--- product_id: 1979030 title: "Universal Remote Control MX-850 IR/RF Aeros Remote Control" brand: "universal remote" price: "31.52 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1979030-universal-remote-control-mx-850-ir-rf-aeros-remote-control store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 100 ft range 20 devices 912 macros Universal Remote Control MX-850 IR/RF Aeros Remote Control **Brand:** universal remote **Price:** 31.52 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎮 Control Your Universe! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Universal Remote Control MX-850 IR/RF Aeros Remote Control by universal remote - **How much does it cost?** 31.52 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1979030-universal-remote-control-mx-850-ir-rf-aeros-remote-control) ## Best For - universal remote enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted universal remote brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Macro Mastery:** Unleash the power of 912 customizable macros for a tailored entertainment experience. - • **Extended Range:** Enjoy expanded RF capabilities with a remarkable range of up to 100 feet. - • **Seamless Control:** Effortlessly manage 20 different components with a sleek 4-page LCD interface. - • **Long-lasting Memory:** Smart memory backup ensures your settings are safe for up to 10 years. - • **Extensive Compatibility:** Access over 1500 brand/model codes with user-friendly Windows software. ## Overview The Universal Remote Control MX-850 IR/RF Aeros Remote Control is a versatile device that allows you to program and control up to 20 different components, featuring a user-friendly LCD interface, extensive macro capabilities, and a robust memory backup system. With compatibility for over 1500 brands and an impressive RF range, this remote is designed for the modern home entertainment enthusiast. ## Description The MX-850 PC Programmable Aeros Remote Control by Universal Remote Control allows you to program up to 20 different components, program up to 50 favorite channels, memory offers up to 912 potential macros with up to 190 steps each, and features a smart memory back-up feature that can store programmed memory for up to 10 years. Includes MX-850 Windows-based PC editor software that contains over 1500 different brand/model code sets, and enables custom program design. When used with optional MRF-300 or MRF-250, the MX-850 offers expanded RF capabilities with an extended range up to 100', RF routing to allow independent control over an array of identical components, and operation of up to 15 different equipment locations. Uses 4 AAA batteries (Included). Review: Arguably the best PC programable remote on the market. - I've tried them all. Touchscreen remotes. Big remotes with scads of buttons. Learning remotes. Pre-programmed remotes. They all had their pluses, but they all had lots of minuses too. They were either to big, or bulky, or clumsy to handle. I thought the touchscreens were the answer, until I found out that I was spending a lot of time looking at the touchscreen, to find a button location, when I should be looking at the TV screen. Let's face it, with todays technology, there are just way to many menu selections on the TV for all the equipment (TiVos, DVD/CD players, etc.)we have hooked up to our TVs, and Stereos. If you don't want to be constantly looking down at your remote when you should be watching the TV screen to make menu selections, or just change modes, or channels, or volume. Only two things fit the bill to do that. One is a mind control remote, and to my knowledge they haven't got one on the market yet. That leaves the remote with tactile buttons. Buttons you can feel. Even in the dark. Try watching a tennis match with a touchscreen remote. I love tennis, but sometimes I dont want to watch every minute while a player mills around for over a minute before he serves. With tactile buttons you can fast forward while never taking your eyes off the TV, and hit the play button precisely when the player serves the ball. Equally great for all sports, not just tennis. Touchscreens just don't cut it for this kind of control. Now to this particular remote. It's so great I just bought a second one, and am seriously considering a third. It will control (directly) up to 20 different units, but with a little creative programming, you can control as many units as your budget will allow. Macros: You can program about 99% of the buttons with a macro of almost unlimited keypresses. You can download control codes for hundreds of pieces of electronics equipment. PC programming: All the setup can be done on your PC, and then downloaded to the remote. Got another new MX-850 remote? It takes about 30 seconds to mirror the settings from the first remote to the second or third remote. It's also an IR/UHF remote. You can use as either an IR, a UHF, or both. You can use it with Universals Remote Receiver, or as I did, with a PowerMid receiver. Don't know if it works with any others. One more thing. It handles well, and doesn't take up much space on the coffee table. I know, thats two things, but I haven't found anything yet that I can't do with this remote. Oh yeah, you can still program