Shop for universal remote controls

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 19 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Harmony 700 delivers the bulk of the Harmony One's excellent feature set and ergonomics at a lower price point. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, Cable box, Satellite TV system, DVD player, Projector, Blu-ray player, AV receiver, 6, One-click activity buttons, Supports 5000+ brands, Easy online set up, Rechargeable, Back-lit buttons, Programmable, 1.8 in x 5.3 in x 9.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a cheap and easy universal remote--and you can live with its streamlined feature set--the Logitech Harmony 300 is a great choice. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, Amplifier, TV, Satellite TV system, DVD player, Cable box, Game console, Blu-ray player, DVR, 4, Programmable, Guided online setup, Supports 5000+ brands

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: The URC Digital R50's successful combination of good ergonomics, solid design, and easy programmability makes it a good alternative to Logitech Harmony universal remotes. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, Audio/video components, TV, DVD player, VCR, Cable box, Satellite TV system, 18, Programmable, Macro function, Learning, 2.3 in x 1.1 in x 8.9 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you only need to control three devices, the Logitech Harmony 200 is the best universal remote you can buy for under $20. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, Cable box, DVD player, Blu-ray player, DVR, 3, Supports 5000+ brands, Programmable, Guided online setup, One-click activity buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 55 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it lacks real multiroom capabilities and may not offer quite the flexibility of competing high-end tablet-style remotes, the swanky Logitech Harmony 1000 can be programmed by the average consumer, which saves the cost of hiring a home installer to program it. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, DVR, DVD player, VCR, Game console, AV receiver, AV System, Amplifier, 15, Guided online setup, Rechargeable, Multi-brand compatibility, Touch panel, Programmable, One-touch activity controls

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 105 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it isn't perfect, the Logitech Harmony 890 should be near the top of your list if you're in the market for a sub-$400 RF remote that can operate equipment that's hidden behind cabinets or closet doors. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, DVD player, VCR, Game console, AV receiver, Amplifier, CD player, DVR, Radio, 15, Back-lit buttons, Easy online set up, One-click activity buttons, Multi-brand compatibility, Programmable

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Universal remote control, DVD player, Audio/video components, CD player, Audio system, VCR, Satellite TV system, TV, 18, Learning, Programmable, Back-lit buttons, LCD display, Macro function, Memory backup, LCD backlight, 2.2 in x 1.3 in x 8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  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

• 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, Satellite TV system, DVD player, Cable box, Amplifier, AV receiver, CD player, AV System, DVR, TV, VCR, 15, Multi-brand compatibility, Rechargeable, Easy online set up, Programmable

• 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

• 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

• 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, Amplifier, DVD player, Satellite or Cable, CD player, DVD/DVR/VCR, MD player, TV, Programmable, Multi-brand compatibility, LCD backlight, 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, Cable box, Blu-ray player, DVD player, DVR, Satellite box, TV, VCR, 4, Multi-brand compatibility, Back-lit buttons, Programmable, Large code library

• 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:
  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: 1.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Universal remote control, CD recorder, DVD player, Cable box, LCD TV, TV, VCR, Amplifier, Personal computer, Plasma panel, CD player, 24, Programmable, Multi-brand compatibility, Sleep timer, Macro function, Volume control, Battery level indicator, 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, DVD player, AV receiver, Cable box, Satellite TV system, Cassette deck, TV, VCR, Amplifier, CD player, LD player, 8, Programmable, Multi-brand compatibility, Sleep timer, Macro function, Back-lit buttons, Programmable multi button, Built-in clock, Code search function, Learning, 11.7 in

• 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: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, AV System, AV receiver, DVD player, VCR, Satellite TV system, Cable box, Multi-brand compatibility, Easy online set up, Back-lit buttons, Programmable, One-touch activity controls

• 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: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, DVD player, Satellite or Cable, Audio system, TV, VCR, 6, Programmable, Macro function

• 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, CD recorder, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, Radio, Home control, TV, DVR, Projector, Amplifier, Plasma panel, LCD display, Programmable, Memory backup, LCD backlight, Back-lit buttons, 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, Satellite or Cable, TV and VCR, DVD, 6, Back-lit buttons, Programmable, Sleep timer, 1.9 in x 1 in x 8.5 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, VCR or DVD, Cable box, TV, Back-lit buttons, Programmable, Multi-brand compatibility, 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, AV System, DVD player, AV receiver, Cable box, Satellite TV system, TV, VCR, CD player, 8, Upgradable, Programmable, Sleep timer, Memory backup, Macro function, Glow buttons, PIP function, Learning