The Samsung Standard IR Remote Control is universal remote that is built to work on any Samsung TV made after 2012. So, the generation of TVs made before that will not work with this remote.
Samsung has pretty competent at unifying their devices into one interface. This isn’t like in the 1990s or before, where single remote could only work with that particular television. Now, you can many remotes which can work on many generations of Samsung Televisions.
The remote, much like many other universal remotes is an utilitarian device. It is not about the style which matters to the consumer when purchasing such a remote, it the function which it exceeds in expectations.
Who should buy the Samsung Standard IR Remote?
The people who should buy it are people looking for a cheap replacement for their Samsung remote. Power users who want more features or buttons should look for another remote. This remote is mostly utilitarian in its features. It’s not about bell or whistles but fulfilling a need for replacing a broken remote that came with your Samsung television box. This will appeal with people who are budget conscious here.
The Samsung Standard IR Remote Unboxing and Review
The remote unlike earlier remotes is compact and easy to use. In the photograph above, it fits in the palm of my hand with ease. Unlike an earlier generation of remotes, it is easy to store and does not take up much space.
The previous remote that I had was specialized in a sense as it had special buttons for Netflix and Samsung TV Plus. However, not having these buttons is not as important to me. I just scroll on the screen to the app button. These special app buttons can be mapped onto one of the four colored buttons that are on the remote.
The functionality of the remote is probably one of the best of the universal remotes. The remote’s keys are evenly spaced are all within easy reach. The remote weighs quite well within my hands, it is not too heavy and is comfortable in use.
The Samsung Standard IR remote comes in a handy box. It contains two AAA batteries and a quick start guide. The complete manual can be accessed by clicking on the E-Manual button on the lower left side of the remote.
When you purchase the remote, two AAA batteries are provided for you to insert into the back of the remote.
Once you are done with putting in the batteries, the remote should respond to your Samsung TV as long as it was made after 2012 model years.
Where can you purchase a Samsung Standard IR Remote and what is the cost?
At Walmart. This is where I got the device. It was $16.98 in total which is about half as cheap as the Insignia Samsung remotes that Best Buy sells at their stores.
There isn’t really a need to purchase an expensive TV remote above this price.
Overall, the Samsung IR Remote is not a fancy choice, but it works well and is a great form factor which will make an excellent replacement for any Samsung remote in your house.
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