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Samsung Standard IR Remote Control Review 2025.

Rating: 3 out of 5.
Samsung Standard IR Remote Control size image.

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.

Samsung Standard IR Remote Control Box

When you purchase the remote, two AAA batteries are provided for you to insert into the back of the remote.

Samsung Standard IR Remote Control AAA Batteries.

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.

Why Choose Amazon Haul for Budget Shopping?

Amazon Haul Site showcasing Mother's Day Deals on the home page.
Amazon Haul Home Page showing deals for Mother’s Day on site.

Amazon Haul has been available to the general public for a week now and I have to say that I think it is great addition to Amazon.

Amazon is one of those sites on the internet that you need to have. Unlike Netflix, which I have cancelled my subscription, Amazon is absolutely an important site on the internet. It is the global shopping mall. While the internet is a vast place, Amazon is the center of such a large metropolis of consumerism.

The About Page for Amazon Haul.

What is Amazon Haul?

Amazon Haul functions similar to Temu or Shein. It offers cheap prices on Chinese-made products with the added cost of longer shipping times. If you spend $25 or more, you get free shipping on your order.

There is $ 3.99 shipping fee added for orders that do not meet the $25 minimum spend according to the website.

Is Amazon Haul Worthy the Money?

Generally speaking, Amazon Haul is cheaper than order on the regular Amazon site. While there is added cost of having to wait more time, this means that you save more money.

Paying for Prime is a great offer by Amazon; however, not all of us are wealthy. Some of us are penny pinchers. I generally like to save my money and like having objects that are durable. My socks tend to break often so I think I would perfer Amazon Haul. The average socks at Walmart tend to cost $12.99 or more. Even so, when I get such socks, they tend to break and I have order some more again.

Amazon Haul Return Policy Page

How do you return on Amazon Haul?

Amazon Haul’s return policy is not as generous as Temu’s but it is still useful to consumers. According to the site above, they only accept returns on items that are $3.00 or above in price.

Amazon Haul Men's Spring Essentials 2025

What is my experience with Amazon Haul?

I started using the app on my phone in November. The site has a different color palette from the regular Amazon site. Purple is the color of choice by Amazon and it helps to distinguish it from their main home page.

I am interested in the quality of the products. My experience with Temu had a piece of home decoration broken. I generally was more careful with that site.

I bought a coin purse and an arm rest for my mouse pad. Both products came in on time and I enjoy using them. The arm rest in particular is of a high quality and helpful with relieving my wrists.

I am also taking an interest in buying socks on the site. I just put in an order for some socks, and it only cost me about $10. Such deals are important in a time of inflation and economic uncertainty.

Amazon is a site that I have used for many years, and it is my go-to site. While I do enjoy using other sites on the internet, none have the customer service or the breath of products such as them.

This is why I think it will be a great competitor to Temu, Shein and AliExpress. The market is quite competitive right now and it is tough to say who is going to be winner in the corporate space. However, the consumer will win in prices if not in quality.

The quality of an item can be variable sometimes. With the tightening of belts, it is important to weigh the costs of how much money you are willing to pay on an item.

A rubber armrest to use while using a mouse is something that does not change much from manufacturer to another one that the makes the same item here.

On electronics, I think one should be more careful with using these shops. While I did purchase a pair of headphones on Temu and they came from China, I would be cautious with it.

While there will always be room for more boutique style shops, I think that places like Amazon Haul will be useful in helping you save money now.

The site is quirky and fun. Here one can see the deals on clothing and accessories that harken back to the Y2K culture. Such depictions of the past make me smile.

Amazon Haul is a great companion to Amazon

Amazon Haul isn’t prefect, but it will save you money and is easy on the eyes.