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title: "Universal Remote MX-990 Complete Control IR/RF Remote with Color LCD Screen, Black (MX990)"
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# RF + IR connectivity Controls 255 devices 2.4-inch color LCD Universal Remote MX-990 Complete Control IR/RF Remote with Color LCD Screen, Black (MX990)

**Brand:** universal remote
**Price:** ¥135061
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎯 The ultimate command center your smart home deserves

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Universal Remote MX-990 Complete Control IR/RF Remote with Color LCD Screen, Black (MX990) by universal remote
- **How much does it cost?** ¥135061 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/25889363-universal-remote-mx-990-complete-control-ir-rf-remote-color)

## 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

- • **Ergonomic Modern Design:** Lightweight, contoured black chassis fits perfectly in your hand for all-day use.
- • **Next-Level Connectivity:** Dual IR and RF tech lets you command devices even out of sight.
- • **Vibrant Color LCD Interface:** 2.4-inch motion-activated screen for intuitive navigation and quick access.
- • **Customizable Power User Setup:** Import profiles or build from scratch with advanced GUI—own your control like a pro.
- • **Master Your Entertainment Universe:** Seamlessly control up to 255 devices with one sleek remote.

## Overview

The Universal Remote MX-990 is a professional-grade, all-in-one controller featuring IR and RF connectivity to manage up to 255 devices. It boasts a 2.4-inch color LCD screen that activates on motion, a lightweight ergonomic design, and supports advanced customization through proprietary programming software (sold separately). Ideal for tech-savvy users ready to consolidate their entertainment ecosystem with precision and style.

## Description

Universal Remote MX-990 Complete Control IR/RF Remote with Color LCD Screen

Review: Nice upgrade from an MX-980. - NOTE: THIS DOES NOT COME WITH SOFTWARE TO PROGRAM IT. Make sure you have a copy first - I doubt any of the desertcart sellers will offer it. URC will not give it out except to their custom installers. I am not an installer or pro, just a DIY guy who originally bought a remote from a seller willing to provide the Complete Control software needed. Fortunately, that software continues to be updated including support for the MX-990. My 980s were getting a bit old and wanted to try out the 990s. Physically, the 990 is a much better design. it is much lighter and thinner and the contours on the back allow the remote to sit much better in the hand.. It is more modern looking in all black instead of the grey/black from the 980. The LCD screen has been noticeably improved. Its button layout is slightly different with the shuttle controls (play/pause, FF, REW, etc.). There are also some new ones including the 4 color buttons AND a record button. All of these are well welcomed. The only loss for buttons is a single "Main" instead of the "Listen"/"Watch" pair. This I actually liked! I always hated having to explain to other the difference and I always put the icons under the watch button to avoid confusion. Programming this was mostly the same. You can even import an existing 980 profile but I actually started from scratch as an opportunity to clean things up. The 990 comes with a new set of Icons which are nicer and up-to-date. If you have never programmed urc, there is a bit of a learning curve. Its not like you are writing raw code but you are given a blank slate that you have to fill-in using the GUI. URC has provided some wizards to speed things up but there is still a significant time investment needed even to do a basic setup. You have a very complete IR database if that is all you need. There is also an RF and Serial database if you are using their companion base stations for more advanced setups. Note that "RF" does not mean you can control non-URC devices like Fire Sticks and Roku directly that do not have IR. Turns out you can use the charging cradle from the 980 with the 990. Looks like URC made the back contour of the 990 compatible so it drops right in. Voltage and amperage are the same along with the contacts. Nice touch. Note that the dock from the 990 is actually narrower so the 980 remote will not fit it. Battery (NP-60) is the same which is great since I already have extra. I strongly recommend ordering replacements directly from URC rather then buying aftermarket on desertcart or ebay. I have tried many different ones both cheap and pricey and they all fail within a year depending on usage. Now I just call URC directly and pay the $40 each. Expense but they last for years and I dont have to worry about unstable voltage locking/crashing the remote. So, overall, its a great upgrade. If you looking at this as your first URC make sure you understand what it is your are getting into. But, assuming you do, there isnt much this thing cannot do.
Review: This remote doesn't come with the programming software and these third party sellers are not authorized by URC. - I bought this remote because I had one from URC that is an excellent product. The problem started when I added the 'Expert Setup' for $97. So, desertcart scheduled it and the 'installer' (yeah, quotes) showed up and was from a construction company. He freaked out and said, 'I don't know how to do this'. So, he left and I called desertcart and they said, 'So sorry, we will get you an installer that can do the job'. Cut to: the next appointment, a guy from HelloTech. Shows up and says' Where is the programming software they sent with the remote?', I say, 'his is URC, they don't give out the software to consumers, only to their authorized dealers.' The guys says 'I can't do this. I don't have the software.' Okay, so two appointments and it can'rt be done. When you buy the remote and the expert setup it says "Setup of 1 customer-supplied remote and connecting up to 5 devices'. Wrong, wrong, wrong. The software is NOT supplied with the remote and a URC person has to have the software or you've got an $500 paperweight. desertcart is no help and does not understand this whole process. They are offering Expert Setup for something they have no knowledge of. My advice: Unless you have the programming software (and know how to use it) DO NOT buy this remote from desertcart (and, really, it's NOT desertcart who is selling it, it's third party sellers, in my case Go Go Electronics, now it's Audio Visual Guy, both are not authorized dealers and therefor UNC will not honor any warranties or give any tech help) because apparently none of their 'experts' have the software or know how to use it. Ater four attempts to find someone to set up my remote, I cacelled the setup and am returning the MX-990 to desertcart for a full refund and buying it from Surf Remote Controls for less than they are selling it on desertcart AND it comes with the programming software! I plan on learning to do the programming myself. If you don't want to do the programming, then get it from an authorized dealer in your area and have them do the programming. The URC website has a 'Contact' button and you can write them and ask about dealers in your area. It's more expensive but ultimately will save you money in the long run.

