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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Learn how to build a smartphone entertainment remote for your TV, streaming apps, media devices, volume, search, and everyday home entertainment.

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 ...