It seems Sky remote controls are easily programmable. Here is a site that will help you program you're Sky remote to any television: http://www.sky.com/helpcentre/tv/remote-controls/operate-tv-with-sky-remote/
Ilo TV's have at least four different remote codes. If your original remote does not work, this TV has a different code. If your remote is programmable you can change it to the new TV.s frequency, but I suspect it is not programmable.
To control your Pureview television, you can use a universal remote that is compatible with multiple brands, such as the Logitech Harmony series or the GE Universal Remote. Ensure the remote supports the specific codes for Pureview TVs, which can usually be found in the remote's user manual or the manufacturer's website. Additionally, some smart remotes may offer programmable features that can easily sync with your TV.
Best Buy carries a variety of universal TV remote controls. There are also other stores such as Wal-Mart, Walgreens, and Target that carry universal TV remote controls.
Remote controls for Sky Digiboxes are not available at Amazon.com. Replacement controls can be ordered from http://www.sky.com/helpcentre/tv/remote-controls/order-replacement-remote-control/index.html?hcmp=search-article-sslc.
Remote controls use both infrared and radio frequency technologies. Your typical TV remote uses infrared and your typical car remote uses RF.
The offline retailers that possibly sell universal TV remote controls are the Argos, Currys and Walmart. Universal TV remote controls are used to control TV and other satelite related audio and video devices.
Universal remote controls are manufactured by several companies including Logitech and Sony. Logitech is consistently rated as a top manufacturer for universal television remote controls. http://reviews.cnet.com/best-universal-remotes/
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Joseph N. Jackson, an African American, invented a programmable remote control for television.
Remote controls are designed to operate with specific devices. Normally, a television remote control will not have the buttons to operate a DVD player. However, some manufacturers have television remote controls with DVD controls built in and a player from the same manufacturer can be controlled by the same remote. In addition, there are several third party remote controls that can be programmed to operate a wide variety of devices allowing one control to operate several different pieces of equipment.
Logitech makes great third party remote controllers, as does Sony and Universal. http://wize.com/remote-controls is a great resource to use to find out more.
There are many different brands of universal tv remote controls that are reliable. The best way to find a reliable controller is to read the reviews that people summit.