it by hand, if you want to. But that's no fun. Review: Required Software not Included and not for sale - Suppose a car company sold you a car but said you were not allowed to drive it. They had given the keys to a chauffeur whom you would pay every time you needed to go somewhere. That is, in effect what Universal Remote Control Inc has decided to do with the MX-850 and many other products they sell. You may purchase the remote control itself but, regardless of how skilled you may be at programming, the dealer is supposed to program the remote for you (for a charge, of course). Every time you add or change a component of your system the chauffeur, that is the retail dealer, will have to come back to program the changes as well (for an additional charge). This makes the MX-850, potentially, the most expensive controller in the world. Most people who buy this product are probably unaware of this (or very rich). If you ever bought B&K equipment you may know that they sell a branded version of this product, the SR10.1, but are kind enough to supply the software through their license agreement with URC. Should you happen to have that software DO NOT assume it will work with the generic model of the same controller (the MX-850) because URC has rigged the process against you so that neither Uploads or Downloads of programming done using SR10.1 software will work on the MX-850. Granted, programming this remote may be too hard for some people and URC would be justified to decline to provide free technical support to these people. However, their approach does not appear simply to be aimed at avoiding unsustainable costs in the sale of this remote. It is a calculated move that allows them to sell a software license, at a high price, to their dealers but have the dealers be very happy to pay the license fees which they can easily recoup as your chauffeur. I would call this a SCAM. While some dealers may provide an alternative to this egregious approach and there may be ways to obtain unlicensed copies of the software, even if you are able to jump this hurdle, be aware there are more problems to overcome. First, you will need a COMM port. And if you have a laptop do not assume that the USB to DB9 type COMM ports will work. Most will not. Should you decide to use the ExpressCard slot of your laptop to create a COMM port be advised that you'd better not be using a 64 bit version of windows since communications will only work on the 32 bit version. The above mentioned drawbacks of this remote control are, of course, more an issue of a very user hostile attitude by URC in its marketing than an indictment of the MX-850. The fact is the MX-850 is one of the best remotes on the market. It is extremely flexible and there are only a few drawbacks in its design. One of them is that Macro coding is "compiled" rather than "assembled" at run time. So, if you get a new DVD player - even if the power on button is in the same place - any Macros that use its commands must be reprogrammed. Unlike VB, for example, they will not treat the new DVD player as a replacement subroutine with the same name. Rather, they will work like older mainframe programming languages that create a compiled version of code that includes all of the old components IR codes (like compilation of a subroutine) and be completely unaware of the new component. This is, quite frankly, old technology and perhaps URC made the marketing decision it did to disguise this. But old technology is not necessarily bad technology. We still have the zipper, even though it snags sometimes, don't we? And it's unfortunate this product is now marketed as described above. I hope URC changes its mind. Perhaps enough internet chatter will encourage this. The product would otherwise have gotten a much better review. ## Features - 20 different components can be programmed with up to 4 pages of LCD screens and 33 buttons each - Memory offers up to 912 potential macros with up to 190 steps each - Smart memory back-up feature saves programmed memory for up to 10 years - Windows-based PC software contains over 1500 different brand/model code sets, and enables custom program design - Expanded RF capabilities with an extended range up to 100 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0007N5XPW | | Additional Features | Universal | | Battery Type | AAA | | Best Sellers Rank | #484,630 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #43,445 in Remote Controls (Electronics) | | Brand | UNIVERSAL REMOTE | | Button Quantity | 4 | | Color | black | | Compatible Devices | Television, Home Theater, DVD/Blu-ray Player, Set Top Box, Stereo System | | Connectivity Technology | Infrared , Radio Frequency | | Controller Type | Button Control | | Customer Reviews | 3.3 out of 5 stars 73 Reviews | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 10 Years | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00656787208506 | | Item Weight | 2 Pounds | | Manufacturer | SMARTHOME INC - 3RD PARTY | | Max Number of Supported Devices | 20 | | Maximum Number of Supported Devices | 20 | | Maximum Range | 10 Meters | | Mfr Part Number | 8062 | | Model Name | 8062 | | Model Number | 8062 | | Number of Batteries | 4 AAA batteries required. | | Special Feature | Universal | | UPC | 656787203501 656787208506 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** UNIVERSAL REMOTE - **Special Feature:** Universal - **Max Number of Supported Devices:** 20 - **Connectivity Technology:** Infrared, Radio Frequency - **Number of Buttons:** 4 ## Images ![Universal Remote Control MX-850 IR/RF Aeros Remote Control - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/917z5F0wsfL.jpg) ![Universal Remote Control MX-850 IR/RF Aeros Remote Control - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lPHqU7eZL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: how do I get the editing software?