Shop for universal remote controls

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: Philips' superb Prestigo SRU8010 will appeal to TV-centric users looking for a universal remote that's both affordable and easy to set up. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, DVD player, MD player, DVD/DVR/VCR, TV, Amplifier, CD player, Satellite or Cable, Learning, Programmable, LCD backlight, Multi-brand compatibility

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 56 reviews

The Bottom Line: A sleek design, an impressive feature set, and a manageable price tag make the Logitech Harmony Advanced Universal Remote an excellent choice for Xbox 360 owners. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, Game console, DVD player, AV receiver, TV, VCR, 12, Easy online set up, Multi-brand compatibility, Back-lit buttons, Programmable

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 158 reviews

Specs: Universal remote control, CD recorder, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, Home control, Radio, DVR, Projector, Amplifier, TV, Plasma panel, Learning, LCD display, Built-in speaker, Memory backup, Glow buttons, 2.3 in x 1.3 in x 8.1 in

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

Specs: Universal remote control, DVD player, Cable box, Satellite TV system, Cassette deck, TV, VCR, DVR, Amplifier, CD player, 8, Programmable, Memory backup, Macro function, PIP function, Volume control, Learning, 2.1 in x 1.1 in x 8.7 in

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, Cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, 7, Memory backup, 2 in x 1 in x 9.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: Programming this remote can be intimidating for beginners, but the SL-9000 is a solid performer. Read review

Specs: Programmable remote control, AV Selector, DVD player, Home control, Radio, Cable box, Satellite TV system, Cassette deck, TV, VCR, CD player, LD player, 8, Multi-brand compatibility, Memory backup, Macro function, Back-lit buttons, 2.5 in x 1.1 in x 8.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, DVD player, Satellite or Cable, TV, VCR, DVR, 8, Back-lit buttons, Multi-brand compatibility, Learning

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, DAT deck, AV receiver, Cable box, Cassette deck, TV, VCR, CD player, MD player, LD player, 5, LCD display, Multi-brand compatibility, Sleep timer, Memory backup, LCD backlight, Back-lit buttons, Code search function, 2.8 in x 1.5 in x 8.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Acoustic Research Universal Smart Remote works well once you've managed to set it up, but it cannot replace the easy-to-use experience with that of a Harmony remote. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, Amplifier, CD player, Projector, AV receiver, DVD/DVR/VCR, Satellite or Cable, Upgradable, LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The URC-300 combines the best attributes of hard buttons and an LCD touch screen into a superior universal remote. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, Audio/video components, 15, Programmable, Multi-brand compatibility, Touch panel, Macro function, Learning, 3 in x 1.3 in x 9 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, DVR, Cable box, 15, Learning, Back-lit buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, Blu-ray player, Home Theater System, Rechargeable, Wirelessly control HomeShare speakers, browse and play music, DLNA 1.5, Simple on-screen guided set up, Programmable, Learning, 6.3 in x 0.7 in x 3.7 in

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, Satellite or Cable, 4, Rubber keys, PIP function, Memory backup

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Harmony 510 is a good PC-programmable universal remote, but you should opt for one of the two nearly identical Harmony models instead. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, DVD player, AV receiver, VCR, Satellite TV system, Cable box, Projector, AV System, 5, Supports 5000+ brands, Guided online setup, One-touch activity controls

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, DVD player, TV, VCR, Cable box, Audio/video components, 5, Multi-brand compatibility, Learning, PIP function, Macro function

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Universal remote control, Amplifier, DVD player, Satellite or Cable, CD player, TV, 8, Upgradable, Multi-brand compatibility

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, Audio/video components, Macro function, Learning, 2.2 in x 1.2 in x 8.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, VCR, DVD player, CD player / changer, AV receiver, AV System, Amplifier, Cable box, 10, Multi-brand compatibility, Programmable

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Universal remote control, AV System, Satellite or Cable, DVD player, Audio system, TV, VCR, DVR, 8, Back-lit buttons, Programmable, Multi-brand compatibility, Sleep timer, Code search function

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, AV receiver, Amplifier, VCR, DVD player, 4, Multi-brand compatibility, Code search function, Memory backup

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Universal remote control, Cable box, Satellite TV system, TV, VCR, 4, Color-coded buttons, Multi-brand compatibility, Sleep timer, Memory backup, Back-lit buttons, Code search function, 3.9 in x 0.4 in x 10.9 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.4 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: RCA's RCU900 learning remote offers a touch-screen LCD on the cheap--if you can live with its numerous design and control compromises. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, DVD player, Cable box, Satellite TV system, TV, VCR, CD player, 8, Programmable, Sleep timer, Macro function, LCD backlight, PIP function, Learning

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, Audio/video components, DVD player, TV, VCR, 4, Back-lit buttons, Multi-brand compatibility, Memory backup, Code search function

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, VCR, CD player, Cable box, DVD player, 4, Sleep timer, Code saver function, Code search function

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, DVD player, Cable box, Satellite TV system, TV, VCR, 5, Rubber keys, PIP function, Multi-brand compatibility, Memory backup