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The best universal remotes

Are you sick of using a million different remotes to control your media room? Sounds like you should invest in a universal remote. Brands like Logitech have been making these A/V saviors for years, and there’s a reason they haven’t stopped. A solid universal remote consolidates all your home theater hardware controls into one easy-to-grab device, so you can finally shelve the five dog-chewed remotes sitting on your ottoman. Better yet, if you’re a double screener (scrolling through Instagram on your phone, with Netflix on in the background), there are even universal remote apps you can download to your mobile. Think of that. You may not even need to touch a remote.

Like many home theater products, universal remotes are made by numerous companies. Some cost hundreds of dollars, others less than $10. Where does one even begin, you ask? Not to fear. That’s where we come in. We’ve rounded up the best on the market, from models with bare-bones controls to the most advanced and interactive remotes money can buy. The Logitech Harmony 665 is our top choice because it is affordable and it is so easy to use.

Are you sick of using a million different remotes to control your media room? Sounds like you should invest in a universal remote. Brands like Logitech have been making these A/V saviors for years, and there’s a reason they haven’t stopped. A solid universal remote consolidates all your home theater hardware controls into one easy-to-grab device, so you can finally shelve the five dog-chewed remotes sitting on your ottoman. Better yet, if you’re a double screener (scrolling through Instagram on your phone, with Netflix on in the background), there are even universal remote apps you can download to your mobile. Think of that. You may not even need to touch a remote.

Like many home theater products, universal remotes are made by numerous companies. Some cost hundreds of dollars, others less than $10. Where does one even begin, you ask? Not to fear. That’s where we come in. We’ve rounded up the best on the market, from models with bare-bones controls to the most advanced and interactive remotes money can buy. The Logitech Harmony 665 is our top choice because it is affordable and it is so easy to use.

Why we picked the Logitech Harmony Companion:

The Harmony Companion is built for the 21st century. It lets you control up to eight devices at once, from Philips Hue lights and smart TVs to A/V components enclosed within cabinets, using either the included remote or the companion app for Android and Apple devices. The included Harmony Hub acts as the brain of the system, sending commands via infrared or Bluetooth depending on the devices you want to control. Unlike the Harmony 665, which is only infrared, you don’t need to maintain line-of-sight with your components or point the remote in a specific direction — its wireless signal even works through walls.

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