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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 ...

Google TV app, previously known as Play Movies and TV, is now getting a major upgrade that would add a new feature from the company to control Android TV via Bluetooth and WiFi and act as a Universal ...

Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio products, ...

The Harmony Hub lets you control hundreds of thousands of IR- and Bluetooth home entertainment devices from a Wi-Fi connected smartphone-as long as the Wi-Fi is reliable. The Harmony Hub—the latest ...

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 ...

Even though the technology has been in use for decades, IR blasters are a key part of today's smart TVs and will be for years to come. Here's why.

Consolidate all of your device controllers into a single easy-to-use unit. By Thomas Hindle There are so many devices nowadays. Chances are you’ve got at least four connected to your big TV screen.

Over the last several years, a handful of alternatives to the Apple TV’s controversial Siri Remote have surfaced. The latest comes from Universal Electronics, and it ditches the touchpad design ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With streaming becoming one of the preferred methods for folks to access their home entertainment options, the number of services offering ...