Sony RM-AV2100 LCD Touchscreen Remote Control

Pros: Can control anything, macros, stylish
Cons: Hard to see LCD screen, can not re-label buttons, big

I got my Sony Component Remote as a 2001 Christmas present. When I “wished” this product to my wife, I was openly concerned about the compatibility issues with my home entertainment system. After many hours of reading the manual and programming the...

Pros: Controls Everything
Cons: A tad large

I just received my new "Sony Integrated Remote Commander" as a Christmas gift, and I absolutely love it! While you read on, I hope you will understand why.

I have six different components that make up my living room theater system, a...

Pros: Controls everything, powerful transmitter
Cons: Not ergonomic, narrow viewing angle, can't truly customize buttons

I talked my wife into purchasing the AV2100 a few weeks ago to
replace our ever-burgeoning remote control collection.

Previous universal remotes had...

Pros: Easy to setup, Macros work great!
Cons: Slightly limited!

I hate remote controls! I have yet to find one that easily controls all the options I need it to control. Yet this learning macro remote comes pretty close!

Pros: At one time I had six remotes to operate all my home theater options. Not one...

Pros: Gets 80% of commands with their standard names
Cons: Large, hard to get the other 20%, hum when the backlight is on

If you needed 6 remotes to operate your home theater system like I did, this is the remote for you. Not that its small, but its smaller than those 6 by a whole lot. And generally easier to find.

Its far from perfect, and I wish it had the...

Pros: Does pretty much everything. Touch screen is cool. Ranks high on the electronics geek factor.
Cons: Backlighting should be automatic, a little big.

I just received delivery about four days ago. I basically bought this remote on a whim. I was currently controlling my Home Theater setup with the remote that came with my Yamaha RX-V595a receiver. The Yamaha has a dial that you have to turn to access...

Pros: - Cheap compare to other full blown universal controls - long macros programming
Cons: - no backlit light on individual component buttons - unable to modify LCD screen buttons

Even though the so called universal remote control that came with my technic receiver, I find that it still does not have some of the regularly used features found on each component's remote. And I find my self having to keep all 3-4 of my remotes...

Pros: Replaces all your other remotes
Cons: Only pre-programmed options available

I've been reviewing A/V equipment for a while, and realized I never posted a review for this remote. I've had it for about two years now and it's become part of my home. I purchased a complete home theater system and the common issue was apparent almost...

Pros: Good price, easy to use
Cons: Problems with DSP setup, can't change labels of touch-screen buttons

The Sony RM-AV2100 is probably the best selling touch-screen programmable remote, according to the guys at the Wiz. It doesn't have the ability to be programmed by computer like the Pronto, but you can get it to do just about anything that any IR...

Pros: Actually works, learned the ReplayTV commands, macros, reduced # of of remotes in my life
Cons: Not so ergonomic, not 100% customizable, loud beeps

I've had my AV2100 for about a year now. I was so convinced that it wouldn't work that I made sure there was a no questions asked return policy from the site I bought it from. I came home with a friend and found it waiting on my doorstep. While I made...

Pros: Easy to program, backlit display easy to read in the dark
Cons: Needs to support customized button labels

I had 8 remotes in my home theater system. It was a real mess to switch from watching satellite to just watch a VHS tape. I needed 3 remotes just to that.

I decided to take a chance with the Sony. I was a bit hesitant that it would actually...

Pros: Controls more components than I will ever own, sturdy and reliable
Cons: Some functions "missing" from selected components, somewhat large & heavy

I have owned this remote (or "command center" as it is so written on its front panel) for about 6 months now, and overall, I am very happy with it. I love the fact that the remote literally controls everything -- for me, that would be the TV, VCR, DVD,...

Pros: Easy to program, good back-light.
Cons: Large, no customization of labels.

I sat down one day to watch a DVD and realized how ridiculous it was to have to juggle my four different remotes. I decided to buy one of those great touch-screen universal remotes. I did my research and settled on Sony's RM-AV2100. Do not buy this at...

Pros: Controls an amazing amount of other components. Big back lit LCD.
Cons: Big n Bulky, does exaclty fit in one hand, does not include functions.

This unit looks like it was stolen from a Star Trek movie set, it's big, it has clean lines and is unyeildy to handle it ( especially in the dark ). But I bought this due to my frustation with my other "Universal Remotes" as it could not run My...

Pros: Tons of functionality, great visual design
Cons: Backlight, little too big

I have to admit... I’ve been looking for a solid, all-in-one, programmable remote for a while. I finally found one that fit my needs and have been very happy with, but there is a catch. The price. This Sony RM-AV2100 was on sale for only $105.00 instead...