Almost everyone is familiar with losing a remote, and while some TV and A/V receiver manufacturers are beginning to offer their own remote apps, not all of them do. That’s where apps like Tekoia’s ...

Smart homes are littered with gadgets, media boxes, and screens that all use proprietary remotes. Some of them can be easily controlled with your smartphone, but there's a catch — these ...

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 ...

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In this guide we’ll show you how to use any Android phone or tablet as a remote control. Instead of paying for an expensive universal remote try this list of the best Android remote control apps. Some ...

TV today is home to some of the best content available in the market. While most of TV is now enjoyed on smartphones and tablets via streaming apps, there are still a large bulk of users who rely on ...

The SwitchBot Universal Remote works with many devices, including those with Bluetooth remotes. The built-in backlight makes it easy to find and use in the dark. The remote requires SwitchBot Hub for ...

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 ...

You would think that turning the iPhone into a universal remote control would be easy, but it turns out it's not: We've seen a couple of unimpressive attempts from developers. FastMac and Umee's ...

Click on Remotes and Devices . Scroll down to Home Theater Control and then click on Volume Control . Select "Learn New Device." Follow the on-screen instructions to teach the Siri Remote volume ...

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 ...