The Best Universal Remote Is The One You Already Have

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  • čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
  • The best universal remote is the one you already have. HDMI CEC is the feature you didn't know about. You can use HDMI CEC & ARC to control all of your devices with only your original TV remote. You can even control you TV and soundbar with another remote. In this video I will you how I control my Nvidia Shield, Klipsch Soundbar, and Fios cable box, with my Samsung TV remote.
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Komentáře • 207

  • @slydog55
    @slydog55 Před 5 lety +21

    I've had CEC on my TV for 5 years, didn't even know what it did ! All your videos are so informative. Thanks a bunch. I really don't have many subscriptions but you're one of them.

  • @onehotnissan08
    @onehotnissan08 Před 3 lety +1

    Man thank you thank you thank you I was about to order a brand new Nvidia Shield remote you just save me a few dollars

  • @behunin1963
    @behunin1963 Před 2 lety

    young man where have you been hiding for the last 20 years? best information i’ve seen today. thank you!

  • @robertsumairsingh1050
    @robertsumairsingh1050 Před 3 lety +2

    I do not have a NVidia. How does this get programmed to a Amazon Firestick?? It’s not a selectable option when pairing the Samsung remote. Great video, as NVidia is an option but not Amazon Fire TV.

    • @BriMorilla
      @BriMorilla Před 2 lety

      I would like to know this as well.

  • @raullcalzadilla3541
    @raullcalzadilla3541 Před 3 lety +3

    Stumbled upon your video and find that it's very, very good. "The content of your character" is abundant and good. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @tchall8153
    @tchall8153 Před 5 lety +2

    Good info. I'm a long term Harmony user, but I've just recently setup a new system w/ an LG C8, Apple TV 4K and Yamaha receiver. To my surprise the LG remote controls everything perfectly. I have the Apple TV 4K connected directly to the LG C8 and the LG C8 connected to the Yamaha via ARC. In the past I would have connected the Apple TV 4K to the receiver, but this is working out well. Clean an simple.

  • @kappakumplete
    @kappakumplete Před 3 lety

    I almost bought an expensive universal remote before coming across the video. My Nvidia Shield Pro remote is now controlling my TV and receiver. Thanks!

  • @Chris-ug8bu
    @Chris-ug8bu Před 5 lety +3

    Cool video! We bought that very same Klipsh soundbar a few weeks ago, and all of a sudden whenever we turn on the TV, the soundbar and cable box would also turn on. had no idea why, but now i know!

  • @jlh5995
    @jlh5995 Před 4 lety +4

    Hey Chris, congratulations on your excellent video explaining how to use the TV manufacturer's remote to control other devices connected to the television. Why didn't Samsung give us such easy to understand instructions?? Thanks for taking the time and effort to enlighten us.

  • @yessi_r6537
    @yessi_r6537 Před 5 lety +6

    Great video and example of how CEC works. One quick tip, which i'm sure you'll appreciate as an Nvidia shield owner, is that instead of going into the menu and putting the shield to sleep to get everything else to turn off, you can press the back button and home button at the same time and it will immediately put the shield to sleep. Discovered this by accident one day lol. Keep the great videos coming!

  • @fransiscoscaramanga674

    wow, i have the same remote control for my samsung tv, had no idea you can do all those things........thanx for the upload.......learned a lot....

  • @politicaljunkie1967
    @politicaljunkie1967 Před 3 lety +2

    How do you program the reomte ???

  • @COO415
    @COO415 Před 4 lety

    Bruh, keeping it simple & minimalist. I bought Logitech for $100+ and it's collecting dust. My LG TV remote control them all. I've been trying to fix the remote & AT&A box issue, that's all. Give stars dude.

  • @juniper3657
    @juniper3657 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for the informative video 😊 I was wondering if you could please tell me how you access your DVR using the Samsung Remote? I can’t figure it out for the life of me 🤦‍♀️ Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated 😊

  • @BrianCinBengals
    @BrianCinBengals Před 5 lety +6

    Excited to see you closing in on 100k subscribers. Fantastic channel!

  • @shannonconley2730
    @shannonconley2730 Před 3 lety +3

    I had that small remote before and what a POS it was! I had to replace it 3 times till I got a bigger Samsung over model remote which worked a lot better

  • @kimmulholland5100
    @kimmulholland5100 Před 3 lety

    Best informative you tube video I have ever seen. Direct, no fluff, and on point! Thank you!

  • @drcurls1977
    @drcurls1977 Před 5 lety +5

    My bro this video was super informative. I'll definitely be using all this wonderful knowledge when my tv arrives.

