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 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

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 270 reviews

The Bottom Line: Designing its first universal remote, Logitech takes a nice step forward with the Harmony 880. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, Audio/video components, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, Home control, Audio system, TV, LCD display, Multi-brand compatibility, LCD backlight, Glow buttons, Learning

• 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:
  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

• 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:
  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:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 33 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Harmony 670 may not be the coolest-looking universal remote, but it's one of the easiest to use, especially for DVR users. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, DVR, AV receiver, DVD player, Cable box, Satellite TV system, Game console, 15, Multi-brand compatibility, Color-coded buttons, Back-lit buttons, Easy online set up

• 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: 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:
  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: 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: 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, 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, 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

Specs: Programmable remote control, AV receiver, AV System, TV, Amplifier, PC multimedia, CD player / changer, DVD player, VCR, Back-lit buttons, Easy online set up, Programmable, Multi-brand compatibility, One-click activity 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, 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 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: 0.5 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:
  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, Satellite TV system, DVD/DVR/VCR, Audio system, TV, 6, Color-coded buttons, Back-lit buttons, Multi-brand compatibility, Macro function, 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:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Universal remote control, VCR, DVD player, TV, Cable box, 4, Memory backup, PIP function, 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, 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: 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, DVD player, Satellite box, VCR, DVR, Cable box, 8, 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, 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