Get something different

Universal remotes are easy to find. They're sold at dollar stores. This is a typical cheap remote with one Achilles Heel. It was easy enough to program, and even fits nicely in hand. However, the power button is large and very easy to push. I usually lay remotes face-down to keep them from sliding off of furniture. In this position, nearly any accidental contact with the remote is likely to turn off the TV. Clumsiness and dogs make this error frequent.

I've had all brands of remotes, but this is the only one that I've ever bothered to review. Most of them live their unnoticed lives, and are replaced upon their demise. This one has moved into a drawer as I finally got tired of it and bought a different one. It would be fine for many people, but I find this one aspect of its design to be unacceptable.