REMOTES

[Redhusker24]

What other remotes are compatible with the U5

[gig63]

All of the buzz remotes work for that box check here 

buzztvglobal

[dishuser]

every remote I have has worked including the original IR remote from the xpl series

[Redhusker24]

I'm not a big fan of the remote that came with the U5. What remote do you recommend.

[nbs.]

The bt250 is nice no backlight though

[dishuser]

https://buzztvglobal.com/en-ca/collections/remotes-keyboards/products/buzztv-bt-200-factory-replacement-remote-control

the bt-200

it has every button needed for one touch control including backlight

Edited April 22, 2023 by dishuser

[Emporium]

2 hours ago, dishuser said:

https://buzztvglobal.com/en-ca/collections/remotes-keyboards/products/buzztv-bt-200-factory-replacement-remote-control

the bt-200

it has every button needed for one touch control including backlight

I agree.  This is by far my favorite Buzz remote (came with my xrs4900 units), but it is not that easy to buy any more.

One touch control for backlight (and super simple to activate, even in the dark) like du mentioned, and instead of playing with CEC to control TV, it has 4 IR learning buttons (TV Power, TV Input toggle, and TV Volume up and down).  

The only thing it doesn't have, which was added to the BT250 is the airmouse feature (which is a very nice feature, but for my usage style on a buzz, I don't really don't use that too much anyhow).

 

 

 

[Redhusker24]

Thanks!! I will buy the BT200

[Emporium]

24 minutes ago, Redhusker24 said:

Thanks!! I will buy the BT200

If you can find it, since I am pretty sure it has been discontinued.  Hence why the second recommendation was the BT250 (by nbs above) if you can live without the backlight.

[dishuser]

30 minutes ago, Emporium said:

I agree.  This is by far my favorite Buzz remote (came with my xrs4900 units), but it is not that easy to buy any more.

One touch control for backlight (and super simple to activate, even in the dark) like du mentioned, and instead of playing with CEC to control TV, it has 4 IR learning buttons (TV Power, TV Input toggle, and TV Volume up and down).  

The only thing it doesn't have, which was added to the BT250 is the airmouse feature (which is a very nice feature, but for my usage style on a buzz, I don't really don't use that too much anyhow).

 

 

 

not easy to buy anymore?

so should I remove my link to make that true?lol

[Emporium]

9 minutes ago, dishuser said:

not easy to buy anymore?

so should I remove my link to make that true?lol

My bad.  I didn't check your link, read it quickly and assumed it was a link to the "spec/brochure"   

But it is available on the US shopping page, but not on the Canadian one.  Guess you can always shop on the US site and ship to Canada (if you are in Canada).  Just keep in mind prices are in USD for Canadian shoppers.

 

Edited April 22, 2023 by Emporium

[Emporium]

oops double post

Edited April 22, 2023 by Emporium

[dishuser]

8 minutes ago, Emporium said:

My bad.  I didn't check your link, read it quickly and assumed it was a link to the "spec/brochure"   

But it is available on the US shopping page, but not on the Canadian one.  Guess you can always shop on the US site and ship to Canada (if you are in Canada).  Just keep in mind prices are in USD for Canadian shoppers.

 

wrong

I added it to cart and it automatically converted to cdn funds

[Emporium]

43 minutes ago, dishuser said:

wrong

I added it to cart and it automatically converted to cdn funds

Well, maybe for you.. I went all the way to payment screen and put in my Canadian address and it still remained in USD.

 

Anyhow, whatever.. Just something to keep an eye out for.  At least I like the fact that it CLEARLY tells you it is in USD so there are no surprises.

 

 

[nbs.]

They convert at store just like they do when customers use the discount code at other site

[dishuser]

4 hours ago, Emporium said:

Well, maybe for you.. I went all the way to payment screen and put in my Canadian address and it still remained in USD.

 

Anyhow, whatever.. Just something to keep an eye out for.  At least I like the fact that it CLEARLY tells you it is in USD so there are no surprises.

 

 

when I go to US site I get a popup cause it detects I'm from Canada

when I go to add info it automatically selects Canada as my country

oh and tax amount is over double...lol

Edited April 22, 2023 by dishuser

[Redhusker24]

Expensive remote but I bought it

[dishuser]

1 hour ago, Redhusker24 said:

Expensive remote but I bought it

it's the shipping cost

if you were buying a $200 item you probably wouldn't notice...lol

[nbs.]

31 minutes ago, dishuser said:

it's the shipping cost

if you were buying a $200 item you probably wouldn't notice...lol

Then it would be free...lol

[Redhusker24]

When I turn on my tv with the U5 Remote it doesn't come on right away. The light stays red on the box. It takes 2 minutes for the box to turn on with blue light. Why is that? I also have a Nvidia Shield and it turns on right away.

[dishuser]

mine only takes about 10 seconds to turn blue

[Redhusker24]

Now my remote just says connecting in the remote setup. It works but I can't select back light or setup keys.

[dishuser]

but did it connect?

did it find it in the scan?

if so did you click on it and pair it?

[Redhusker24]

I can use it and move it around like normal but in the remote app it says remote connecting and the blacklight option is greyed out.

[nbs.]

It's not paired

Reboot box and try to pair again

Edited April 23, 2023 by nbs.