Q. Why?
A. Because a tv that is powered on is like second-hand smoke. Why should you be exposed to tv just because someone else is addicted to it?

Q. What do you mean by "addicted"?
A. "Addicted" means habitually engaging in a behavior without conscious control.

Q. What about good programs?
A. Sure, there are programs on tv that may be OK. So, go ahead and watch it, if you so choose. But when the good show is over, can you turn off the tv? Or do you feel a strong urge to just see what's on another channel? Think about it! Turning a tv off is a choice!

Q. Will TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote control turn off any tv?
A. We have taken great pains to make sure that TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote control can turn off as many tv's as possible. There may be some tv's that TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote control will not work with, but TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote control should be able to turn off virtually any remotely controlled tv in North America, Europe and Asia.

Q. Can TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote control hurt my tv?
A. TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote control is just a remote control. It works on the same principle as your tv's remote control. It can not hurt your tv, or anyone else's tv.

Q. Is TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote control harmful to people or other animals?
A. TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote control is just a remote control. It works on the same principle as your tv's remote control. It is as safe as any tv remote control. In fact, not only is TV-B-Gone ^TM universal remote control safe, but it may be necessary for your healthy existence in our modern world.

Q. What about children?
A. Children should be encouraged to watch tv as little as possible. TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote control may be a useful tool to turn off tv's in an enjoyable way. Of course, TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote control should not be used by children who may chew on or choke on small plastic items.

Q. Do you really think life is better with less tv in your life?
A. YES! Many people's lives are changed instantly when they turn their tv off. Just a few of the benefits people may experience are: an increased sense of well being, less anxiety, more time for productive activity, and satisfying social interactions.

Q. What is the ettiquette of turning off a tv in a public place?
A. TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote control is capable of turning off virtually any remotely controlled tv. Since a tv that is powered on fills the room with its sights and sounds, impinging on everyone in the room, it is similar to a smoker who fills a room with smoke. Some people may like breathing in someone else's smoke, but that's not for everyone. Similarly, not everyone wants to be disturbed with someone else's media. If someone were smoking a cigar in a public place and you were disturbed by it, you would probably either leave, or you would ask them if they would mind putting it out. Similarly, if someone is filling your space with disturbing sights and sounds of a tv, you have the same choices. With TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote control, you also have the power to turn the tv off with others' approval.

Q. How long will it take for TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote control to turn off my tv?
A. Most tv's will turn off within a few seconds. But it may take up to 69 seconds for TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote control to reach the POWER code for your tv in its extensive database.

Q. What do you mean when you say that TV-B-Gone^TM is a personal safety device?
A. The sounds and images from tv that we are constantly bombarded with everywhere we go have a powerful effect on us. Through repetition, the many messages about ourselves and the world we live in from this potent medium seep into our psyches. We may be safer if we have the ability to shield ourselves from these particular messages, allowing us to more easily create our own messages and ideas.

Q. Will my TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote control turn off my tv if it is playing a video instead of a tv show?
A. Yes! Your TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote control does not care what is playing on your tv -- it simply turns it off.

Q. Why are there 2 models of TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote control?
A. Since manufacturers of televisions often use different POWER codes for their North American, Asian and their European models, we offer 2 models of TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote controls:

• a North American & Asian model
• a European model

Q. Are batteries included with my TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote control?
A. Yes! All TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote controls come with batteries installed.

Q. How long will the batteries last in my TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote control?
A. For most people, the batteries in your TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote control will last from 6 months to a year (though, of course, the more you use it, the quicker the batteries will need to be replaced).

Q. How do I change the batteries in my TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote control?
A. Here is where you find out how to change the batteries.

Q. How do TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote controls work?
A. Click here to find out how TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote controls work.

Q. Where can I buy a TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote control?
A. As of 22-October-04, due to the overwhelming popularity of TV-B-Gone^TM universal remote controls we are currently out of stock. They will be available on our website again soon. Please join our email list if you would like to be informed of when they will be available.

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