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User reviews for the One For All URC-9960 (Kameleon) from One For All.
Ratings
Reviews
MSRP (USD)
Average: 3.66/5.00 Median: 4.00/5.00
63
$119
The 8-device One For All URC-9960 represents the second generation of UEI's Kameleon technology. It features automatic backlighting, code learning, macros, Home Theater mode, easy setup, and more.
The reviewer has used this remote control for more than two years.
Review 63 made on Wednesday October 14, 2009 at 9:37 PM.
Review:
Someone else described a way to disable the tilt switch by opening up the remote and physically remove it. That's unneccessary. The manual (at least the RadioShack manual) describes very clearly how to do this programmatically: - Hold down the "P" (i.e. "Setup") key for 3 seconds, until the IR indicator blinks twice. - Press "Other" - Enter the code 9-8-5. The IR indicator blinks four times (to indicate that the switch is off), or twice (to indicate that is on).
The reviewer has used this remote control for 3-6 months.
Review 62 made on Sunday July 2, 2006 at 10:58 AM.
Strengths:
Aesthetically, it's totally cool.
Weaknesses:
Programming. Reliability - just died after 6 months.
Review:
Had trouble getting it to do what I wanted it to do. I've had other One for All remotes that worked great. Reliability for all One for All products I've owned has been poor. This one died suddenly last week, and it only has a 90 day warranty.
The reviewer has used this remote control for 1-3 months.
Review 61 made on Wednesday March 29, 2006 at 12:48 AM.
Strengths:
Attractive price for refurbished model. Easy to use and nice features. The best universal remote that I have owned.
Weaknesses:
Motion/vibration sensor is too sensitive.
Review:
I decided to purchase this particular model, even though there was many complaints about the motion/vibration sensor being too sensitive. I would definitely say that this is the most frustrating feature of the remote. Other than the motion/vibration sensor issue, this is a fine universal remote that does have a lot of nice features. The user's manual was decent and it was fairly easy to program.
I did know why people were destroying the vibration sensor when you can simply turn it off (maybe it's just the model/version purchased). As annoying as the vibration sensor was I could not live without it (it's more annoying to have to push the key pad to turn it on). I decided to fix the flaw of the vibration sensor. I purchase a non-mercury tilt switch (Item #PH-30-17072) from www.action-electronics.com for a mere $2.25 plus shipping (don't get the mercury equivalent it was too sensitive when I tested it). The sensor I bought is basically the same design as the original, except that it is better quality. I basically removed the original sensor and soldered in my new sensor (the key factor is that you have to adjust the angle properly for optimal results). It took me maybe ten minutes to complete the installation. Presto bango! My remote now works the way it was intended. I pick it up and it turns on. It no longer turns on with the slightest vibration. I can even sit on the couch and will not turn on until I pick it up. So the moral of the story is that for about $2.25, shipping, and a little work you can remove all the negatives from this remote. Hurray!
Why didn't they make it that way in the first place
The reviewer has used this remote control for 1-3 months.
Review 60 made on Saturday March 11, 2006 at 1:00 AM.
Strengths:
Controls all my audio video devices. Macros allow for an almost unlimited ability to customize my options with any single or multiple devices.
Weaknesses:
You have to take out the internal motion switch unless you want to replace batteries often.
Review:
This remote control is about as good as it gets when it comes to remote controls. All of my audio video units were easy to program and the macro funtion ablities made it even better when it came to multiple device programming. I have read many reviews as to how to disable the annoying on switch that turns the unit on with almost any vibration. I found an easier way to do it with no soldering iron.
Remove batteries and screws under the batteries. With a couple of small scredrivers remove the back cover by inserting the screwdrivers between the black bottom part and the top metal part. Bow out the black bottom until it snaps away from the top. This is the hardest part of the procedure. Once the bottom is off locate the small silver box on the right. It has a wire on one end that is soldered onto the circuit board and the other end is soldered onto the circuit board. With a small pair of wire cutters cut the wire. Then with a small scredriver pry the box up and it will pop off the circuit board. Put everything back together and the unit will work as it should have been desgned to.
The reviewer has used this remote control for 1-3 months.
Review 59 made on Monday January 9, 2006 at 12:41 AM.
