The Hampton Bay Miramar is one of the more recognizable ceiling fans Hampton Bay has ever produced. The 60-inch version in particular became a fixture in larger American living rooms, great rooms, and primary bedrooms through the mid-2000s and well into the 2010s, and a significant number of them are still running in homes today. It is a fan that was built for large spaces, with a 60-inch blade span, a decorative iron scroll assembly, and a dual light kit that pushes light both downward through a frosted glass bowl and upward through the top of the scroll. That combination of size, style, and dual lighting made it a popular choice for rooms where the fan was a visual centerpiece as much as a functional appliance.
Like most Hampton Bay fans of its era that were designed for larger rooms, the Miramar was sold with a remote control system as the primary means of operation. The remote controlled fan speed, fan direction, and both light circuits, and in many installations there was no wall control at all beyond the power supply. That setup works perfectly when the remote is working and present. When the remote stops working, gets lost, or gets damaged, the fan becomes difficult or impossible to use normally. You can pull the chains on the motor housing to cycle fan speed and direction, but you lose all light control and the convenience the fan was designed around. Getting a working remote back in hand is not optional for most Miramar owners. It is the thing that makes the fan usable again.
This article covers everything you need to know to find the right replacement remote for the Hampton Bay Miramar, understand how the remote control system works, avoid the mistakes that cause most replacement remote purchases to fail on the first attempt, and get the fan back to full operation.
Understanding How the Miramar Remote System Works
Before ordering anything, it helps to understand the basic architecture of how the Miramar’s remote control system works, because that understanding is what prevents the most common and most frustrating mistake people make when replacing a ceiling fan remote.
The Miramar’s remote control system has two separate components. The first is the handheld transmitter, which is what most people think of as the remote. The second is a receiver unit that is installed inside the fan’s canopy, wired into the fan’s electrical circuit, and permanently mounted there. The transmitter sends a radio frequency signal when you press a button. The receiver picks up that signal and translates it into instructions for the fan motor and the light circuits. Both components have to be present and functioning for the remote system to work, and both have to be communicating with each other on the same frequency channel for any response to happen.
When you buy a replacement remote for the Miramar, you are buying a new transmitter. The receiver stays exactly where it is. This is the detail that catches people off guard, because it means that if the receiver has failed rather than the transmitter, a new remote will not fix the problem. A dead receiver produces a fan that does not respond to any remote, any button configuration, or any signal the transmitter sends. If your Miramar is completely unresponsive to the remote but the fan still runs correctly when you pull the chain, and the lights still work when you pull their chain, the receiver may have failed and the fix is a receiver replacement rather than a remote replacement. If the remote itself is the problem, which is far more common, the fan responds normally to the pull chains but cannot be controlled remotely.
The Miramar 60-inch ceiling fan uses the UC7080T and CHQ7081T receiver family across both its earlier 458-242 production version and its later AC374 version. This was one of the most widely deployed receiver systems in Hampton Bay’s lineup during the peak years of Miramar production, and it operates on the 303 MHz radio frequency band. The system uses four-position DIP switches to pair the transmitter to the receiver, which is the setup step that makes or breaks a replacement remote purchase and is explained in detail below. The receiver handles three fan speed settings, a fan off function, separate uplight and downlight circuits, dimming capability for both light circuits, and a direction reversal function for seasonal use.
The Dual Light Configuration and Why It Matters for Remote Selection
The Hampton Bay Miramar’s dual light kit is one of its defining design features and one of the details that makes remote selection slightly more involved than it would be for a fan with a single light circuit. The main glass bowl at the bottom of the fan directs light downward into the room. The decorative scroll assembly has additional sockets at the top that direct light upward, creating an ambient uplighting effect that bounces off the ceiling. In the original design, each of these circuits was controlled independently through the remote. You could turn the downlight on and the uplight off, set the downlight to full brightness and dim the uplight, or turn both circuits on or off together depending on the mood or task in the room.
Not every replacement remote for the UC7080T receiver family replicates this dual circuit control. Some aftermarket remotes include a single light button that controls both circuits simultaneously rather than independently. If you use your Miramar’s uplight and downlight independently as separate lighting layers in the room, a remote with only a single light button is a meaningful downgrade in functionality even if it restores basic fan operation. Before finalizing any replacement remote purchase, confirm that the remote includes both an uplight control and a downlight control as separate functions. The original Hampton Bay UC7080T remote had both, and a proper replacement should match that capability.
Where to Find a Replacement Remote for the Hampton Bay Miramar
There are several different places to source a replacement remote for the Hampton Bay Miramar, and they differ in terms of price, availability, compatibility certainty, and how much work you have to do to confirm you are buying the right thing.
