Sony RM-VL900 Remote Control

Pros: Very few buttons, but still can control everything
Cons: Not backlit

I started my quest for a functional universal remote last month when I upgraded my home theater system.

I already owned a one-for-all remote that can supposedly control 7 devices. It worked great until I bought new electronics and it would not...

Pros: Simple Setup, Ability to "learn" (even very old devices), Solid design and feel, Inexpensive
Cons: Could use a few more "specialty" keys

About a year ago my parents came to visit me for an extended stay during the winter (I live in California & they live in Ohio - need I say more)? My parents are "more seasoned" and are not very technology compatible. Needless to say, the stack of remotes...

Pros: Sony said it works, and be durned, it actually does.
Cons: Vague instructions.

I can't believe it!! It really works for everything!!

Over the past month, I have tried nearly a dozen "universal remotes." I am on a first-name basis with the returns department staff at my local Best Buy. As in, "Hi Brandon. That one...

Pros: No code for your remote, no problem sony has the answer for you the RM-VL900
Cons: none

with this remote all as you need is the remote from the equipment you want to operate not limited to audio/visual equipment but any item that has a remote even better you can program buttons to operate any function on a remote. this remote is also very...

Pros: Sleek/ergonomic/handsome; great value/inexpensive; controls 8 components; powerful programmability (preprogrammed / learning from other remotes / macro)
Cons: Could use a status display and LED illumination of keys (though they do at least glow in the dark)

Pros: great controller
Cons: bad color up there

Have you ever had those remote controls that never work well if you try a sony remote control you will definately get the deal you've always wanted and if it doesn't work then send it back and they'll give you a refund. Don't worry you won't have to...

Pros: A well-designed piece of equipment that does exactly what it's supposed to.
Cons: Could use more macro buttons. The manual is sometimes confusing.

Yesterday I got my VL900 remote and it totally met my expectations. It worked with my Sony DVD and amplifier right out of the box and was easy to set up with my Samsung TV (just type in a code number). The cable box was a little more work (none of the...

Pros: Learning abilities & macros, Innovative hand position, Moderately wide IR dispersal
Cons: Lighting, DVD navagation keys, Tactile feel of buttons

Learning Abilities: This remote can do it all in this area. Any key can be programmed, keys can be copied to other keys, component keys can be re-assigned, whole components can be copied to other component keys, volume punch-through. To top it all ...

Pros: Total learning capability, build, price
Cons: No significant ones

You know how it goes. Start out with a TV and VCR. Your VCR remote is "universal" and will control your TV, but not the sleep timer or the picture-in-picture. So you wind up getting your TV remote back out, but that's okay, because it's only...

Pros: Simple and functional
Cons: Limited number of macro buttons

I have three Sony remote controls--the RM-VL900, the RM-VL1000 and the RM-AV3000 (from the least to the most expensive.) Surprisingly, the remote I like the best and find to be the most functional is the inexpensive RM-VL900. It is very easy to program,...

Pros: Versatile, well laid out, right mix of features and simplicity.
Cons: None, except maybe a backlit keypad if you need it.

When I decided for harmony's sake to purchase all Sony products in my home theater system, I figured it would be best to stay with Sony for the remote. That has turned out to be a very good decision, with the VL900 meeting all of my needs in a streamline ...

Pros: This remote delivers what it promises
Cons: Its documentation is only minimally adequate

I suffered the usual problems of remote clutter - I couldn't set a coffee cup down on my coffee table without having to sweep aside (count 'em) six remote controls (dvd, vcr, cable box, amp, tv & receiver) of different makes, models, and ages....

Pros: Ease of use! Learning capability! Fits easily into your hand for constant use!
Cons: Macros are hard to understand and program at first!

This is the second Sony learning remote I have owned. I had the big touchscreen Sony 2100, but it was too big for constant use. This remote takes care of that problem and the loss of a screen only hurts for programing macro functions.

Pros:...

Pros: ease of use, good signal strength, supports lots of products out of the box
Cons: It doesn't really do every single feature from mfg remote

This is a very good product, especially for the price. The remotes for my TV, DVD player, receiver and VCR are now in a drawer as this one easily does every mainstream function needed. Occasionally, though, it's still necessary to get the original...

Pros: Programmability Capacity Durability
Cons: No back-light Needs a better button layout

I searched high and low for this baby. Not the Sony specifically, but one this versatile with lots of features.
I read many reviews on Remotecentral.com including their own
critical one.
What really sold me is no one seemed to have a...