LOUTOC TX810U

A $16 USD Sony remote replacement with backlit buttons and working voice search. It feels cheap, but it works, and that's what matters.

The response time is listed at 0.2 seconds with a 32-foot range, and in practice, owners say it's snappy enough that you won't notice a delay. The backlight is the standout feature here, lighting up every button so you can find the mute button during a midnight Netflix binge without blinding yourself with your phone. The voice function requires a quick pairing dance, holding VOL- and Mic for five seconds, and most people get it working on the first or second try. But the build quality is where the budget price shows. It's ABS plastic, lightweight, and feels a bit hollow compared to the original Sony remote. The buttons have a mushier press that won't fool anyone who's used the real thing.

The KOOMOER For Sony TV RMF-TX800U is the most direct competitor here, another third-party Sony replacement that's been around long enough to build a following. The LOUTOC edges it out with the backlight feature, which the KOOMOER typically lacks at this price point. If you're comparing against a Samsung F6000F or Insignia F20 Series, you're in the wrong aisle entirely, those are actual TVs, not remotes. The TAGUO Universal Apple TV remote is a different beast too, aimed at Apple's ecosystem with no Siri support, so it's not a real alternative for Sony owners. For Sony Bravia users, the LOUTOC is the more complete package among third-party options.

At $16 USD, this is a no-brainer if your original remote is dead and Sony wants way more for a genuine replacement. You're getting voice control, backlit buttons, and six streaming shortcuts for less than the cost of a large pizza. The CAD price of $38 is a bit steeper, but still cheaper than Sony's official option. Just know you're trading premium feel for budget pricing.

The LOUTOC TX810U is a replacement remote for Sony Bravia Google TVs, and honestly, that's the whole story. If your original RMF-TX810U died or got swallowed by the couch, this gets you back to channel surfing for around $16 USD. It's not trying to be fancy, it's trying to be a functional stand-in, and on that front it mostly delivers. The backlit buttons are a genuinely nice touch that even some original Sony remotes skip, and the 4.4-star rating across 43,585 reviews tells you most buyers walk away satisfied. But don't expect it to feel like the real thing in your hand.

If you want the exact same weight, texture, and button feel as your original Sony remote, this isn't it. Go buy the genuine Sony replacement and pay the premium. Same goes if you're rough on remotes, the ABS plastic here won't take the abuse that the original can.

Buy it. If your Sony remote is lost, broken, or being held hostage by a toddler, the LOUTOC TX810U gets you back in control without emptying your wallet. The backlit buttons alone make it worth the $16 USD, and the voice function works well enough to justify skipping Sony's overpriced official replacement. Just don't expect it to feel premium, because it doesn't.