1-clicktech IR Remote Replacement for Smart TV with Updated 6 Shortcuts (TCL Remote)

The seller is very explicit in stating that this is an IR control, and it is. The reason for that explicit mention is that the newer controllers are hybrid IR and wireless ... the TV turns on (by default) with an IR signal from the the newer remotes, but then works via wireless after that, so that you don't need direct line of sight. This remote is IR all the way, so you always need line-of-sight between your tv and remote.That said, works fine, and once your tv is turned on (via this remote), you can use an android phone with the Roku app as a controller if the line-of-sight thing bugs you.You can also turn on the TV manually, of course, using the power button located behind the nub at the bottom center of your TV, then use the Roku app from there. But that would require rising from the couch like some sort of 20th century savage, so kind-of a non-starter.Oh yeah, there's also a setting buried someplace in the TV menus (power settings, maybe?) that makes the TV more responsive to wi-fi, at the expense of more energy used. Keeps it from going into as deep a sleep when turned off, so that the Roku app can wake it by itself, without IR. I'll update this with the exact menu path if I remember, but it's not hard to find if you poke around.

Got this for my new 75” TCL 4K tv that’s Roku built in, as the tiny slippery dark little remotes constantly get lost so dang easily - I ordered this as a backup for one of the inevitable times can’t find the remote. I actually like this remote far better than the one that came with the tv!!!! First off, the quick buttons in the bottom are right up my alley, as they differ than the ones I got on my remote. Also the volume buttons aren’t as skippy as the original remote, and the buttons are just smoother. Needless to say, this became my daily remote and the old became the backup. No voice recognition on this , so I left that rating blank.*Also good to note* you don’t have to do anything to connect the remote to the tv/roku (like with a universal remote or even the fire stick remote have to press a couple buttons to get it connecting and working).There are also sleeves you can purchase on here that glow in the dark, protect or make it larger and with grip so it’s not so easily lost. I’d suggest it to anyone- can find cheap ones and it was the best few dollars I ever spent!!

At first I thought these remotes were identical to the ones that came with my televisions but there is a difference in the quality of the buttons that you toggle to move up, down, left and right. In other words, the big square in the center of the remote seems to be rather loose and not solid like the original remote. Just slightly touching or tapping ( not pressing) the buttons in the center makes a tinny sound as if the connections are cheap and will break soon. Otherwise, the remotes work fine ( for now). In the future though if and when I need to replace these, I will order directly from the manufacturer and frankly, that is what I would recommend to anyone else. PS....Another difference is that the area that I'm referring to is purple on the original remote but black on this one.

so about a week and a half ago, I realized our living room remote was missing. Now, being a mother of 3 children under the age of 5, I cannot say for sure whose fault it was lol but regardless, I took to Amazon to attempt to find a replacement and I am so glad that I did. Initially, I found them on another site for $10 or so and decided to check Amazon, few bucks difference! I checked the serial number to make sure it would correspond to our TV, and was so relieved the day it arrived. Literally you put batteries into the remote (not included but honestly for the price, who could complain) and your remote works immediately. No pairing or set up needed. Honestly, for the price, we will probably order 1 or 2 more to keep as back ups for when anyone **cough cough my 3 year old cough cough** decided to misplace or hide them again. Highly recommend, just be sure to check your serial number against the list to make sure it will be compatible!

I purchased this remote, needing IR functionality to control the volume of my soundbar using the same remote as my TCL tv. This remote solved that issue.HOWEVER, the quality of this remote is nothing near what the original remote was. When pressing the buttons, these make a clicking noise and occasionally will double send a signal making scrolling through a menu pretty annoying. Example: 1 click down through menu on remote and the selection jumps down two. This could be just part of the functionality of using IR instead of the other wireless type. Either way, it's annoying. The original remote has a much smoother operation. For example no clicking noise when pressing buttons.I'll continue to put up with the inconveniences in order to avoid the more substantial inconvenience of having multiple remotes, but wish I could find on that was closer to the original manufacturer quality.