** A: Do a google search NXG NX-RM820 software. It will work for mx-700, 800, and 850 URC remotes. **Q: Is this rf remote compatible with a dish network wireless joey?** A: First, it is not RF it is IR and it can learn the codes of any other IR Remote provided you have the software which is hard to come by for those who aren't dealers. **Q: Will this control my roku (rf) and my firestick (rf) ?** A: This product requires software and a large learning curve to program. The remote will send RF and IR. If you have the software and time to learn how to use it this is a great remote. It should work with Roku and Firestick but I have not tried it with those devices. **Q: Is the cable included to connect to remote to the computer for programming?** A: The dealer who sells your remote controller should know how to set it up to work with you cable TV equipment. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arguably the best PC programable remote on the market. *by B***N on August 2, 2007* I've tried them all. Touchscreen remotes. Big remotes with scads of buttons. Learning remotes. Pre-programmed remotes. They all had their pluses, but they all had lots of minuses too. They were either to big, or bulky, or clumsy to handle. I thought the touchscreens were the answer, until I found out that I was spending a lot of time looking at the touchscreen, to find a button location, when I should be looking at the TV screen. Let's face it, with todays technology, there are just way to many menu selections on the TV for all the equipment (TiVos, DVD/CD players, etc.)we have hooked up to our TVs, and Stereos. If you don't want to be constantly looking down at your remote when you should be watching the TV screen to make menu selections, or just change modes, or channels, or volume. Only two things fit the bill to do that. One is a mind control remote, and to my knowledge they haven't got one on the market yet. That leaves the remote with tactile buttons. Buttons you can feel. Even in the dark. Try watching a tennis match with a touchscreen remote. I love tennis, but sometimes I dont want to watch every minute while a player mills around for over a minute before he serves. With tactile buttons you can fast forward while never taking your eyes off the TV, and hit the play button precisely when the player serves the ball. Equally great for all sports, not just tennis. Touchscreens just don't cut it for this kind of control. Now to this particular remote. It's so great I just bought a second one, and am seriously considering a third. It will control (directly) up to 20 different units, but with a little creative programming, you can control as many units as your budget will allow. Macros: You can program about 99% of the buttons with a macro of almost unlimited keypresses. You can download control codes for hundreds of pieces of electronics equipment. PC programming: All the setup can be done on your PC, and then downloaded to the remote. Got another new MX-850 remote? It takes about 30 seconds to mirror the settings from the first remote to the second or third remote. It's also an IR/UHF remote. You can use as either an IR, a UHF, or both. You can use it with Universals Remote Receiver, or as I did, with a PowerMid receiver. Don't know if it works with any others. One more thing. It handles well, and doesn't take up much space on the coffee table. I know, thats two things, but I haven't found anything yet that I can't do with this remote. Oh yeah, you can still program it by hand, if you want to. But that's no fun. ### ⭐ Required Software not Included and not for sale *by E***O on July 4, 2012* Suppose a car company sold you a car but said you were not allowed to drive it. They had given the keys to a chauffeur whom you would pay every time you needed to go somewhere. That is, in effect what Universal Remote Control Inc has decided to do with the MX-850 and many other products they sell. You may purchase the remote control itself but, regardless of how skilled you may be at programming, the dealer is supposed to program the remote for you (for a charge, of course). Every time you add or change a component of your system the chauffeur, that is the retail dealer, will have to come back to program the changes as well (for an additional charge). This makes the MX-850, potentially, the most expensive controller in the world. Most people who buy this product are probably unaware of this (or very rich). If you ever bought B&K equipment you may know that they sell a branded version of this product, the SR10.1, but are kind enough to supply the