  • @Aziz_Cinematographer
    @Aziz_Cinematographer Před 4 lety +1

    It’s not the HDMI that does the work. It’s the ARC-HDMI input

  • @kenmcgowansze4572
    @kenmcgowansze4572 Před 3 lety +2

    We can’t see the remote as you describe it. Not very useful

  • @robertjackson7590
    @robertjackson7590 Před 3 lety

    I plugged my old Polk sound bar into my new Q6 and it recognized it. Pointed it to Optical Output. Couldn't believe it, no HDMI cable to it, it doesn't have it. CEC was set to AUTO from the factory. Great tech these days.

  • @annagellefly
    @annagellefly Před 4 lety +5

    You are so smart! Thank you for all of your help! I have this remote and I sure needed a little help.

  • @crzymktrdrebel
    @crzymktrdrebel Před 3 lety

    I'd like to know if there's a way I could use a Bose soundbar 700 without the app.

  • @yogibear6585
    @yogibear6585 Před 3 lety

    What does holding the power button do. It seems to do something different then just pressing it

  • @Simple1Jack
    @Simple1Jack Před 2 lety +1

    I remember the first time I ever saw a universal remote control I thought to myself, “Well this changes everything”

  • @Romu1us
    @Romu1us Před 5 lety +17

    Is watching that tv from that high comfortable? I notice your standing and still have to tilt your head up to see.

    • @ChrisMajestic
      @ChrisMajestic  Před 5 lety +3

      Good question. I honestly don't even watch my living room tv lol. But no one has ever complained.

    • @priscillahr
      @priscillahr Před 3 lety

      Depends on how far away from screen your seating is........if it’s too close, then no. You’ll be craning your neck to look up.

  • @TheFrugalAudiophile
    @TheFrugalAudiophile Před 5 lety +8

    I’ve had nothing but trouble trying to get CEC to work in my system so I just went back to my harmony. Did you have any issues along the way when setting this up

    • @Deathtank75
      @Deathtank75 Před 5 lety +2

      I own a Logitech Harmony One, and nothing can compare to it!

    • @ChrisMajestic
      @ChrisMajestic  Před 5 lety +1

      I initially had issues with my cable box but after unplugging it and back it everything was fine. I will admit that it works better if you only have one or two devices. Otherwise you might have issues with everything turning on. The good thing though is that they'll power off with the tv. Honestly I dont really use remotes on my house since I have harmony hubs in every room and I use the Elite in my home theater.

    • @TheFrugalAudiophile
      @TheFrugalAudiophile Před 5 lety +1

      Majestechs Yes, I have had similar issues with CEC. 

    • @jerryrobinson278
      @jerryrobinson278 Před 5 lety

      When using the harmony hub,I had to disable that feature

  • @musicman8270
    @musicman8270 Před 5 lety +1

    I have that remote and the integration of ARC and CEC works well. Great video, great setup,even with a soundbar.

  • @Zach-ze6ep
    @Zach-ze6ep Před 2 lety

    Fantastic video! This is a great idea to apply to my technologically challenged parents who still have a cable box but also like the idea of streaming services.

  • @Jermaine_Jones
    @Jermaine_Jones Před 5 lety +3

    I found out about this when I installed my new soundbar/powered subwoofer. He's right.

  • @shadow-wulf
    @shadow-wulf Před 2 lety

    good review actually, neat features actually, thx actually, i appreciate your efforts actually, and how to get things to actually set up the remote, and actually the actual remote actually works great actually. Thanks, actually

  • @cbfbmc
    @cbfbmc Před rokem +1

    does this control the firestick too

  • @s.d.1982
    @s.d.1982 Před rokem

    Feeling the firm Track you playing I. The background, Thanks onThe vid info

  • @DanielHanson343
    @DanielHanson343 Před 5 lety +2

    Arc on Samsung does not play well with my Onkyo receiver's arc , We even had someone come to the house to set it up again because we thought we were doing something wrong and he could not get it working correctly either , We ended up going with a Logitech Harmony Companion remote to control our TV , BR, Cable box , Roku , Sonos , Onkyo receiver ect , And we use Google assistant to control it.

    • @TheOldBlackCrow
      @TheOldBlackCrow Před 5 lety +1

      Same here. The volume on the Samsung remote works perfectly with the Onkyo's volume, but the Onkyo's remote doesn't do anything on the Samsung TV. Also, the Onkyo remote app has a lovely interface for the TV, but it is completely non-functional. 😒

  • @Phyoomz
    @Phyoomz Před 3 lety

    BRUH!!
    I'm currently using 3 remotes (tv, shield & receiver) I can't wait to get home and try this!

