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Reddit mentions of RCA 2 Device Streaming Player Universal Remote Control
Sentiment score: 4
Reddit mentions: 8
We found 8 Reddit mentions of RCA 2 Device Streaming Player Universal Remote Control. Here are the top ones.
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- Supports all major streaming players like Roku, Apple TV, Sony and more
- Enables direct access to advanced streaming player content with red, green, yellow and blue keys
- Controls up to 2 devices
Features:
Specs:
| Color | accessory |
| Height | 5.5 Inches |
| Length | 11.3 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | case |
| Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Width | 4 Inches |
This one is designed for exactly that. Disclaimer: I do not use it myself, but considered purchasing it before deciding to use an HTPC instead of an Apple TV.
Edit: I also use a Harmony remote, and have used various models for the last 8 years. I am a HUGE fan/supporter of the Harmony line. HOWEVER. In all honestly, if all you have to control is a TV and a Roku, don't waste your money. I use a Harmony in my home theater, which has many different components that interact in a complex way. On all the other TVs in my house (two bedroom TVs with nothing attached but HTPCs, and the living room TV with just an HTPC and sound bar) I use much simpler and cheaper devices.
TL;DR: Harmony remotes are great and worth the money for complex setups. For simple setups, they are a pain in the ass. Use a cheaper and simpler solution when you have just a streaming device and a TV.
How many devices will you need to control? I also use audio passthrough to an Onkyo receiver and the volume control works just fine using the TV IR signal.
Do you use a Roku as your main media device?
If so, I recommend this one because it's simple to program and gets the job done. It's not amazing, but a solid investment for the price:
http://amzn.com/B00DGH31FK
I use this one but I don't think I paid this much. I believe any 2 device IR remote would work. This one I don't need to switch devices to control them. Which is the case with a 4 device one I bought.
You can use many universal remotes with Apple TV, Apple even has a setup guide online.
The Logitech Harmony One is a pretty solid choice or you could try this cheap RCA one.
I tried several learning remotes, nothing could learn and emit the ATV, Roku and Samsung Soundbar I have, as well as use the soundbar to control audio instead of trying to control the TV volume. As I didn't care about using the app, I tried several.
Ones that didn't work for my combination:
Tasago 6-in-1
Audiovox RcR
And the remote for the soundbar itself (which I don't have a link to online).
Perhaps something like this?
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DGH31FK/ref=mp_s_a_1_3
There are a lot of remotes other than Harmony that support Roku.
https://www.amazon.com/GE-33709-4-Device-Universal-Designer/dp/B01HSSAZX8
https://www.amazon.com/Device-Streaming-Player-Universal-Control/dp/B00DGH31FK
Of course, if you have a need for a more feature-remote, then might not be for you.
Like something like this. Although this doesn't have all the buttons the apple tv supports