software through their license agreement with URC. Should you happen to have that software DO NOT assume it will work with the generic model of the same controller (the MX-850) because URC has rigged the process against you so that neither Uploads or Downloads of programming done using SR10.1 software will work on the MX-850. Granted, programming this remote may be too hard for some people and URC would be justified to decline to provide free technical support to these people. However, their approach does not appear simply to be aimed at avoiding unsustainable costs in the sale of this remote. It is a calculated move that allows them to sell a software license, at a high price, to their dealers but have the dealers be very happy to pay the license fees which they can easily recoup as your chauffeur. I would call this a SCAM. While some dealers may provide an alternative to this egregious approach and there may be ways to obtain unlicensed copies of the software, even if you are able to jump this hurdle, be aware there are more problems to overcome. First, you will need a COMM port. And if you have a laptop do not assume that the USB to DB9 type COMM ports will work. Most will not. Should you decide to use the ExpressCard slot of your laptop to create a COMM port be advised that you'd better not be using a 64 bit version of windows since communications will only work on the 32 bit version. The above mentioned drawbacks of this remote control are, of course, more an issue of a very user hostile attitude by URC in its marketing than an indictment of the MX-850. The fact is the MX-850 is one of the best remotes on the market. It is extremely flexible and there are only a few drawbacks in its design. One of them is that Macro coding is "compiled" rather than "assembled" at run time. So, if you get a new DVD player - even if the power on button is in the same place - any Macros that use its commands must be reprogrammed. Unlike VB, for example, they will not treat the new DVD player as a replacement subroutine with the same name. Rather, they will work like older mainframe programming languages that create a compiled version of code that includes all of the old components IR codes (like compilation of a subroutine) and be completely unaware of the new component. This is, quite frankly, old technology and perhaps URC made the marketing decision it did to disguise this. But old technology is not necessarily bad technology. We still have the zipper, even though it snags sometimes, don't we? And it's unfortunate this product is now marketed as described above. I hope URC changes its mind. Perhaps enough internet chatter will encourage this. The product would otherwise have gotten a much better review. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A bit old-school but works beautifully *by J***E on December 3, 2008* PROS: RF works flawlessly, can learn to control anything, excellent usability and ergonomics. CONS: Must buy from an authorized dealer to get updateable software, programming is via RS-232 and can't be done in Vista, no rechargeable battery. I decided to ditch my old IR repeater system and go with an RF remote when I started adding LCDs around the house and they made the IR stop working. At first, I went with a Logitech Harmony 890 because it had none of the cons I listed above and its IR database contained all the codes I needed for even the most obscure products. But in the end, the Harmony's terrible software and poor ergonomics drove me grudgingly back to URC. I don't like URC's support policy or their failure to move away from old technologies like RS-232 and throwaway batteries. But the MX-850 is so good that it was the only option I could live with. I own four MX-850s, one MRF-350, and one MRF-260. I will probably buy more MX-850s in the future. They all work absolutely perfectly from anywhere in the house. I rarely have to look at the remote to find the most important buttons because the layout is so good. And I never have to worry about pointing the remote anymore, let alone pointing, pushing buttons, cursing, and repeating when things don't work. That's what I've become accustomed to, and words can't convey how happy I am to be free of that. I gave this product five stars based on how well it is currently working in my system compared with the alternative products I've tried and read about. Sure, there's room for improvement -- I really wish it had a USB interface, more frequently updated software (available to everyone) that doesn't require WinXP, and a rechargeable battery. But once programmed, it works so well that I am still willing to give it five stars. If you are afraid of the word "programming", don't have good troubleshooting skills, and don't have any nerdy friends to help you, then this is probably the wrong product for you. But if you have patience and a good basic understanding of how these things work, go for it; you won't regret it! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1979030-universal-remote-control-mx-850-ir-rf-aeros-remote-control](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1979030-universal-remote-control-mx-850-ir-rf-aeros-remote-control) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-12*