Remote did not work at all out of the box. Tried 3 new sets of batteries (Energizer Alkaline 1.5V, Eneloop Rechargable 1.2V, Rayovac 1.5V) the remote was completely deader than a doornail. In trying to get it to work, I looked over the layout of the buttons and didn't really see a point to using it when the controller appears to be able to do everything the remote can do, with the exception of entering in numbers, but when am I ever going to need to do that? I recommend you just save your money unless your dying to have another remote laying on the couch.