  • @LEE-337
    @LEE-337 Před 4 lety +1

    *Burger King has TACOS?*

  • @kaeganthornhill3936
    @kaeganthornhill3936 Před 7 měsíci

    I had to get a newer model from the one I had on account it was missing the " Interface menu button" which allow you to fine tune pictute and audio quality/settings

  • @nikeshbhattarai1264
    @nikeshbhattarai1264 Před 3 lety

    A quick question....
    On your setup, while on the Android TV (Nvidia Shield), can you use Google Assistant via the Samsung One Remote? Very curious. Samsung Bixby certainly sucks.

  • @ZR1Terror
    @ZR1Terror Před 3 lety

    What if I have all devices connected to a receiver and signal goes from receiver to tv?

  • @MW-wp5fb
    @MW-wp5fb Před 5 lety +3

    Thanks dude, didn't know this.... as usual i appreciate you.
    MW from DC

  • @crzymktrdrebel
    @crzymktrdrebel Před 3 lety +1

    Hey man I was wondering can you help me figure out how to use the Bose soundbar 700?

  • @timwashington824
    @timwashington824 Před 3 lety +1

    Doesn't your HDMI cables have to be Arc ready as well???

  • @user-bi1hm5pk3b
    @user-bi1hm5pk3b Před 4 lety

    Thanks man, this was something I came across by accident but REALLY needed.

  • @xguy9999
    @xguy9999 Před 5 lety +2

    I got the harmony elite. My favorite universal remote

  • @rjaugust392
    @rjaugust392 Před 3 lety

    Where can I buy a replacement remote like that one? I have a Samsung QLED 65 TV

  • @aniyahdilovelilioness747

    Hey Chris, I bought a new remote and it has that California Cancer warning on the back of it. What does that mean?🤔😱

  • @chrisAclaes
    @chrisAclaes Před 5 lety +2

    Very true. I only recently realized that my Sony TV remote works perfectly well to control my Apple TV. No setup at all. And it also controls my cable box just fine - with a little setup.

  • @Hanson3
    @Hanson3 Před 4 lety

    That Samsung TV has built in chromecast? Is that correct...

  • @juanitanungaray3214
    @juanitanungaray3214 Před 4 lety

    How do you set samsung remote to cable box . Please help with step by strep.

  • @jayparikh1664
    @jayparikh1664 Před 3 lety

    Chris, I have a question about voice control. What to do when you speak a word by individual letters and want to speak two words. We need to keep a space between two words-say Good Morning -you say g o o d now I want to keep a space and then to say m o r n i n g . When I say keep space, it write "keep space".

  • @NorthOf55Aventures
    @NorthOf55Aventures Před 3 lety

    I wish I had seen this video when it came out, super helpful to know, thank you!!

  • @703BAM
    @703BAM Před rokem

    Awesome, Awesome video! That was a GREAT lesson! I have a question. I have all Samsung components in my bedroom with the same remote you have, and my biggest complaints are 1st, the remote is not backlit and 2nd, there are not enough buttons on it to be efficient. I have to go through about 17 screens just to set the sleep timer. Do you happen to know if they make a universal remote that does all the stuff you are able to do in this video, plus has individual buttons for everything - numbers, sleep, microphone Netflix, etc.? Have you done a video on that? Also, my biggest complaint with the Logitech remotes is the remotes themselves turn on and off. This means if you have 2 remotes - a Samsung TV remote and a Harmony remote - and you turn the system on with the Samsung remote, the Harmony remote will not work until you hit the power button on the Harmony remote. This can cause problems with the other remote or the system itself. So I want a remote that doesn't turn off - like the comcast cable box ones. Do you know if anything like that exists? Do you have a recommendation? Thanks for all of your help!

  • @drcurls1977
    @drcurls1977 Před 3 lety

    How can I get this remote to control my direct tv cable?

  • @MuhammadSoroya
    @MuhammadSoroya Před rokem

    How did you pair the Samsung remote to the cable box?

  • @bryanp4827
    @bryanp4827 Před 5 lety +1

    Hey Chris, i think it's about time you did a review of the awesome Benq HT 5550...afterall, it's only your projector reviews i trust!👍

  • @toddturner6526
    @toddturner6526 Před 3 lety

    I had no idea! Will this work with my stereo if I've converted HDMI to digital optical?

  • @sun1234567890
    @sun1234567890 Před 5 lety

    Still this is actually cool. Now if we only could open the Hubitat home automation dashboard on the TV as well.

