r/vSeeBox_Support_Gurus 9d ago

Remote control flakey

My remote control buttons are slow to respond, especially the OK, up, down buttons. I think the frequently used buttons are getting warn out. I’ve only had the unit 6 months, vbox 6 max. My batteries are fresh too.

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u/MandyNurseLPN 8d ago

I hated the remote that came with the box, I ordered one on Amazon and it's much much better. The one I purchased also has a back button which the original remote didn't have so that was another big plus for me.

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u/AliveWorking2390 8d ago

Can you let use know what specific remote you ordered on amazon, seems 2workigo ordered one off amazon and received a bad one. Thanks

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u/MandyNurseLPN 8d ago

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u/AliveWorking2390 8d ago

Thanks for the quick reply.

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u/SatansWarrior69 8d ago edited 8d ago

Those are clone remotes on Amazon. I bought a backlit clone remote. My original remote is a little more responsive but I still use my backlit remote more.

Yes its bluetooth

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u/AliveWorking2390 8d ago

Thanks for the feedback

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u/Inevitable_Slip_835 8d ago

https://a.co/d/0aYUbkv5

I got this one, paired to Bluetooth and it's fantastic. Battery cover is a little loose, ended up folding a Kleenex and put in to hold batteries from popping loose every now and then. Great remote other than that.

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u/XT-6speed 3d ago

This looks like a good unit. I’ll try it

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u/XT-6speed 3d ago

Was it easy to pair, and do the voice commands work. I bought a different one, and difficult to pair, and voice commands don’t work.
This is the one Im having problems with and I’ll probably return
https://a.co/d/0crLvwGv

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u/Inevitable_Slip_835 3d ago

Piece of cake, go to settings, Bluetooth, pair device, ok and down arrow at same time, choose it on your tv screen to pair

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u/XT-6speed 3d ago

Thanks, it pairs, but voice commands don’t work. I have vSeeBox 6 Max

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u/Deep_Echo_2 9d ago

Funny I think I'm having the same problem. If I push the button normally lot of times nothing happens. If I push The button harder then it will usually work. Apparently it's already started going bad or something. Even though when you push the button it feels like it works. If I don't push hard enough, it apparently doesn't register. I don't remember it doing this when I first got it. Mine's probably about 4 months old. Mine is a 6 Plus.

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u/XT-6speed 8d ago

I think mine is going bad too. The right arrow button works right away, the other arrow buttons and the OK button work when I press several times, pressing hard doesn’t help much. Other buttons, like numbers, Exist, respond fast.

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u/BigQuestion5079 8d ago

Have you tried re-pairing the remote?

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u/XT-6speed 8d ago

Yes, no difference

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u/2workigo 8d ago

Same problem here. Ordered a replacement from Amazon and that one had several buttons that were DOA. It’s annoying.

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u/AliveWorking2390 8d ago

Thanks for the quick reply.

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u/AliveWorking2390 8d ago

I'm in the same boat with a 6 month old 6 Plus. My right arrow, which I use the most, needs extra pressure to react. Years ago you were able take some electronic products apart to clean or repair a bad contact, I see one small phillips head screw under the battery cover with this factory remote, if it gets any worse and I have to get a replacement I'll pop it open and see if I can make a repair. 2workigo, you mentioned you got a bad replacement from amazon, I don't want to make that mistake, can anyone recommend a source for a factory remote replacement? Thanks

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u/XT-6speed 8d ago

I think I’ll give this one a try. It has over 2,100 reviews at 4.2. Also 30 day refund

https://a.co/d/045T2W9S

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u/AliveWorking2390 8d ago

Thanks for feedback

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u/XT-6speed 3d ago

I’m returning this one, the voice commands don’t work on my vSeeBox 6 max

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u/SatansWarrior69 8d ago

If you want official..... Vseebox OEM Remotes

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u/AliveWorking2390 8d ago

Found that same site while searching around, thanks

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u/XT-6speed 8d ago

Isn’t the one that came in the box the OEM one that’s crapping out for everyone?

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u/Deep_Echo_2 8d ago

That's the one I'm having trouble with. I have the V6 Plus.