The largest, most useful, most visible universal remotes available today for individuals with Macular Degeneration, AREDs, or visual impairments. With its pre-programmed infrared system, it can be used with TV's, VCR's and cable boxes. Can be hand held, set on a table or a chair - but never to be lost. Measures 5.5" wide by 8.5" long by 2.5" high and weighs only 12 oz. The keys are a large .75" with large, black numbers. At the touch of a button, they light up for you to see the letters and numbers. This unit will let the user record TV programs, but not program it to record future programs. Uses 4 "AA" batteries (NI) This will work with a satellite dish