If you're like me, struggling with an ancient LG air conditioner and a lost remote, this QINYUN replacement is a game-changer. I was skeptical at first—would it really work with my 15-year-old LW6017R? Spoiler: it did, flawlessly.

The setup couldn't be simpler. Just pop in two AAA batteries (not included), point at your AC, and boom—instant control. No pairing rituals or complicated setups. The buttons have satisfying clicks, and the LCD screen is surprisingly crisp for a third-party remote.

Here's what surprised me most: it even worked with my neighbor's Friedrich unit! The LG branding on my unit (despite being QINYUN) made me chuckle—clearly these are OEM-quality clones. At this price point, I expected flimsy plastic, but the build feels nearly identical to my original Kenmore remote.

Two minor gripes: The battery cover feels slightly less sturdy than OEM remotes, and the lack of backlighting means nighttime adjustments require some guesswork. But when your alternative is manually pressing buttons on a dusty AC unit (if they even still work), these are non-issues.

For anyone with older LG/Kenmore/Friedrich units—especially if your front panel controls have given up—this $15 remote is absolute magic. It's resurrected two of my 'vintage' ACs already. Just buy it before they disappear like your original remote did!