New Dish 21.0 Remote NOW AVAILABLE!

Are you one of the folks thats has a Dish remote control that has no code to work your TV? Does your remote only work a few features of the TV and you wish it worked more?

Dish now has a brand new remote control model number 21.0!

I would like to insert a link here from the Dish site but it is not there yet. I just bought one and it works great for my Olevia HDTV.

It has many codes for TV's never on any Dish remote in the past including Olevia and more.

Almost all of the remotes only work power on and off on the TV's along with volume and mute. Want more?

By default, this new remote only does the same thing but it also has a learning function. It learns other functions off you TV's remote if you want. TV settings, change different TV inputs and all these kinds of things.

It is both a IR (TV1) remote or UHF (TV2). It does whatever you want it to do once you set it up.

Once I set mine up properly it was so easy to use even my wife was pleased. :haha:

This is great especially for those with TV brands that do not work with Dish remotes. Even if you happen to have a TV that this remote does not work, it can still learn to work your TV as long as you still have your TV's original remote control.

All this for $20.00!! Plus S&H. Tax may be included in some areas.

How do you get it? Call Dish at 800-333-DISH(3474) and order one up. Remember, you want the new model 21.0 remote control. I had the choice of paying immediately or have it included with my next bill.

It seems that these remotes are about to be included with all new receivers very soon for no extra cost.

Happy Holidays to everyone!

Can you tell me if it's like the current remote for the 622? One of mine, gets the most use, the paint and lettering is coming off and pretty soon you'll have to remember what button does what. I was thinking of calling Dish to get a replacement, I think they are free but $20 to ship and you only get a choice of second day shipping. I would like something a little more rugged since this one is less than two years old.

Can you tell me if it's like the current remote for the 622? One of mine, gets the most use, the paint and lettering is coming off and pretty soon you'll have to remember what button does what. I was thinking of calling Dish to get a replacement, I think they are free but $20 to ship and you only get a choice of second day shipping. I would like something a little more rugged since this one is less than two years old.

It will work with a 622, 722 or whatever along with any TV as I stated earlier. Replacement remotes are not free and this is right about the same price of whatever remote you are looking for. TV1 or TV2.

It will work with a 622, 722 or whatever along with any TV as I stated earlier. Replacement remotes are not free and this is right about the same price of whatever remote you are looking for. TV1 or TV2.

My remote (I use for TV2) sucks in that it will not work with a Sony DVD player. Only a few functions, but not critical ones like skip and FF/FR.
Not a very old DVD player either, and a very basic one. It will even work with a 10 year old Toshiba VCR but not a 3 year old basic Sony DVD player.
Does anyone know if other device codes have been expanded with the 21.0?

My remote (I use for TV2) sucks in that it will not work with a Sony DVD player. Only a few functions, but not critical ones like skip and FF/FR.
Not a very old DVD player either, and a very basic one. It will even work with a 10 year old Toshiba VCR but not a 3 year old basic Sony DVD player.
Does anyone know if other device codes have been expanded with the 21.0?

Yes it has expanded Sony DVD player codes. Go to Satellite Guys US for the manual with all of the devices/codes listed.

Yes it has expanded Sony DVD player codes. Go to Satellite Guys US for the manual with all of the devices/codes listed.

Again, it doesn't even matter if the code is not included. You can teach the remote different button functions as long as you have your original working remote control.

Again, it doesn't even matter if the code is not included. You can teach the remote different button functions as long as you have your original working remote control.

Yes that is correct, I was just answering the posters question. I do really like the learning function which will help anyone who can't find a code for their equipment.

I have bought a few Dish remotes on ebay for about $4-6 each

Dish sent me one for free, just charged me S&H. I think they said the 622 was stil under warranty or something like that. The remote stopped working then started working again. I split the 2nd output into two TVs (one in the master bedroom and a second in the master bath) so I use all three remotes.

Has anyone else had a problem with the silver paint pealing off of the remote? You may not notice it because the plastic under it is gray like the bottom of the remote.

Yes that is correct, I was just answering the posters question. I do really like the learning function which will help anyone who can't find a code for their equipment.

Excellent, all around. I did not even consider the learning capability at first glance. Thanks to you both.

I have bought a few Dish remotes on ebay for about $4-6 each

Not the 21.0, if you did and did not post a link, you are in serious trouble! :mad:

Has anyone else had a problem with the silver paint pealing off of the remote? You may not notice it because the plastic under it is gray like the bottom of the remote.

I hope they don't use the same paint scheme on this remote. I remember some Sony & Philips branded universal remotes as well as others (common mfr. I'm sure) had the same 'feature' . Very annoying.

It will work with a 622, 722 or whatever along with any TV as I stated earlier. Replacement remotes are not free and this is right about the same price of whatever remote you are looking for. TV1 or TV2.

I just got off the phone with support and they won't sell you the remote. Only available by getting the 722k or 222k receiver. If someone, in this New Year has proof otherwise, then please let me know as I find this highly irritating, along with them losing the contract with our local ABC affiliate in mid December...looking, very soon to get out of my contract.

