Universal Remote Control (for Spies)
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This small little key chain is the “Micro Spy Remote”. It’s a mini Universal remote control that will fit in your pocket. Next time you’re stuck somewhere watching a television program that makes you crazy… try this out and watch the chaos ensue.
Let’s say you’re stuck in an airport for several hours, and the only place left to eat is in a bar. Everyone is drinking, and whooping it up over a sports game you could care less about. Or maybe… you’re at a friend’s house, and they’re watching a movie about something you would rather eat poison than watch. Heck, maybe you’re at home, and your significant other is watching a balloon flying through the air… for the fifth hour in a row!
This is when you need the Micro Spy Remote from ThinkGeek. You can aim it at almost any television in the world, and push a button… voila! It will come up with the proper code to access the tv. You can then change the channel, turn the volume up or down, or even shut the set off! No one will be the wiser, since this remote is so tiny, it’s easy to miss.
This little universal remote is the newest (secret) weapon in your arsenal to confuse hoards of TV viewers and perhaps save the free world as we know it. In seconds (just hold the mute button until the TV target mutes), you can take control of almost any television set, thus preventing S.M.U.S.H. propaganda from brainwashing what the Americans so cleverly refer to as “couch potatoes” (though, really, would anyone notice?)
I think I’ll see how much money is left in my checking account, and order several of these for my friends’ Christmas presents!
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38 Comments
OmniDragon
December 14th, 2007
at 10:27pm
I wonder if this would work while sitting in the doctor’s office, financial aid office, or the dmv
Allen
December 14th, 2007
at 10:46pm
We have something in common. We both dis-like sports. I am not alone. Woo Hoo!
Shawn Streitmatter
December 14th, 2007
at 11:24pm
pretty cool remote chris. i think this remote would be a great stocking stuffer for this chrismas holiday.. I would buy one. and i think all my kids would love to have one al well. would also like to say great review and keep up the good work ..
frank harvey
December 14th, 2007
at 11:25pm
I think that these little spy remotes will be an excellent christmas gift but I think if the wrong person finds you using them you might get in a lot of trouble cause some people dont like being amused.
Spelda
December 14th, 2007
at 11:28pm
This would be useful when my parents are playing their TV too loud when I’m trying to nap. This is weird, because it’s usually the parents yelling about those crazy kids and their loud music…
OzarkMark
December 15th, 2007
at 1:21am
I’ve actually used my Compaq IPAQ to do the same thing in my Dr’s office. It comes with NEVO software to control almost anything IR(IfraRed).
Randatheu
December 15th, 2007
at 3:34am
This will probably be one of the most entertaining thing for me for some time.
Windows Vista Torrent
December 15th, 2007
at 7:13am
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Iggy
December 15th, 2007
at 10:35pm
Guess everyone has long forgotten the Casio watch from years ago that basically did the same thing.
Will F
December 16th, 2007
at 11:39am
Awesom I want One WOOO havok
sbushfan11
December 17th, 2007
at 2:41am
I need one of these for the next time they put on Oprah on the tv at the gym. Great review
CathPresbyter
December 24th, 2007
at 2:17pm
Coolness, I gotta get one.
shadybase45
December 28th, 2007
at 3:03pm
yerp!
shadybase45
December 28th, 2007
at 3:03pm
wats the bets this guy commits suicide within 3 years
shadybase45
December 28th, 2007
at 3:07pm
your a ***, you actually loved a video byy the biggest nerd in history?
sahmbedah
January 4th, 2008
at 7:22am
you rule! Greatest prank ever!
Dumbgooseproductions
January 5th, 2008
at 6:13am
You can just buy those at gas stations, you can change channels too
Booopper
January 9th, 2008
at 4:06am
I hate this man to the very depths of whatever scraps of a soul I still have. Stop explaining that it’s your “email” address, and just get on with the damn video. honestly, stop trying. If you’re a geek, but not a funny one, you don’t belong on a show.
Red-fox
January 12th, 2008
at 3:22pm
I think the guys at Gizmodo had fun with one of these at CES…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICpM3ItIhI0&eurl=http://www.monsieurdream.com/index.php/2008/01/11/300-gizmodo-seclate-au-ces-2008/
haha why dont they tape the front of the IR receiver? I bet it’s not the first time sombody do something like that…
DanielDaniel1
January 21st, 2008
at 9:25am
just ordered mine gonna integrate it in side my jacket sleeve lolololol
Ravensfan0825
January 22nd, 2008
at 9:11am
i just got one but not like that
BlackHawk1776
January 25th, 2008
at 12:49am
I’d have to say very high. lol
shadybase45
January 25th, 2008
at 1:31pm
haaa, yerp
shadybase45
January 25th, 2008
at 1:40pm
no i believe he stopped trying to get a girlfriend when he got a 12 month contract with a prostitute
ozzyscrazytrain
February 17th, 2008
at 1:40am
did u get that from america or from a uk site if so witch uk site did u get it from
shaunp4trick
March 6th, 2008
at 9:18am
I GOT a saturday FOR THAT LOL I TURNED ON JEPORDY AT LUNCH AND THE SEURITY GAURDS TURNED it back off then i kept turing it back on and then they went to turn it off and i turned it off right before he did lol. seriously a saturday for turning the tv on? like wtf
samgie04
March 29th, 2008
at 11:18am
nice idea ill do that also :)
forrest225
March 30th, 2008
at 9:21pm
i am getting one! cant wait
forrest225
March 30th, 2008
at 9:24pm
whats even better is the fact that i am getting it for free.
carterman69
March 31st, 2008
at 7:19am
haha i did this in class for 45 minutes non stop and my teacher had no clue. so much fun well worth the money trust me.
mrjesus6666
April 11th, 2008
at 4:57am
i just got one but it doesnt ******* work
yazuak
April 16th, 2008
at 3:10pm
On thinkgeek, it says it works on most European TVs… does it work on most tvs in North America, too?
josh198869
April 23rd, 2008
at 1:44am
i want to try this at the airport lol
80amnesia
April 25th, 2008
at 3:29am
moron… you dont like sports
fulskull6
April 27th, 2008
at 4:14am
were did u get tht from?????????
MitchTime
May 8th, 2008
at 4:38pm
dealextreme (google it)
343GuiltySparkO4
May 13th, 2008
at 6:48am
If you take this to Wal-Mart, it takes only 2 seconds to take control/shut off a TV because they’re programmed to work with Universal Remotes without set up ^_^ I went to the TV section and turned off like 8 TVs.
Flaws:
1) However, it doesn’t work with the TVs suspended from the ceiling, for reasons I don’t know.
2) It’s hard to turn off all the TVs at the same time, because they’re so close together the signal could get caught by a TV already turned off next to it.
Kamazar
May 23rd, 2008
at 10:44am
Mine arrived yesterday. On a trip to Sam’s Club, it shut off about 5 TVs. I love seeing people’s reaction and personell running around :) All we need are more codes…