## Features

- Universal Remote MX-990 Complete Control IR/RF Remote with Color LCD Screen
- LCD Color Screen from Universal Remote Control
- This 255-device remote has controls for virtually every function
- It also features a 2 4 in LCD screen that turns on when it detects motion
- Connectivity technology: Radio Frequency

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01CF3L6A2 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #86,536 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #5,246 in Remote Controls (Electronics) |
| Customer Reviews | 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars (120) |
| Date First Available | March 1, 2016 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.5 pounds |
| Item model number | MX990 |
| Manufacturer | Universal Remote |
| Product Dimensions | 9 x 6 x 4 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** UNIVERSAL REMOTE
- **Color:** BLACK
- **Compatible Devices:** Television
- **Max Number of Supported Devices:** 255
- **Special Feature:** Universal

## Images

![Universal Remote MX-990 Complete Control IR/RF Remote with Color LCD Screen, Black (MX990) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31vllfZhOPL.jpg)
![Universal Remote MX-990 Complete Control IR/RF Remote with Color LCD Screen, Black (MX990) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61WG+PHDlBL.jpg)
![Universal Remote MX-990 Complete Control IR/RF Remote with Color LCD Screen, Black (MX990) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61bsa1+JfhL.jpg)
![Universal Remote MX-990 Complete Control IR/RF Remote with Color LCD Screen, Black (MX990) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61i7sAI1z+L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: So this unit will learn and transmit RF signals?**
A: no; it learns ir, uses proprietary rf to transmit to its base station, which translateds rf back to ir

**Q: Do you have to get the base station with it?**
A: No you don't have to get the base station if you are only planning to use the remote's IR functionality.  The base station is a nice addition if you prefer not to point the device at the equipment while executing a macro or if the equipment that you are controlling is out of the line of sight of the remote control.

**Q: I need this remote but my legal ccp software stopped syncing when pc updated to win 10. How do i resolve so i can purchase?**
A: Try opening the program through as administrator. That’s what I had to do when I switched to windows 10 and it works fine, otherwise it won’t open.

**Q: how i can get programming software?**
A: The programming is proprietary and not only difficult to get, but is not user friendly.  I recommend having URC-certified programming

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice upgrade from an MX-980.
*by A***R on January 27, 2021*

