Best Dish Remote Replacement

Last Updated: Mar 29, 2023 @ 11:14 am.

Finding the Best DISH Replacement Remote

Let’s talk replacement remotes for DISH!

When it comes to replacing a DISH remote, you have to figure out how old your DISH receiver is—for newer models, you can buy a DISH-branded remote. For older receivers, there is some mixed news: you may have to wade into the remote aftermarket to find a replacement. 

The good news is there are lots of options out there, even for older models. We asked our parent readers for their favorites and then even tried out a few remotes with an older DISH receiver.

One important tip: older remotes may need to be programmed to work with your TV. And sometimes these remotes don’t come with pairing instructions. Our advice: simply search for pairing instructions, as you can often find videos online that will walk you through the process. Codes are also widely available. 

Here are the replacement remotes we recommend: best DISH replacement remote

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Denise & Alan Fields are consumer advocates and best-selling authors. The Fields have authored 12 books with three million copies in print, including the best-selling guide to baby gear, Baby Bargains.

The Fields have been featured and quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times.

As consumer products experts, the Fields have been guests on the NBC Today Show, Good Morning America and ABC’s 20/20.

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When we test a product, we always purchase it with our own monies. We do not take free samples, as we believe that compromises our independence.

We also fact check manufacturer information with our own measurements. If a maker claims a product weighs X pounds, we will weigh it to make sure. If the battery life is supposed to be six hours, we will see how it stands up in the real world.

In some cases, we will do interviews with experts in the field to get additional feedback on products.

To get hands-on time with products, we regularly meet one-on-one with gear companies and even tour manufacturing facilities. (When we do this, we pay our own travel expenses).

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We make our living from affiliate commissions, but we always recommend what we think are the best bets for our readers (not the ones that are the most expensive). We are always looking for products that offer the best bang for the buck.

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