The first remote control for a TV was the Zenith Space Command back in the 1950’s. Space Command used sounds at ultrasonic frequencies to control the set. It wasn’t until the 1980’s and the Viewstar ...

Sometimes, you look around at all these gadgets and in a rare moment of inspiration or madness, you look at them all a little different- connected in a way they are currently not, but perhaps should ...

If you need to manage and play your PC's music, videos, and photos from a distance, check out the Ahanix iMon Universal IR Remote. You'll be dazzled by what it can do—if you can get it to do what you ...

What do you do when you lose the remote control to your TV? Or what if you want to control your entertainment center, air conditioner, and security camera from one place? In both instances, you can ...

Universal remotes are a handy tool to have around if you have many devices that would all otherwise have their own remote controls. Merging them all into a single device leads to less clutter and less ...

USB IR dongles almost cure PS3's universal-remote woes One of our original and most persistent gripes about the PS3 has been the lack of any sort of IR support that would allow you to program your ...

Which universal remote works best with Vizio TVs? If you’re looking for a way to make the most out of your Vizio TV and its integration into your home theater setup, a universal remote for Vizio TVs ...

Wouldn’t it be so magical if you could control all your home appliances with one single remote? This out of the ordinary creation is none other than the universal IR blaster remote control, which can ...

In our review of the Roomie Remote we found it to be one of the most capable iOS remotes on the market, though it's not without its flaws. Read on for the full review. Tremendous power and flexibility ...

is an editor overseeing The Verge’s product reviews and service journalism programs. Dan has covered the technology world for over a decade at The Verge. A good universal remote can completely change ...

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 Apple ...