Smart Remotes

A typical home has around six home entertainment devices, including a TV, a DVR player, a set top box, and a media streamer. Each of these devices has its own remote control, and it is easy to either lose these remotes or get sick of the clutter, so this is when a universal remote app comes to help. Smart remote controls can help you solve the clutter problem, allowing you to … [Read more...] about The Ultimate List of the Best Smart Remote Options for 2020

Logitech first entered the universal remote space in 2008 with its Harmony One. It was one of the best universal remotes, but with its selling price, it was just very expensive. Logitech has since come out with more affordable remotes, including the Logitech Harmony 700 and the Logitech Harmony 650. Here is the full Logitech Harmony 650 vs. 700 comparison so you can make a … [Read more...] about Logitech Harmony 650 vs 700: Which Universal Remote Will You Love?

As smart home automation technology continues to force its way into consumers’ homes, it is becoming readily apparent that a better control unit is necessary. The smartphone works – most of the time – but it usually relies proprietary apps that are manufacturer dependent. Sure, there are ways to circumvent this dependency, but it’s far from easy (especially for people that want … [Read more...] about The NEEO Review – A Really Smart Remote?

The world has been waiting for a true universal remote. Many have tried, most have failed. Some remotes use codes that fail to recognize or work with at least one product in your home entertainment set up. Other systems use dongles to replicate the IR beams, and they can be hit or miss too. Blumoo claims to succeed where others have failed, or at least mildly annoyed … [Read more...] about A Blumoo Smart Remote Review – Pros and Cons