DISH Network remotes do much more than just change channels on your TV. Here’s an overview of what they do and where you can get them for free.
DISH Network Remote Control Features
These are the main functions that the remote control can perform:
control other devices – In addition to controlling your satellite TV receiver, the remote can also control your TV, DVD player, and VCR.
record programs – You can digitally record up to 350 hours of programs with the push of a button. Record the show you’re watching by pressing the “Record” button, or record an upcoming show by highlighting it in the on-screen menu and pressing the “DVR” button to record it.
All of your recorded shows are stored on your receiver’s hard drive. All you have to do to watch a show is go to the “My Recordings” menu, where you’ll see a list of all your shows, then highlight and play the show you want to watch.
It’s much easier than trying to program a VCR or trying to find a particular program on a VCR. Just highlight, click and you’re in business.
Pause, rewind and play live TV – Here’s a feature I love. Let’s say you’re watching your favorite show and the phone rings, or you feel the sudden need for a soda. All you have to do is hit the pause button to pause your show, take your phone call, or grab your soda, then hit the play button to continue watching. So easy. so convenient
Or let’s say you got distracted and missed part of the show you’re watching. Just hit the rewind button to go to the part you missed and hit play to play it again. Also great for reruns of sports shows.
find a program – DISH Network has over 350 channels, so finding a particular show can be like finding a needle in a haystack. But the remote makes finding a program easy. You can search for a particular show by title, by keyword, or by one of the actors’ names by pressing the “Search” button.
See what’s on TV – To find a show among DISH Network’s hundreds of channels, you can press “Guide” for a channel list that shows what’s on and when it’s on. If you highlight a show and press the “Info” button, you’ll get a summary of that show, so you can decide if you want to watch it. This is a real time saver.
resize image – If you have a standard size TV and something is being broadcast in widescreen format, you will get big black bands at the top and bottom of the picture. With the format control, you can resize the image to make it bigger and fill the screen.
In addition to all the features listed above, DISH Network remotes have the usual “Power On/Off”, “Volume” and Channel buttons, plus a few other buttons to fine-tune your viewing experience.
Free remote controls from DISH Network
You can get free remote controls, plus a complete satellite TV system, including installation, when you order one of DISH Network’s software packages. Prices start at $19.99 per month for 40 channels and go up to $79.99 for 350 channels.
