Shop for universal remote 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

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  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:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 75 reviews

The Bottom Line: At less than $100, the sleekly designed Logitech Harmony 520 is a relative bargain among PC-programmable remotes--if you don't count the two other nearly identical Harmony models. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, DVR, CD player, AV System, VCR, AV receiver, Amplifier, 12, Easy online set up, Multi-brand compatibility, Back-lit buttons

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  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

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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, DVD player, DVR, Cable box, Satellite TV system, CD player, AV receiver, 7, Multi-brand compatibility, Memory backup, Back-lit buttons, Learning

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: While the RF-capable Logitech Harmony 890 does much of what the Monster Home Theater and Lighting Controller 300 does for significantly less money, the Monster is the superior remote. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, Amplifier, DVD player, AV receiver, CD player, Back-lit buttons

• 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:
  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: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Universal remote control, MD recorder, DVD player, AV receiver, Cable box, Satellite TV system, Cassette deck, TV, VCR, DVR, Projector, Amplifier, CD player, 16, LCD backlight, Built-in clock, Timer, Learning

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Universal remote control, AV System, AV receiver, Audio/video components, CD player, DVD player, Satellite box, Cable box, TV, VCR, Home Theater System, 7, Multi-brand compatibility, Back-lit buttons, Macro function, Favorite channel keys, One-touch activity controls, Quick and Easy setup, Learning

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

Specs: Universal remote control, MD recorder, DAT deck, AV receiver, Cable box, Satellite TV system, Cassette deck, TV, VCR, CD player, LD player, 8, Multi-brand compatibility, Sleep timer, Memory backup, Back-lit buttons, Code search function, 2.8 in x 1.5 in x 8.3 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, DVD player, CD player, Cable box, Satellite TV system, Audio system, TV, VCR, 8, Multi-brand compatibility, Code search function, Learning, Back-lit buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
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  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: 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:
  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, 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, Sony PlayStation 2, DVD player, CD player, TV, VCR, 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, CD player, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, TV, Audio system, 4, PIP function, Sleep timer, Code search function, Glow buttons, Code readback

• CNET Editor rating:
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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, DVR, VCR, AV System, Amplifier, CD player, Cable box, DVD player, AV receiver, Audio system, Home control, Satellite TV system, 8, Learning, Upgradable, Sleep timer, PIP function, Macro function, Home theater mode, Multi-brand compatibility

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Universal remote control, DVD player, AV receiver, Cable box, Satellite TV system, TV, VCR, Amplifier, CD player, 9, Home theater mode, Multi-brand compatibility, Low battery alert, Macro function, Back-lit buttons, PIP function, Built-in clock, Learning, 2.6 in x 1.2 in x 9.1 in

• CNET Editor rating:
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  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, CD player, 7, Color-coded buttons, Multi-brand compatibility, Memory backup, Macro function, PIP function, 2.5 in x 1.6 in x 8.3 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, CD player, TV and VCR, DVD, DVR, 8, LCD display, LCD backlight

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

Specs: Universal remote control, Amplifier, Cable box, CD player, Satellite TV system, VCR, 7, Programmable, Multi-brand compatibility, Memory backup, 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, 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