Universal TV Remotes
Universal Remote Control URC-WR7 7 Device Remote Control with 4 Favorite Channel Buttons
Price: $23.99
(291 customer reviews)
30 used & new available from $13.95
The URC-WR7
Most people think programming universal TV remotes has to be a nightmare but the URC-WR7 from Universal lets you “teach” it by pointing the old remote at it while you press buttons. No more reading manuals, hassling your techie friend, or relying on your teenager; anyone can program this remote themselves.
Logitech Harmony 1100 Universal Remote with Color Touch Screen
Price: $249.95
(390 customer reviews)
18 used & new available from $199.99
If you’re like me and horde gadgets you’re probably sick of the clutter and hassle of having a ton of different remote controls for all of your equipment and you wish you have universal TV remotes to solve the issue. Today’s high-end audio visual equipment can be configured touse a universal remote control so that you can control an entire room full of gear with just one handheld device.
The most impressive type of universal TV remote available these days is the large rectangular type that resembles a tablet and has a large touchscreen. These can turn your arm chair into a veritable A/V command center where you can control lighting, sound, video, input devices, and even the climate control all from one controller. These tablet-sized remotes can cost several hundred dollars but are fully programmable and some can even run custom programs on them to expand their functionality.
There are so many different devices and so many different ways that one might wish to control their behavior that no one remote control is going to be able to solve all of your problems but you should be able to find a universal TV remote that will fit the majority of your needs. It’s simply a matter of making sure that the remote you choose to buy supports the devices that you have and the features that you need.
