and once I read the code to figure it out GE never fails. I hooked right up. Pleasantly surprised. The controls one barely needs to touch. I would like to order a few more just to have. We'll see about the longevity of it. Just arrived but it's good to go.

This was really easy to program for my old Sony flatscreen tv. Basically almost right of the box worked and paired to my old TV. It's a good size, not small at all, and appears lightweight, if you like that, but I do seem to prefer sturdier and heavier products. The light is quite bright and helpful, and the button layout is great and easy to feel around for buttons. Perhaps with the light being so bright, the batteries DO NOT last long. I only ordered this a few months ago and already had to change the two AAA batteries. We don't even watch tv too much, plus mostly use the Roku remote we have plugged in to the TV, or use our phones to control the TV. The original remote for my Sony TV had a remote whose batteries lasted YEARS, and for this remote you'll only get a few months, even with limited use. Not happy that I'll have to buy tons of batteries.

Nicely designed in terms of form factor. I bought the black model that allows you to choose backlight colors. I had a lot of frustration trying to program my Roku+ Stick (this is one of the "better" ones in the product line with built in volume controls), but none of the codes worked. Before I decided to pack in in and return it, I combed through the Amazon Q&A section and found people saying that it seems to work with the Roku Express stick. This was interesting because the official feedback from the company was incorrect - they state that the remote only works with full-on Roku TVs, not the stick products. Seeing this info from that astute Amazon customer, I grabbed the Roku Express Stick from a different TV and swapped it out in the room and television where I wanted the GE Universal Remote to work. It worked just liked it should - I got it working in one shot, the first code "took" and I was in business. / None of this would have been necessary if Roku had better designed products with backlighting built in. In a darkened bedroom at night, it's hard to see your controls. / The moral of this story is that the GE Universal remote works exactly as I had hoped. It control both TV and Streaming device (plus other stuff like DVD players), all in one simple, backlit remote. I'm beyond happy with the quality and price.

Did the job within minutes

Doing the job , TV is working with this remote, easy to handle .

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.