Some phones have IR blasters to enable remote functions, but even if yours doesn't, you can do quite a lot over Bluetooth and ...

Google TV, apps, and an IR blaster can transform an old Android device into something useful.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Misplacing your TV remote or losing it between the couch cushions doesn't have to be as frustrating as it seems. Sure, it's always a great ...

Have you ever found yourself juggling three or more remotes just to watch TV or adjust your smart home devices? It’s a frustratingly common scenario in today’s tech-filled homes. With the ...

I bought a single brand of universal remote for each of my seven screen-equipped rooms a while ago. Each has separate programming, and, on occasion, the wrong remote mysteriously migrates into 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 ...

Building a home theater system is every movie enthusiast’s dream, but the downside of it is the graveyard of remote controls on your table—you don’t want to be juggling through them with the snack in ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We're still far away from a time when there will be no need for remotes, and they can pile up if you have consoles, speaker systems, and other ...