The device works as it is supposed to. I like being able to control my TV, Cable box/DVR and DVD player with only one remote. The big problem is the size of the buttons that control playback of a DVD, DVR are TOO SMALL. It is almost impossible to hit the "Play" button without hitting "Pause" at the same time. (NB: I have fairly small hands for a man.) Trying to enter channel numbers is a chore. The button are all flush with each other. Raised buttons would have been more sensible. Raised, lighted buttons would have been even better. So, I'm stuck with the damned device because I was careless about evaluating it. Don't make the same mistake.