This worked with my Samsung TV right away, but I understand that it's easy to program if you need to. It feels good in the hand; I wish it was a little heavier. This same type remote came with a different Samsung in my house, so I knew I would like it better than the remote that came with this TV, which had too many buttons for an un-lighted remote.
This remote is easy to memorize and has few buttons. It does have a built-in microphone for TVs equipped to handle verbal commands.