The old phone remote was caveman-simple, and I mean that as a compliment.

There’s nothing quite as annoying as losing your TV remote. Decades ago, when remote controls were cutting edge, you would at least be able to use manual controls instead. But these have been ...

If you use a television set that’s connected to a cable TV box, DVR, a soundbar or home theater speaker system, Blu-Ray DVD player and a streaming device, chances are you have multiple handheld remote ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

GE remote controls come with a set of codes that enable them to work with a wide range of devices. You can find your remote codes in the GE Remote Control Codebook ...

Fire TV Stick remotes offer a ton of features, but they do stumble from time to time. Here are some common problems with the gadget and how to fix them.

TV remotes are no longer single purpose devices, especially if you have a Samsung TV with the original remote, which is ...