The listing, while mentioning it doesn't have the microphone, did not make clear that it did not have Bluetooth like the original remote. The Bluetooth allows for better response when pushing the buttons and to be able to control the TV even without direct line of sight. If it's not called out that it doesn't have a feature that the original remote DOES have, I'm going to assume that this has it too. That did not happen here as far as it's lack of Bluetooth connectivity is concerned.