[JasperJoe]

The remote I got with my replacement 830 is IR/RF. The old one was IR only. I use the RF from the room adjacent to the receiver.

 

[Jimsathome]

The remotes coming with the 830 is IR/RF whereas the 800 is IR only.

 

[gzink]

Year4s ago I changed the neighbour's channels and we were on a country lot. He wondered why his tv was doing stuff by itself.

 

[NovaMan]

The greatest advantage to radio-frequency remotes is their range: They can transmit up to 100 feet from the receiver (the range for Bluetooth is shorter), and radio signals can go through walls. But I disabled mine, because with 3 receivers my 830 will interfere with my others. It's great if you have only one receiver and 2 tvs hooked up to that receiver in a different room, you can change channels on the remote TV.

 

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...But I disabled mine, because with 3 receivers my 830 will interfere with my others.

Most receivers that utilize RF technology can be "paired" with one remote so that you can use RF even with several different receivers in the home/area.

 

[ExDilbert]

Even if pairing is not available, the RF channel can sometimes be changed. It looks like the XR11 remote (2017 model) and the XR15 remote (2020 model) can be paired but the pairing is done differently for each.

Pair Your Xfinity Remote to Control Your Xfinity X1 or Flex Streaming Device

Learn about pairing your Xfinity remote to control your TV Box.

www.xfinity.com

 

[NovaMan]

Good to know, in case I ever need to use it. Thanks gentlemen.

 

[gzink]

Yes with Shaw you could choose and set 001 002 etc.

 

[tvmaster]

The remote would be the same model you were given with your 6XX, there weren't any remote updates done for 8XX (though a couple of years ago we did get the TV pairing instructions screened onto the back, that's the only difference).

Thanks for this info. A question you my be able to answer: with Shaw only offering ‘rentals’ with regards to the 800 series replacements, and then on ONLY one unit (many like me have five, owned 600 series devices), will I be able to just say ‘no’ when Shaw wants me to change to a DSR830, and continue using my ‘owned’ units until the final conversion is done? I’m considering just winding down and eventually cutting my satellite ties….not a big fan over renting. Thanks.

 

[Jimsathome]

Thanks for this info. A question you my be able to answer: with Shaw only offering ‘rentals’ with regards to the 800 series replacements, and then on ONLY one unit (many like me have five, owned 600 series devices), will I be able to just say ‘no’ when Shaw wants me to change to a DSR830, and continue using my ‘owned’ units until the final conversion is done? I’m considering just winding down and eventually cutting my satellite ties….not a big fan over renting. Thanks.

I think Shaw has no choice but to allow you to do this, but I'm wondering what service are you going to?

 

[Keith Brannen]

Thanks for this info. A question you my be able to answer: with Shaw only offering ‘rentals’ with regards to the 800 series replacements, and then on ONLY one unit (many like me have five, owned 600 series devices), will I be able to just say ‘no’ when Shaw wants me to change to a DSR830, and continue using my ‘owned’ units until the final conversion is done? I’m considering just winding down and eventually cutting my satellite ties….not a big fan over renting. Thanks.

You can purchase a new unit from SD, 830 was 299 plus tax. As well, since I purchased my unit, my 630 will not be de-commissioned after 30 days (if you opt for a free rental that is what happens to the unit you replace). You could also buy used units cheaper (provided it was not a rental, and is clear of any charges) to add to your system.

 

[cpmrich34]

You can purchase a new unit from SD, 830 was 299 plus tax. As well, since I purchased my unit, my 630 will not be de-commissioned after 30 days (if you opt for a free rental that is what happens to the unit you replace). You could also buy used units cheaper (provided it was not a rental, and is clear of any charges) to add to your system.

Can you be able to purchase 800 series receivers as well I believe they are 99 or something or only 830 series is on purchase option?

 

[Keith Brannen]

Can you be able to purchase 800 series receivers as well I believe they are 99 or something or only 830 series is on purchase option?

I assume you can purchase the 800 as well. At the very bottom of https://www.shawdirect.ca/hardwareupgrade
under footnote 6 in the Terms and Conditions about the 8xx series it says "Purchase options are also available." so that is what I said when I called to get my 830. I'm not sure what the price of the 800 is, though I thought the 800 at 99 was a special offer when we had to upgrade our really old receivers the last time they made changes.