Update: Re-called, told them I just want to order the 21.0 Remote, they of course, want to help "correct" your current issue...which isn't correctable (UHF dish remote, no-code IR TV)...pushed for the new 21.0, not the same 6.3 I already have, and she finally came back and said it will be here in 2 days for almost $28...I will update if/when it shows up and works/doesn't solve my issues.

Thank you for the knowledge!

hey buddy, is it like universal remote?

i have 2 satellites at home. one is dish and one is directv.

can i use this remote to play and change channels for both these satellites?

I just got off the phone with support and they won't sell you the remote. Only available by getting the 722k or 222k receiver. If someone, in this New Year has proof otherwise, then please let me know as I find this highly irritating, along with them losing the contract with our local ABC affiliate in mid December...looking, very soon to get out of my contract.

Update: Re-called, told them I just want to order the 21.0 Remote, they of course, want to help "correct" your current issue...which isn't correctable (UHF dish remote, no-code IR TV)...pushed for the new 21.0, not the same 6.3 I already have, and she finally came back and said it will be here in 2 days for almost $28...I will update if/when it shows up and works/doesn't solve my issues.

Thank you for the knowledge!

Good luck with your issues.. yeah, they will sell it. I have a 622 and can not use all buttons that apply to the 722k and they sold it to me anyway. It's money.
I just needed a remote more programming capable for TV2 location. It will end up being redundant, because it will be included with the 722k when that is available.
I use a Harmony as my 'master' for TV1 and the rest of my system.
Be interesting to see how many of the new features Logitech will program up for the Harmony.

Update:
Received remote package in the mail...of course it was another 6.3. Called back, got someone who fought me wanting to "fix my remote issues." I told them the only issue they need to fix is to send me the correct remote that I ordered. Supposedly going to receive the 21.0 next week...I will continue the saga once the package (of whatever) shows up!

I want to get this remote, I have an Olevia TV.

Yes...remote came last night. The 21...worked like a charm. Now the wife and I are happy that we have one consolidated remote to work the bedroom TV/DVD/Satellite...incredible that this remote had codes for my Insignia TV...I haven't found one (tried 3 from the stores) that had it programmed!
Kudos...after a few challenging phone calls...to DISH on getting out a good UHF/IR remote.

I just received this remote. It is great. Seems to control my Olevia tv and my Yamaha receiver. I can't get it to function with the Xbox 360. Any ideas? They list codes for it but none have activated the power off and learning has not seemed to work either.

Dish Network has a support page for the 21.0 remote that seems pretty helpful to me and helped iron out the bugs.

This is the Dish Network Tech support Page for the 21.0 remote:

/http://tech.dishnetwork.com/departmental_content/TechPortal/content/tech/remotes/21.0.shtml

It has good information and trouble shooting help.

Yes 616 , . I have an Olevia too . Have you tried the code for your new remote , in your old one . Would you please post the code for me ?

Yes 616 , . I have an Olevia too . Have you tried the code for your new remote , in your old one . Would you please post the code for me ?

Interesting question.

First off, the new remote did not come with the big manual with the codes so I had to do a manual search for it. Not that big of a deal as I found it in about 5 minutes and about 100 code tries.

Dish now has a whole section in their web site (http://tech.dishnetwork.com/departmental_content/TechPortal/content/tech/remotes/21.0.shtml) about this remote including the codes. Olevia comes up as 564, 578, 580 & 910. The only one of these numbers that seems valid with the Olevia is 578 but that did not work with my old 5.3 IR remote.

Go to the link I provided just above and find everything anyone needs to know about this remote.

Bottom line.. You need the new 21.0 remote to work an Olevia. Sorry.

Interesting question.

First off, the new remote did not come with the big manual with the codes so I had to do a manual search for it. Not that big of a deal as I found it in about 5 minutes and about 100 code tries.

Dish now has a whole section in their web site (http://tech.dishnetwork.com/departmental_content/TechPortal/content/tech/remotes/21.0.shtml) about this remote including the codes. Olevia comes up as 564, 578, 580 & 910. The only one of these numbers that seems valid with the Olevia is 578 but that did not work with my old 5.3 IR remote.

Go to the link I provided just above and find everything anyone needs to know about this remote.

Bottom line.. You need the new 21.0 remote to work an Olevia. Sorry.

No big deal but it seems like I posted that website info yesterday two posts a go. ;)

Thanks Yes616 . My thinking was that you might be able to get the code directly from your new remote the same way you could read it from the old remotes and then put it in the old one .If it happens to be in the old remote under another brand or model that I haven't tried , maybe it would work . But if what your saying is 578 is the code your new remote uses , then your right . I need the new one .

Maybe I should have been clearer. 578 seemed to be the only code that was valid as this was the only code where the source buttons blinked 3 times after programming to confirm. I did not get that at all with the other codes.

Regardless, no code worked with the old remote.

Just got off the phone with Dish - they tell me the 21.0 remote is not compatible with my current Dish 612 receiver, and the only receiver with a DVR that would work is the 722K, for a low, low $200 extra! Has anyone used the new remote with a 612? I have an Olevia 242T and would love not to be using 2 remotes. Alternatively, what third party remotes operate both Olevia and Dish? Thanks.