Smart TV makers want you to use their interfaces and apps. They wouldn't have loaded the screens with all of this software if they didn't want people to use it. That doesn't mean the experience you'll ...

Smart homes are littered with gadgets, media boxes, and screens that all use proprietary remotes. Some of them can be easily controlled with your smartphone, but there's a catch — these ...

I was born in the ’80s, so it goes without saying that remotes were my primary way of interacting with electronics for quite a while. I used to love the Logitech Harmony line of universal remotes and ...

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 ...

If you hate keeping dozens of remotes for all your devices at home, a universal remote may be the answer. There are lots of options these days, including turning your Android phone into a universal ...

Between juggling remotes for TVs, surround systems, cable boxes, streaming devices, and more, it's easy to become overwhelmed or lose track of them. Whether they slip between the cushions on your sofa ...

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