NOTE: THIS DOES NOT COME WITH SOFTWARE TO PROGRAM IT. Make sure you have a copy first - I doubt any of the amazon sellers will offer it. URC will not give it out except to their custom installers. I am not an installer or pro, just a DIY guy who originally bought a remote from a seller willing to provide the Complete Control software needed. Fortunately, that software continues to be updated including support for the MX-990. My 980s were getting a bit old and wanted to try out the 990s. Physically, the 990 is a much better design. it is much lighter and thinner and the contours on the back allow the remote to sit much better in the hand.. It is more modern looking in all black instead of the grey/black from the 980. The LCD screen has been noticeably improved. Its button layout is slightly different with the shuttle controls (play/pause, FF, REW, etc.). There are also some new ones including the 4 color buttons AND a record button. All of these are well welcomed. The only loss for buttons is a single "Main" instead of the "Listen"/"Watch" pair. This I actually liked! I always hated having to explain to other the difference and I always put the icons under the watch button to avoid confusion. Programming this was mostly the same. You can even import an existing 980 profile but I actually started from scratch as an opportunity to clean things up. The 990 comes with a new set of Icons which are nicer and up-to-date. If you have never programmed urc, there is a bit of a learning curve. Its not like you are writing raw code but you are given a blank slate that you have to fill-in using the GUI. URC has provided some wizards to speed things up but there is still a significant time investment needed even to do a basic setup. You have a very complete IR database if that is all you need. There is also an RF and Serial database if you are using their companion base stations for more advanced setups. Note that "RF" does not mean you can control non-URC devices like Fire Sticks and Roku directly that do not have IR. Turns out you can use the charging cradle from the 980 with the 990. Looks like URC made the back contour of the 990 compatible so it drops right in. Voltage and amperage are the same along with the contacts. Nice touch. Note that the dock from the 990 is actually narrower so the 980 remote will not fit it. Battery (NP-60) is the same which is great since I already have extra. I strongly recommend ordering replacements directly from URC rather then buying aftermarket on amazon or ebay. I have tried many different ones both cheap and pricey and they all fail within a year depending on usage. Now I just call URC directly and pay the $40 each. Expense but they last for years and I dont have to worry about unstable voltage locking/crashing the remote. So, overall, its a great upgrade. If you looking at this as your first URC make sure you understand what it is your are getting into. But, assuming you do, there isnt much this thing cannot do.

### ⭐ This remote doesn't come with the programming software and these third party sellers are not authorized by URC.
*by S***E on January 31, 2018*

I bought this remote because I had one from URC that is an excellent product. The problem started when I added the 'Expert Setup' for $97. So, Amazon scheduled it and the 'installer' (yeah, quotes) showed up and was from a construction company. He freaked out and said, 'I don't know how to do this'. So, he left and I called Amazon and they said, 'So sorry, we will get you an installer that can do the job'. Cut to: the next appointment, a guy from HelloTech. Shows up and says' Where is the programming software they sent with the remote?', I say, 'his is URC, they don't give out the software to consumers, only to their authorized dealers.' The guys says 'I can't do this. I don't have the software.' Okay, so two appointments and it can'rt be done. When you buy the remote and the expert setup it says "Setup of 1 customer-supplied remote and connecting up to 5 devices'. Wrong, wrong, wrong. The software is NOT supplied with the remote and a URC person has to have the software or you've got an $500 paperweight. Amazon is no help and does not understand this whole process. They are offering Expert Setup for something they have no knowledge of. My advice: Unless you have the programming software (and know how to use it) DO NOT buy this remote from Amazon (and, really, it's NOT Amazon who is selling it, it's third party sellers, in my case Go Go Electronics, now it's Audio Visual Guy, both are not authorized dealers and therefor UNC will not honor any warranties or give any tech help) because apparently none of their 'experts' have the software or know how to use it. Ater four attempts to find someone to set up my remote, I cacelled the setup and am returning the MX-990 to Amazon for a full refund and buying it from Surf Remote Controls for less than they are selling it on Amazon AND it comes with the programming software! I plan on learning to do the programming myself. If you don't want to do the programming, then get it from an authorized dealer in your area and have them do the programming. The URC website has a 'Contact' button and you can write them and ask about dealers in your area. It's more expensive but ultimately will save you money in the long run.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome Remote Extremely difficult to Program
*by T***L on December 8, 2022*

I bout the MX990 from Amazon and the URF350 on Ebay. Purchased the CCP software from the internet for $37.00. I have experience programming the Harmony Remotes and thought I could do this - I pulled my hair out and banged my head against the wall but it was no help; I could NOT program it. It was difficult finding somebody who would do it for me and wound up going thru Magnolia A/V (purchased by Best Buy a few years back and only available at certain Best Buy Stores). They sent a Geek who programmed my remote. It cost me $300 to do it. But the MX990 is AWESOME! Definitely fills the shoes of my old Harmony and more. In order to get Magnolia A/V Geeks, you must deal with a Best Buy that has a Physical Store inside Best Buy. I you simply call Best Buy, the Geeks have no idea how to do it

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