  • @Vish-je9we
    @Vish-je9we Před 3 lety

    hey man. Thanks for the video. How do you get the shield as your shortcut on your tv. I have Q60R and have to go to AVR as source then select shield. Same for PS4. Please help

  • @luffydavor
    @luffydavor Před 3 lety

    how universal is the remote ? would it work on a Sony Bravia TV? I'm thinking about getting a sony TV but I prefer this remote from samsung(my old tv was a qled 60). So I was wondering if I could use this remote for my new tv (Sony XH90) instead of the one that comes with it

  • @markacuff8001
    @markacuff8001 Před 2 lety

    My Samsung remote, the one just like you use on this video, used to work with my Firestick, it doesn't anymore. I've tried to search for help with this issue to no avail...can you help me ?

  • @thomaswolfe9489
    @thomaswolfe9489 Před 4 lety

    Too much to learn in one viewing! Thanks

  • @Besura_moto
    @Besura_moto Před 4 lety

    I have a samsung k5570 43 inch TV. How can I make that TV remote use for STB also?

  • @williesmith9747
    @williesmith9747 Před 10 měsíci

    Is there any way to access a Spectrum DVR with the Samsung remote? I can get to the guide but not the DVR.

  • @jeffd3219
    @jeffd3219 Před 2 lety

    Awesome! Perfect video! Thanks!

  • @almodz_3335
    @almodz_3335 Před 4 lety +1

    hey Chris my name is Al I am doing a budget home theater now I'm looking for a universal remote or and accessory that I can control everything with my cell phone could you please help me out with this thanks a lot Chris and by the way love your videos and they are all very informative.

  • @brentdziondziak5317
    @brentdziondziak5317 Před 2 lety

    Is there a way to go home on a roku with the samsung remote? I have to keep pushing the back arrow.
    Thanks!

  • @GucciGamerTV
    @GucciGamerTV Před 5 lety +1

    I really do like this feature a lot. But the one issue that I’ve ran into with this is that if I’m using a device that won’t turn on the TV automatically when the TV comes on, I’ll turn on the TV with the remote and it will automatically turn on my PS4 pro with it. So if I’m trying to use my Xbox One X, I then have to manually switch the input to the Xbox and then after the PS4 pro finally boots up it automatically switches input BACK to PS4 now that it’s booted up when I’m already on Xbox and then I have to switch back again and then also manually turn off the PS4. Lol. Maybe I’m doing something wrong but that’s how it’s working right now.

  • @fiberzip
    @fiberzip Před 8 měsíci

    I found hdmi-cec on tv, what settings and where I do select on nvidia shield ?

  • @castrojeff1
    @castrojeff1 Před 4 lety

    Hey bro I have Bose v30 home theater.. the remote broke but I have my 4K tv and 4K fire stick connected to it.. I tried everything to connect it a universal remote even try finding it through the fire stick options but nothing, because I don’t have the Bose remote anymore I don’t know what to do anymore lol. Any tips ? Thanks

  • @RudyBaroudi
    @RudyBaroudi Před 4 lety

    Hi there, I have 2 Samsung TVs, one is 60" and one is 55". they have the same remote control including Samsung BN5901274A. The issue is both TVs are side by side one connecting to PS4 for gaming and the 55" connected to Nvidia Shields when I turn the sound on the 55" it turns the 60" up, is there a way of stopping this? Also, how do you configure the Samsung BN5901274A to increase or decrease the sound? When I press the Vol button is just mute the TV. thank you.

  • @leonjj39
    @leonjj39 Před 5 lety +1

    Ok this is what I need when my elderly parents visit for they can't or won't ,thanks

  • @Pingwing7
    @Pingwing7 Před 4 lety +1

    In the Netherlands most cable tv remotes look the same and also turn on the tv.

  • @RandomPerson-mk8ug
    @RandomPerson-mk8ug Před 4 lety +1

    Here's how my imaginary remote would go like:
    ⏮🔼⏭
    ◀️⏹▶️
    ⏩🔽⏪
    ⏸⏺

  • @geninem6450
    @geninem6450 Před 4 lety

    Hello, I have the Samsung remote & I have Fios. I can get to the guide & do the channels. Do you know how to get to the dvr from the Samsung remote? I can do almost everything except figure out how to get to drv menu from the Samsung remote. So far I have to switch back to the cable remote to access the DVR.

