[BB_Mike]

My XM Roady is very much a part of my home theater. The big problem now is that the dinky little remote control only has a distance of 5 feet. I'll pass on the IR booster/repeater because, well, we're all smarter than that. (That and I hate having 4+ remotes on hand!).


So my TV (Mits' DLP) has a "learn" function. While I am able to do some things with this, it still has its limitation.


The newer all-in-one remotes, that are computer programable, allow the user to customize everything you can imagine. I'd assume you can "learn" every single button from any remote control.


My question is: Has anyone used a remote control, other than the one provided, to control your satelite radio?

 

[TTA89]

I am using the Harmony 866 to control my Sirius Kenwood Unit.

 

[BB_Mike]

Must be nice.

While I"m still a batchelor, I'd suffer through using multiple remotes.


My only qualm with the XM remote is the distance.

that, and my SA-8000HD set top box has the most narrow IR reception field I've ever seen in my life.

 

[TTA89]

You can get the Harmony Remote for 159 bucks from Surf Remote or get the 659 model if you don't use Tivo for even cheaper.


Its soooooooo worth it.


I'm a bachlor too and I couldn't deal with 7 remote controls on the couch and trying to remember what input is for what.