Philips SRU4208WM/17 Remote Review

Our Philips SRU4208WM/17 Universal Remote review we cover here. Now we used this for over two years with the Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 DVR. This universal control works as expected, serves adequately as a replacement for the CLIKR-5 remote that the cable company gave us originally, and is affordable. Philips SRU4208WM/17 Remote Review: Benefits, Pros, … Continue reading Philips SRU4208WM/17 Remote Review

CLIKR 5 UR5U 8520L Universal Remote Review

Gives our CLIKR 5 UR5U 8520L Universal Remote Review. Now we used this remote for over tow years to control a Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 DVR. Until we upgraded to the UR5U-8700L-AB, the CLIKR-5 UR5U-8520L (this remote) worked very well. We might have never upgraded, if not for some of the buttons failing to register when pressed … Continue reading CLIKR 5 UR5U 8520L Universal Remote Review

Comcast ENT EXPL 3005 Remote Review

We used the Comcast ENT-EXPL-3005 remote for decades with set-top boxes ans so, review it here. Very good results over all. It’s a slim and sleek remote that fits comfortably in your hand. Plus, you can reach all the major feature / function buttons with a simple thumb extension.  While DVR support is not provided … Continue reading Comcast ENT EXPL 3005 Remote Review

How to Program Evolution Digital Remote

The local cable company distributes the Evolution HD adapter set top boxes throughout the area, and as such, we get gobs of questions and requests for help with setting up and troubleshooting the accompanying remote control.  Often one or more functions on the remote fail to work on the television.  Sometimes, the power button works … Continue reading How to Program Evolution Digital Remote

PHAZR-5 UR5U9000LAB Remote Control Review

For over a year, we used the PHAZR-5 UR5U9000LAB remote to work our  Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 DVR. It works very well. This device is a hefty-sized unit.  It uses two AA batteries, and has good-sized back lit keys. Plus, it can control up to five devices in a home system. Features, Benefits, Pros, and … Continue reading PHAZR-5 UR5U9000LAB Remote Control Review

Xfinity XR2 U2 Remote Review, Comcast

The Xfinity XR2 remote control (version U2) from Comcast comes with many of their newer set top boxes (STBs) and digital video recorders (DVRs). It appears to control Comcast STBs and DVRs.  But it can control the volume and power settings for a plethora of televisions and remote-enabled AV sound systems. Benefits, Features, Pros, and … Continue reading Xfinity XR2 U2 Remote Review, Comcast

Evolution Digital Cable Box Remote Codes

In the next table, we have the Evolution Digital Cable Box remote codes.  These codes work with the universal remote control that many cable companies include with this set top box. For details on how to program the remote using these codes, please see our post  How to Program the Evolution Set Top Box Universal … Continue reading Evolution Digital Cable Box Remote Codes