After programming, see if the universal remote controls the basic functions of your device. For example, a universal remote should turn a TV off and on, change the volume, channel, and source input.

Unlike some universal remote controls, the URC Digital R50 does not require connection to the internet for programming, and no PC is required.

The Sofabaton U2 offers a good design and lots of features for the price. Though it has flaws, it’s the best affordable remote we’ve found in a dying category.

Is your living room or home theater getting crowded with new devices? It's a pain to keep up with all those remotes. Thankfully, the best universal remotes will keep all your controls in one package.

A universal remote control has to be, well, universal. That means that the remote can control all the components an average audio/video enthusiast could throw at it.

Programming Methods The Blackweb remote is a popular universal remote that allows you to control multiple devices from a single remote control, such as TVs, DVD players, and audio systems.

The company called Universal Remote Control used to lead the pack with remotes like the URC-R40, but the company now focus almost exclusively on control systems for professional installation.

Universal remotes offer a convenient solution by allowing you to operate multiple devices with just one remote. If you own an LG Blu-Ray player, programming a universal remote is a breeze.

All universal remote programming is done through their desktop app. It walks you through the process of selecting the components in your system, and then creating macros (that it calls Activities).

Clunky, limited support for third-party devices makes this “universal” remote appropriate only for smart home dwellers who are deep in the SwitchBot ecosystem, while Matter support depends on ...