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

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

Universal remotes are a convenient way to control multiple devices without separate remote controls. If you own a Toshiba TV and want to program a universal remote to control it, this post will guide ...

For $59.99, the SwitchBot Universal Remote boasts compatibility with over 80,000 devices and supports Matter. For $59.99, the SwitchBot Universal Remote boasts compatibility with over 80,000 devices ...

A handheld remote control that can turn on and operate any unit of equipment in a home theater system, such as an A/V receiver, cable box, TV, DVR, CD/DVD player and media hub. It uses built-in remote ...

Consolidate all of your device controllers into a single easy-to-use unit. By Thomas Hindle There are so many devices nowadays. Chances are you’ve got at least four connected to your big TV screen.

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. Having a universal remote really comes in handy if you have a lot of different devices that all require their own remotes. For example, having ...

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 ...

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The SofaBaton is a smartphone app-programmed, rechargeable, battery-operated, universal remote control that sends Bluetooth and infrared signals via a wireless hub to operate home electronics. I ...