  • @rickymartin9068
    @rickymartin9068 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the video...worked liked a charm and saved a lot of time for me 👍

  • @YOUandMeRealtyDotCom
    @YOUandMeRealtyDotCom Před 4 lety

    Good Info, Not To Be Confused 😐 With HDMI ARC (Only 1 HDMI Port)
    But Can WE Have Two Of These Samsung Remotes At Once? Or Only One?

    • @ChrisMajestic
      @ChrisMajestic  Před 4 lety

      Any remote that controls the TV will still work since the TV is sending the volume commands

  • @goddesignd
    @goddesignd Před rokem

    Hi. How can I get my 81y/o mother to control the TV systems with just her voice?

  • @ashleynunes9662
    @ashleynunes9662 Před 2 lety

    You know what the first time I got a universal remote control, I thought to myself, ‘This changes everything.’

  • @gregdebacker4998
    @gregdebacker4998 Před rokem

    How do you fast forward and rewind your dvr with that remote

  • @tyehoyte2245
    @tyehoyte2245 Před 5 lety

    Will this setup work with a Sonos playbar or Beam? I understand it working with Bluetooth but how would it work with a WiFi sound bar?

  • @kevinchalmers7724
    @kevinchalmers7724 Před 4 lety

    Can you talk about fire tv blaster.how to set up

  • @sleepyseas2433
    @sleepyseas2433 Před 4 lety

    Chris, any thoughts on how to access the dvr menu (we’re using a Comcast cable box) using only the Samsung remote? Thanks for any help. :)

  • @ludocusters3792
    @ludocusters3792 Před 3 lety +2

    Its a bit about What but surely about HOW !!! Show the buttons man!

  • @sharoldsouza1504
    @sharoldsouza1504 Před 2 lety

    Chris, my samsung remote stopped changing my channels , I have taken the batteries out unplugged the tv and still not working, ant suggestions?

  • @bobbidougherty4572
    @bobbidougherty4572 Před 4 lety

    when I use the voice command to change stations it only understands 3numbers and on my uverse I need to use 4 in order to get a full screen or I guess Hi-def. Got an answer for that?

  • @karthikeyanumapathy3036

    Can you suggest a budget projector for me I'm living in india ..!

  • @polomarc3511
    @polomarc3511 Před rokem

    M'y Samsung smart TV UA32F4500 menu service option greyed out : "Type", "Local Set", "SW Model" and "BOM Model" are all greyed out. How to fix this problem ?

  • @mrjosephcampbell
    @mrjosephcampbell Před rokem

    Great video quality

  • @doubleg3973
    @doubleg3973 Před 3 lety +1

    I want a remote with a qwerty keyboard though

  • @pearcebud2447
    @pearcebud2447 Před 5 lety

    Hey Chris, im torn between the 5040ub and the uhd65. Any preference for movies?

  • @MsSunken
    @MsSunken Před 4 lety

    I have tried all this you show and successfully made so my yamaha YSP-4300 is connected and the volume works. But i can not for my life get the switch on/off of the soundbar with the remote? only my tv switches of(Samsung Q8FN). i relly need help with this. making me crazy. Cant find the anynet+ settings on my ty by the way

  • @rekhakundra8878
    @rekhakundra8878 Před rokem

    How to open back case to put batteries

  • @johnf517
    @johnf517 Před 5 lety

    TV is baller my bro... Awesome vid

  • @burger19811
    @burger19811 Před 4 lety

    I have almost the exact setup , it use to all work until recently the Samsung remote stopped working with the Nvidia shield which sucks , no settings changed reset everything but my tv I guess that's next

  • @k12914
    @k12914 Před rokem

    Can you use a roku tv remote to control a blu ray player?

  • @zkdr6278
    @zkdr6278 Před 2 lety

    My soundbar doesn't have HDMI, only digital, analog, bluetooth, and a USB port for probably playing mp3s off a flash drive. I might just bite the bullet and get a universal remote, but does anyone know if you can make it auto switch when using certain buttons? For example my use case would be so that whenever I adjust volume, send signal to the soundbar, not the tv?

  • @callsignnictmere465
    @callsignnictmere465 Před rokem

    I have that exact remote I can only get it to control the TV. The voice function does not do anything.

  • @andrewszekely6547
    @andrewszekely6547 Před 4 lety

    How to record from a SAMSUNG TV to a USB pendrive?

  • @latinmaleaz
    @latinmaleaz Před 11 měsíci

    id like to replace the original remote control for 75" Class Crystal UHD CU7000...help

  • @mattvargas4156
    @mattvargas4156 Před 4 lety +2

    How do I access my dvr for the Samsung remote