One For All Essence 4 Universal Remote Control - Operates 4 devices (TV Freeview Blu-ray and Audio) – Learning feature - Works with all brands - Black -URC7140

I was inspired to purchase this remote as I was frustrated at having to gather together 4 remotes when watching TV. I have what some might consider an archaic set-up of Bauhn TV, Humax FVP-4000T recorder, Sony DVD Home Theatre System, and Amazon Alexa Firestick (which I purchased as the YouTube app is no longer supported on Humax). However, I'm happy with the set up. The TV is an Aldi brand but the picture is fantastic. The Humax has served me well as it allowed me to ditch Sky. The Sony thumps-out incredible sound quality particularly as I now use it with a powered sub-woofer.My Humax and Sony are in a cupboard behind a door (I don't like to see equipment and wires visible). I use a range extender to operate the Humax and Sony - with the small sensor fixed to the outside of the cupboard door (see pic). I know if the Humax is on or off as I have a spare optical cable running from an optical splitter in the back of the unit with the other end embedded in a rivet in the door. This works really well, but my gripe was that I couldn't tell if the Sony had been powered-off and so often it was left on. I thought the Humax remote would have been my saviour as it can be programmed to power-on an AV device but unfortunately I couldn't get this to work (you can get the Humax to power the TV on and off in settings - so I was nearly there). The Firestick is a recent add-on and works great with the Bauhn TV. I didn't realise what I was missing out on with my Prime subscription! To the remote. It has a quality feel about it. I like how the cursor, channel, and volume buttons are metallised. It not only makes the remote look good, but also helps you to 'feel' the buttons in the dark. I was able to quickly set-up each device using the provided codes - even the elusive Bauhn TV! You can even assign a device to the volume controls on the remote. I keep the volume on the Humax on full, and use the volume controls on the remote to control the Sony sound system. I used the mirroring function to assign the coloured buttons to 'Netflix', 'Search', and 'Options' from my Humax remote. I also added the 'Library' button to the Favourites (FAV) button on the new remote. The mode button allows you to control each device separately. In TV mode I am able to select the Firestick and fully control it using the new remote. However, if you want to use voice control you'll need the Firestick remote for Alexa (it uses Bluetooth). The cherry on the cake with this remote is that it can power on and off 3 devices simultaneously. Just press the multi button followed by the power button and you'll see as the corresponding blue light flashes as it communicates with each device in turn. I no longer have to worry if the Sony has powered down...This is a truly amazing device at a low price point, and it's so easy to set up. It has actually exceeded my expectations and has become one of the most useful gadget purchases I've ever made.

remote feels good in the hand and the buttons have a nice positve feel when pressed. The instructon manual is a bit of hard work as there are every posible language listed so for what could have been a 2 page English book is the size of war and peace.Apart from that it is easy to program and works very well

I have owned quite a few multi-remotes over the years, including the One-For-All brand, but this is the model I am most happy with.The weight, balance and styling combine to give this a quality feel that is indeed superior to most of the original device remotes that it replaces (why do manufacturers of otherwise excellent products let themselves down with either clumsy or flimsy remotes?). The unit was programmed up to my devices very easily. However I have learned from experience that a learning function is essential. There are always some buttons that do not work or are not where you want them, and the learning function worked reliably and allowed me to quickly customise the layout as I wanted it.An extra feature which I like is the master volume control. When this is selected it means the volume buttons will only control one of the devices regardless of which mode you are actually in. No longer do I find the TV set to maximum volume because the satellite box is set too low, only to then blast the room with sound when I play a DVD! Yes you could set this up yourself using the learning function, but having it as a built in feature is helpful.One small criticism - I prefer having an explicit button for each mode: TV/DVD/Satellite etc. With this unit you have to press the single "mode" button repeatedly until the required device LED lights up.Overall though a good buy - not the cheapest, but well worth paying a few pounds extra for.Late update: After 12 months or so the colour has pretty much rubbed off the coloured buttons (the red/blue/green/yellow "teletext" buttons). This is something of an annoyance, caused by painting the colour onto the plastic buttons rather than using coloured plastic.