The infrared remote control might not hold the seat of honor in the average home theater setup that it once enjoyed, but it’s not quite out to pasture yet. After all, what are you going to use to stop ...

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Dear Savvy Senior: Can you recommend some simplified universal television remotes for seniors? My 88-year-old dad, who lives in a retirement community, has some dementia and gets confused with all the ...

Fantastic as a universal remote for controlling up to four devices or consoles. Easy interface and dead-simple remote control. Lets you jump directly into Netflix and other streaming apps. Has ...

With technological advancements, managing multiple electronic devices can become quite cumbersome. However, Radio Shack comes to the rescue with its versatile universal remote. This handy device lets ...

Universal remotes have always felt like a bit of a gamble. Any time you look at reviews or browse user impressions here on the forum, the feedback is all over the place. The Logitech Harmony Elite was ...

Clunky, limited support for third-party devices makes this “universal” remote appropriate only for smart home dwellers who are deep in the SwitchBot ecosystem, while Matter support depends on Apple ...

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Imagine the convenience of operating all your devices with just one remote. Well, it’s possible through programming and using the right codes. Read on and explore how to program your Emerson TV with a ...

Which universal remotes are best? It can be incredibly frustrating to have to constantly swap between a handful of remotes to control your TV, Blu-ray player, soundbar, cable box and everything else ...

Is there a simple universal remote that is good for these devices? Some are IR and some are RF. That means you could go with something simple like the Harmony 350 for $50. If you do want to support ...