Dedicated Hampton Bay Parts Suppliers
The most reliable starting point for Miramar owners is a supplier that specializes in Hampton Bay ceiling fan parts and has specifically matched their remote inventory to Miramar compatibility. The Hampton Bay Miramar Ceiling Fan Remote available at hampton-parts.com is built around exactly this kind of targeted compatibility. A supplier that organizes its inventory by fan model rather than by general remote category has already done the cross-referencing work for you, which eliminates the step where most buyers run into uncertainty.
When you buy a replacement remote from a source that has not specifically confirmed Miramar compatibility, you are responsible for verifying that the remote’s compatible receiver list includes the UC7080T or CHQ7081T, that the remote covers both the uplight and downlight circuits, and that the DIP switch configuration matches what your fan’s receiver uses. All of that verification is manageable, but it adds friction to a purchase that should be simple. A specialized Hampton Bay parts supplier has done that work in advance, which matters particularly for buyers who are not familiar with how ceiling fan remote systems work and do not want to spend time cross-referencing model numbers before they can be confident they are ordering the right part.
There is also a practical advantage in terms of support. If the remote arrives and you are not sure how to set the DIP switches, or if something about the setup is not working and you cannot figure out why, a supplier whose business is built around Hampton Bay fan parts is going to be a more useful resource than a general electronics retailer. The customer service team at a big box retailer or a general Amazon seller is not going to be familiar with the specifics of UC7080T DIP switch pairing. A Hampton Bay parts specialist is.
Amazon and the HCDZ Aftermarket Remote
Amazon is the first place most people search when they need a replacement part for anything, and the Miramar is no exception. The HCDZ replacement remote for the UC7080T and CHQ7081T receiver family is one of the most widely available aftermarket options for the Miramar on Amazon. It is specifically listed as compatible with the UC7080T, CHQ7080T, UC7080T1, CHQ7080T1, CHQ7081T, and RR7080T receiver models, which covers the full range of receiver variants used in the Miramar across its production run. It includes a wall bracket, does not include a battery, and sells at a price point that makes it one of the more accessible replacement options available.
The HCDZ remote functions correctly when it is set up correctly. The setup requirement is the DIP switch configuration, which is the step that trips up most buyers who expect the remote to work immediately after the battery is installed. It will not. The DIP switches in the remote must be set to match the DIP switches in the receiver before the remote and receiver will communicate. Until that step is completed, the remote sends a signal on whatever channel the factory default DIP switch position corresponds to, and unless your receiver happens to be set to that exact same position, the fan will not respond. This is not a defect. It is how the system works, and it applies equally to every remote in the UC7080T family including the original Hampton Bay remote.
The build quality of the HCDZ remote is functional but reflects its price tier. The plastic housing has some flex when gripped, the button travel is shorter and less tactile than the original Hampton Bay remote, and the printed labels will show wear over time with daily handling. These are real differences from the original remote, but none of them affect the fundamental ability of the remote to control the fan correctly once the DIP switch setup is completed.
The Anderic RR7080T
The Anderic RR7080T is the premium aftermarket option for the Miramar’s receiver system and the alternative to consider when build quality and warranty coverage matter more than the lowest possible price. Anderic is a North Carolina-based company that focuses specifically on replacement remote controls for ceiling fans and other consumer electronics, and the RR7080T is designed for exactly the UC7080T and CHQ7081T receiver family that the Miramar uses.
The Anderic remote uses the same DIP switch pairing approach as the HCDZ option and covers the same receiver family, so the setup process is identical. Where it differs is in the physical product. The housing is more rigid, the buttons have deeper travel and more pronounced tactile feedback, and the overall feel is meaningfully closer to the original Hampton Bay remote than the HCDZ alternative. Anderic backs the RR7080T with a one-year replacement warranty, which the HCDZ product does not offer. For a fan that is used daily in a main living area and where the remote is the primary and only control interface, the Anderic product justifies its higher price. For a fan in a guest room or seasonal space that sees lighter use, the price difference is harder to justify against the HCDZ option.
The Original OEM Remote
The original Hampton Bay UC7080T and CHQ7081T remotes are still available through secondary market sources including eBay and specialty ceiling fan parts suppliers as new old stock or refurbished units. An original OEM remote offers exact compatibility with the Miramar’s receiver, identical button layout and function to what the fan shipped with, and the same build quality as the remote that originally came in the box. For buyers who want the remote to feel and function exactly as it did when the fan was new, the original is the right answer.
The trade-off is availability and price. OEM remotes are not in active production, which means stock is limited to whatever units remain in circulation. A listing that is available today may sell through before you order, and prices for original remotes in good condition tend to be higher than the aftermarket alternatives because the supply is finite. If you find an original UC7080T or CHQ7081T in good condition at a reasonable price, it is the cleanest possible solution for the Miramar.
