Wife-proof remote control for Cox cable boxes?

[Boomzilla]

We were recently forced by our local cable company (who has a monopoly on local service) to rent a descrambler box for our TV.

The remote they gave us is this one:

So long story short, my better half (despite being smarter than me) refuses to learn how to use the remote, complaining that "it's too complicated," and then disturbing me a dozen times a day to come "fix" the TV.

What she wants is an inexpensive, simple remote with the following functions:

Power on/off (single button that powers up/down BOTH the TV and the remote box)

Volume up/down (function controlled via the TV - not the cable box

Channel selector numbers

Previous channel button

Mute

So a total of 14 buttons - no more or she'll get confused, push the wrong button, and call me to help.

I could buy a multi-function (multi-device) remote & disable all the unneeded buttons, but then she'd be repeatedly pushing a button that she shouldn't and complain that nothing's happening.

I'm tired of being live-in tech support. Please help!

Boom

[adaboy]

My wife likes these so much we have 3 of them and she wants another in my sons Loft.

Also since you are tech support in the event something goes wrong you can correct from a different room or out of the house using your smart phone. (yes you can connect over 3g or 4g)

[adaboy]

Jan 12, 2016 9:05:25 GMT -5 Boomzilla said:

We were recently forced by our local cable company (who has a monopoly on local service)

I hear you on this! This is something the Government has to tackle, cannot believe this is allowed.

[Boomzilla]

Hi adaboy - I can't see from the photo - Make & model?

Thanks.

[adaboy]

Jan 12, 2016 9:16:20 GMT -5 Boomzilla said:

Hi adaboy - I can't see from the photo - Make & model?

Thanks.

Logitech Harmony Smart Control with Smartphone App and Simple Remote - Black or White

www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4

[Boomzilla]

I'm thinking maybe closer to this:

[geebo]

I would double dog dare you to try and take the Harmony Ultimate remote away from my wife. And I guarantee you would regret trying.