URC Genesis MX900 Universal Programmable Remote Control

Underrated

Pros;
1. Available used these are very inexpensive.
2. These are easy to program. No need to be 'on line' (see below)
3. Great 'macro' capability.
4. Uses four common AAA cells either Alkaline or rechargeable with a 3rd party charger (around $20).
5. Six 'soft' keys at the top with full flexibility.
6. Remote RF unit available to send IR signals from that to your equipment if necessary.
7. Not too small or too large to hold.
8. Very easy to move devices around on different positions or pages.
9. Individual devices can be saved by themselves separate from the entire remotes programming.

Cons;
1. Software either the older, dedicated version or the current CCP is only available thru a URC dealer. These are sold new by a dealer intended to be programed by that dealer hence the higher price thou not much higher than the defunct Harmony remotes.
2. The original dedicated software can be updated but the database is not current unlike the CCP universal software (that can be used on all their current remotes).
3. Rechargeable cells will need a 3rd party charger; AA/AAA type (plenty to choose from.)
4. Older used models have a history of bad keypads (which can be replaced thru a dealer)
5. Some older models, the back develops a 'sticky' film that can be removed with 'Turtle Wax's Bug and Tar Remover' (per URC).Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: bigtoe250

Decent choice for commercial use, but better options are probably available now.

I have a sports bar so we have used this remote for over 10 years. We use it in conjunction with a”matrix” system which allows us to choose which input (ie. cable box or satellite receiver) is shown on which tv. This system can be controlled through a phone or tablet. The remote works very well in a setup like this. The only big drawback to this remote is its cost (around $300 new), and the buttons, which tend to wear out and stop working in a year or 2. Also, I believe this particular remote is being discontinued soon.Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: carsoundelectro...

Great “Prosumer” option, programming pitfalls

These remotes are well built, have a lot of functionality, pair well to their respective base stations, but the company that makes them goes out of their way to make it more difficult to program/ re-program. You used to be allowed to get the software from the dealer at their discretion but recently locked that down. You can find resources online to help you program them but beware that you have that software before you purchase. Otherwise, there’s a large number of these for sale used online and in excellent condition. They work well, they’re built well, they have features such as RF that other remotes simply don’t have, and with the downfall of Logitech Harmony this is one of the few “affordable” (only used) options for RF and macros on a remote.Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: savemeoneplz

New Life to MX900

The installation product video was spot on, and made this product super easy to install. Not to mention, brought my favorite remote back to life. I had 3 buttons that had gone out and this product has all the buttons working like the remote was brand new.
Definitely recommend this product to any MX900 remote owner!Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: p1repair

If you have this one of these remotes, this is mandatory.

It really fixes a major product defect. I love this remote, but the button die on it because they were not properly thought through design wise...this product fixes that.

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: p1repair

Excellent product

This is an excellent product. It brought my remotes back to life with no dead buttons. I wish there was more for sale I have one more I need to repair.

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: p1repair

MX 900 REPLACEMENT PAD

THE ISSUE WITH THESE REMOTES ARE THAT THE BUTTONS WEAR OUT AFTER A COUPLE YEARS OF HARD USE. IF YOU ARE A LITTLE HANDY YOU CAN EASILY REPLACE THE BUTTON PAD. WHILE YOU CAN BUY A USED REMOTE MX-900 FOR THE SAME PRICE AS THE REPAIR KIT YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW MUCH USE IT HAS SEEN. IF YOU ONLY HAVE TROUBLE WITH A COUPLE OF BUTTONS THERE ARE CHEAPER WAYS TO REPAIR. IF YOUR REMOTE HAS SEEN HEAVY USE AND MANY BUTTONS ARE HARD TO PRESS OR NON RESPONSIVE THIS ALLOWS YOU TO REPLACE THEM ALL AND BRING THE UNIT IN TO NEW CONDITIONRead full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: mserbus

This saved my remote

Great item that restored my expense to replace MX-900 remote back to its new working condition. Watched and followed the instructional video that took me step by step.
Recomended for a remote that the buttons have become hard to use over time due to extended use.
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Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: p1repair

Fixes the bad buttons

Installed into some old remotes we use in a lab for testing - fixed the bad / intermittent buttons.

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: p1repair

Couldn't be happier!

The Genesis Remote button repair pad was easy to apply, especially with the YouTube video instructions, and totally fixed my sticky button problem. Instead of paying hundreds of dollars for a new remote, this $12 investment made my 11 year old Genesis Remote as good as new!Read full review