Shop for universal remote controls

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 185 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it's missing an RF option, Logitech's Harmony One is one of the best--if not the best--universal remote we've ever tested. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, Satellite TV system, Cable box, DVD player, Projector, Game console, AV receiver, Blu-ray player, VCR, Amplifier, 15, Supports 5000+ brands, Guided online setup, Back-lit buttons, Learning

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Harmony Touch can't justify the high price of its touch screen compared with traditional multibutton universal remotes. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, Blu-ray player, Satellite TV system, Cable box, AV receiver, DVD player, Projector, 15, Number pad access on touch screen, Integrated Skype™ experience with Logitech TV Cam HD, Back-lit buttons for convenient navigation, Rechargeable, Easy online set up, Supports 5000+ brands, Sleek, streamlined design, Customizable channel icons

• 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: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you can't spend $100 or more on a universal remote, the Logitech Harmony 600 is a great choice. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, Cable box, Satellite TV system, TV, DVD player, Projector, DVR, Blu-ray player, AV receiver, 5, Supports 5000+ brands, Back-lit buttons, One-click activity buttons, Guided online setup, 1.8 in x 2.4 in x 9.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 41 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Web-programmable Logitech Harmony 688 universal remote is a must-have home-theater accessory. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, CD recorder, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, Radio, Home control, TV, DVR, Projector, Amplifier, Plasma panel, LCD display, Multi-brand compatibility, LCD backlight, Glow buttons, Learning, 2.3 in x 1.3 in x 8.1 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  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

• 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:
  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:
  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:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Universal remote control, Blu-ray player, PC multimedia, AV System, Projector, DVD player, Multi-brand compatibility, Memory backup, 2.4 in x 0.8 in x 4.1 in