Home Depot
Home Depot is the original retail home of the Hampton Bay brand, and it carries ceiling fan parts and accessories both in store and online. The practical challenge with Home Depot for a Miramar remote replacement is that the store’s remote inventory tends to favor current production models and universal remotes rather than specific replacements for older fans like the Miramar. The UC7080T specific options are more reliably found through online specialty suppliers than through a store visit, though larger Home Depot locations in major markets sometimes carry a broader parts selection. If you need a replacement urgently and cannot wait for shipping, calling the store to ask whether a compatible remote is in stock is worth doing before making the trip.
The DIP Switch Setup Process in Detail
The DIP switch setup is the step that determines whether your replacement remote works with your Miramar or not. It is not complicated, but it requires understanding what you are doing and why before you start pressing buttons and concluding the remote is defective.
Open the battery compartment on the replacement remote. Remove or do not yet install the battery. Look toward the back of the battery compartment behind the battery slot and you will find a row of four small toggle switches. These are the DIP switches. Each switch can be toggled independently to the up or down position. The combination of positions across all four switches defines the frequency channel the remote transmits on. The receiver inside the Miramar’s canopy has a matching set of four DIP switches, and they were set to a specific combination at the factory. For the remote and receiver to communicate, their DIP switch positions must match exactly.
If your original Miramar remote is still physically present even if it is not functioning, open its battery compartment and look at the DIP switch positions. Since the original remote was paired to the receiver at the factory, its switch positions already match the receiver. Copy those positions exactly to the replacement remote and the pairing is complete without accessing the canopy at all. This is the fastest path when the original remote is available.
If the original remote is gone, you need to access the receiver inside the canopy directly. Turn off power at the circuit breaker for the fan’s circuit. Remove the canopy cover from the fan by unscrewing the screws or bolts that hold it to the mounting bracket. Inside the canopy you will find the receiver, which is a small box wired into the fan’s electrical connections. The DIP switches are on the receiver and are accessible without removing it from the canopy in most Miramar installations. Note the position of each of the four switches and replicate that exact pattern on the replacement remote. Replace the canopy, restore power, and test the remote.
Set the DIP switches before inserting the battery. Some remote circuits initialize their frequency settings at the moment power is applied, and setting the switches after the battery is in can occasionally produce inconsistent behavior. The correct sequence is to set the switches first, insert the battery second, then test.
What to Do If the Fan Still Does Not Respond
If the DIP switches are set correctly and the remote is confirmed to be sending a signal but the fan does not respond, the receiver is the likely source of the problem. Receiver failures happen due to power surges, age-related component degradation, and moisture exposure, and a failed receiver makes the fan completely unresponsive to any remote signal regardless of the DIP switch configuration. Hampton Bay UC7080T and CHQ7081T replacement receivers are available through the same suppliers that carry the transmitters. Replacing the receiver requires turning off power, removing the canopy, disconnecting the old receiver, installing the new one, setting the DIP switches on both the new receiver and the remote to a matching position, and restoring power. It is more involved than replacing a remote but it is within the scope of what a homeowner comfortable with basic electrical work can handle.
Confirming Compatibility If You Are Not Sure Which Receiver Your Fan Has
If you no longer have the original remote and you are not certain whether your specific Miramar uses the UC7080T receiver family, the fan’s manual is the definitive reference. Hampton Bay manuals list the original remote part number in the parts and accessories section. If the manual for your Miramar shows UC7080T or CHQ7081T as the original remote, any UC7080T-compatible replacement will work with the receiver installed in your fan. If the manual shows a different model number, confirm compatibility against that model before ordering. Hampton Bay used multiple receiver families across its product history and a UC7078T, UC7083T, or UC7067 receiver is not interchangeable with the UC7080T family even though they are all Hampton Bay products from the same general era.
Getting the Most Out of the Replacement Remote
A few habits at setup make a meaningful difference in how long the replacement remote stays useful. Install a fresh high-quality alkaline 9-volt battery rather than whatever is available. Mount the included wall bracket near the room entrance on the day the remote arrives. A remote that has a fixed home on the wall does not end up in a couch cushion, a junk drawer, or dropped hard enough to crack the battery compartment, which are the three scenarios that produce most replacement remote purchases in the first place. Photograph the DIP switch positions in both the remote and the receiver and keep that photo with the fan’s documentation. When the battery eventually dies or the remote needs to be replaced again, that photo means the next setup takes five minutes instead of an hour.
The Hampton Bay Miramar was built to run for decades, and a working remote is what makes it a pleasure to use rather than a fan you have to get up and stand under to control. Finding the right replacement for the UC7080T receiver family is straightforward once you know what the fan uses, and getting the DIP switch setup right on the first try is straightforward once you know what that step involves. Start with a supplier that has confirmed Miramar compatibility, follow the DIP switch setup sequence before testing, and the fan will be back to full operation the same day the remote arrives.