Using the factory remote, Dish is fast. Using a smart remote with IR, well, Dish IR is a bit problematic and can take some tweaking. Using IP control, I've found it's faster and more reliable than IR, but the control system has to send the command up to the Dish server, and then it comes back to your receiver. I guess this is the new thing. Probably has something to do with the phone and tablet apps that give you full access to your tv no matter where you are.