Strengths:
I enjoy using the home theater mode and the cool lookin display. The ability to change how long I want the light on and the ability to turn on and off the vibration sensor in order to for the battery to last longer than a week.
Weaknesses:
none
Review:
I have purchased this remote and first noticed that the vibration sensor was a bit too sensitive, so i turned it off. It worked with only 1 of my devices untill i called ofa to upgrade my remote via the phone, which is a nice feature if you arent a JP1 user. Now i have added a new device that i cant get from OFA i have my JP1 cable and upgraded it. When i first saw the remote i adored it. I love that it has a different menu for my different devices. This remote has replaced all of my 6 remotes and i can continue to add devices. I would recommend this remote who is in the market for a new remote.
The reviewer has used this remote control for 1-2 years.
Review 58 made on Sunday September 4, 2005 at 6:32 PM.
Strengths:
The product eliminates other remotes. It even handles the setup and adjustment menues that vsrioud remotes work. There was one device that I could not get the code for. Tech support programmed it OVER THE TELEPHONE, the remote 'listened' to the phone handset.
Weaknesses:
Batteries have to be replaced about every week. I like the unit so much that bought two sets of rechargable batteries, and I just change them once a week. The unit does not lose memory when this happens. This has worked for almost 2 years.
Review:
I love the way it does EVERYTHING that all the other romotes did. I got used to switching rechargable batteries every week. This was the first remote that I found that did everything, for all of my devices. There was one device that had to be programmed, by tech support OVER THE TELEPHONE!! The device actually listened to the handset of the phone. I've had this for almost 2 years, I cant wait to see what comes next.
The reviewer has used this remote control for 6-12 months.
Review 57 made on Tuesday August 30, 2005 at 6:39 PM.
Strengths:
everything but battery life
Weaknesses:
like everyone else i hated the lofe span of the batties because they do not last loing when it comes on evey 2 sec. but i have been wanting to try to fix this but is didn't want to mess anything up but i finaly just tried.
Review:
-=*=-This worked for me!!-=*=- -=*=- If oyu mess anything up don't -=*=- -=*=-blame it on me.-=*=-
alright, once again you need a soddering iron, and both types of screwdrivers(get small ones as there are small screws)
Ok here is how i did it. A lot like the guy above but i don't have the same version as he did, i think that mine is maybe a US version. ___well first ya have to take flip it over and take out the battiers. there will be two screws take those out and set them asided because they are differnt from the rest. ___Next get a thin flat-head screwdriver and gently pry the metal part from the bottom plastic part, take your time doing this as if you mess up or mhar the plastic ya cant' fix that. there are about 8 litle tabs holding the two parts together. When you get teh Flat-head in there push it so that the plastic part bows out and that will dislodge the tabs. ___After that part is off then there are about 10 little screw that hold that metal to the next piece of plastic, i took those off but you don't really have to. ___With the blue part away from you and the top upwards the part that you are looking for is on the right hand side. it is a little metal box that is about 1mm x 1mm x 2 or 3mm (its the one that rattles when you shake it.) ___On one end of this box there is a wire that comes out and goes into the green board, on the other end is a large sodder. ___If you look closely at the end with the wire coming out there is a little piece of plastic that separates the metal box and the wire. Using your soddering iron burn some of that plastic away. Then put some dripps of sodder next to the wire so that it goes around the cornner on the green board and touches the metal box.(There are some small holes near by make sure that no sodder dripps down in then.) ___Put it all back together! ___Now that the wire and the metal box touch the remote will only come on when a button is touched. *___*Also while you have the thing apart, if you want to do a little custom work to your remote you can get one of those cheap see-thru plastic folders of whatever color you want, trace out the shape of the blue piece of your remote(you have to take off the 10 screws to get the blue piece off) then lay your new plastic piece over the orignal blue piece, test to make sure you can stil read the buttons because some folders and some colors you can see-tru. If you can see-tru it then when you put everything back together lay this new piece between the blue piece and the metal and put it all back together and your remote will be your own custom color.
-=*=-This worked for me!!-=*=- -=*=- If oyu mess anything up don't -=*=- -=*=-blame it on me.-=*=-
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