He has a cat named after one of the best TVs ever made. Expertise Ty has worked for radio, print, and online publications, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Smart home retrofitting and automation company SwitchBot has unveiled its new Universal Remote. The SwitchBot Universal Remote offers support for Matter when used with the SwitchBot Hub 2 or Hub Mini ...

Using your smartphone as a controller is convenient, cost-effective, and reduces clutter by replacing multiple remotes. It offers portability, multi-device control, and customizable features like ...

The new hotness in consumer electronics might be RF remotes based on protocols like Bluetooth Low Energy, but there’s still plenty of life left in the classic infrared remote. Especially with projects ...

While the newest Fire Stick remote is capable of controlling many — but not all — of the most popular TVs, soundbars, and other devices that use infrared technology, older models can only use ...

You'd think a remote control technology that was first introduced in the 1980s would be completely obsolete by now. But infrared (IR) remotes are still very much kicking half a century later, despite ...

A massive hole was left by Logitech when it exited the universal remote business, which it had long dominated with its Harmony line of smart learning remotes. Several companies have tried to pick up ...

Ty Pendlebury is CNET's senior editor for TV and home audio, and author of the daily Insider newsletter. He has rigorously tested, reviewed and written about AV equipment for the company since 2006.

The device is a complete remote that can be used with a Windows Pocket PC as well as being used as iPod/iPhone. The device is a complete remote that can be used with a Windows Pocket PC as well as ...