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Post by Joe Saggese on Jan 20, 2023 2:32:25 GMT
I’m going to pick up a universal remote for my Lionel trains because I have several Bluetooth engines and I have a tendency of misplacing the remotes……. Does the universal remote control all Lionel Bluetooth engines? And is there anything I might need to know about the remote itself?  Thank you |
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Post by david1 on Jan 20, 2023 5:27:38 GMT
You can control up to 3 engines at one time. You get some of the announcements of the engine, horn/whistle, fwd, reverse, uncoupling.
You can also get the Lionchief app (free) on your phone. Both the universal remote and the app are great ways to run any legacy engine. (Bluetooth only)
Btw Joe, the Universal remote should be around $55.00 new. But some places have been increasing the prices. Be careful who you buy from.
Dave
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Post by Adam on Jan 20, 2023 9:18:37 GMT
You may need to update the software on the remote. That will ensure it works with all of the Bluetooth trains.
I like mine but sometimes I also just use the LionChief app.
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Post by pjackson on Jan 20, 2023 13:17:04 GMT
Hi
I use the remote all the time. It is very convenient because you can run three trains at a time. The app is nice also but then you are restricted to one train at a time.
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Post by Country Joe on Jan 20, 2023 15:07:23 GMT
I have the Universal Remote and I like it. I think there are 1 or 2 very early LionChief engines that will not work with the Universal Remote. I like it better than having a remote for each engine. As Adam said, you may need to update the software but it's fairly easy to do.
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Post by dennym57 on Jan 20, 2023 15:19:04 GMT
You may need to update the software on the remote. That will ensure it works with all of the Bluetooth trains. I like mine but sometimes I also just use the LionChief app. How do you update the software?
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Post by Adam on Jan 20, 2023 15:22:19 GMT
You may need to update the software on the remote. That will ensure it works with all of the Bluetooth trains. I like mine but sometimes I also just use the LionChief app. How do you update the software? There are some good videos on the subject. You first need to download the app for this process.
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Post by dennym57 on Jan 20, 2023 15:29:55 GMT
How do you update the software? There are some good videos on the subject. You first need to download the app for this process.
Wow, I didn't know you could do that. We have a universal remote at the club. I'll have to do it when no one is around.
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Post by bobthetrainguy on Jan 20, 2023 19:30:39 GMT
I’m going to pick up a universal remote for my Lionel trains because I have several Bluetooth engines and I have a tendency of misplacing the remotes……. Does the universal remote control all Lionel Bluetooth engines? And is there anything I might need to know about the remote itself? Thank you Many people have complained about the range of the remote. If you have a large layout it’s something to consider. You don’t want a pricey Lionel locomotive launching itself off your layout! It’s just one of the reasons I really dislike the Bluetooth control.
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Post by Joe Saggese on Feb 1, 2023 20:12:34 GMT
Long story short.......I went on vacation to North Carolina and visited Nicks Trains in Raleigh. I was sort of excited that I forgot to buy the universal remote control 
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Post by pjackson on Feb 20, 2023 21:22:28 GMT
Hi Joe
Did you ever get the Lionel remote? If so, how do you like it?
Thanks
PJ
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Post by Joe Saggese on Feb 21, 2023 0:31:16 GMT
Hi Joe Did you ever get the Lionel remote? If so, how do you like it? Thanks PJ I picked one up this past Saturday. I havent used it yet. Ill post when I do!!!
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Post by madockawando on Feb 23, 2023 12:43:00 GMT
The Universal Remote is an excellent device. It’s easy to use and the range is adequate for all layouts except the unusually large.
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Post by phil55 on Feb 23, 2023 16:18:56 GMT
I have 2 universal remotes to control my Legacy engines. Its a cheaper alternative to the Legacy control system.You don't get all of the Legacy features but its good enough for me.Never had a problem with them!
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