The EchoStar Technologies 5.0 IR infrared remote control is designed to work directly with EchoStar/Dish Network satellite receivers. The Echostar remote can also be programmed to control the basic operations of other components of your entertainment system, such as your television or DVD player. The ability to program other components to the EchoStar remote allows it to operate like a type universal remote. The basic instructions for programming the EchoStar Technologies 5.0 IR remote are fairly straightforward.
