Shop for universal remote controls

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 34 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Harmony 650 is one of the best universal remotes you can buy for less than $100. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 77 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Harmony 900 is, hands down, the best universal remote control we've ever tested. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, DVR, Blu-ray player, Cable box, DVD player, AV receiver, 15, Rechargeable, Back-lit buttons, Easy online set up, Supports 5000+ brands, 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!

The Bottom Line: We got an early look at Logitech's new $350 flagship remote, as well as the more affordable Smart Control package that turns your iOS or Android device into a Harmony remote. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, AV System, AV receiver, Audio/video components, Blu-ray player, DVR, Cable box, Game console, TV, Satellite box, 15, Control game consoles with Bluetooth, Harmony smartphone app, Quick and Easy setup, Customizable LCD Screen, Large code library, Favorite channel keys, Rechargeable, Back-lit buttons for convenient navigation

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

• 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:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 31 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Harmony 1100 is an excellent touch-screen universal remote that corrects most of the shortcomings and frustrations of its predecessor, but its high price will relegate it to high-end home theaters only. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, Cable box, Satellite TV system, Blu-ray player, AV receiver, VCR, DVD player, 15, Supports 5000+ brands, Rechargeable, One-touch activity controls, Customizable commands and icons, Easy online set up

• 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:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.7 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Peel is an affordable iPhone/iPod universal remote that helps you filter your TV viewing options, but its current shortcomings--inability to bookmark future shows for recording and the dearth of a native iPad app--make the $99 hardware component tough to recommend. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, DVD player, Blu-ray player, DVR, AV receiver, Satellite TV system, Cable box, 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 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: 7.5 (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:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Universal remote control, TV and VCR, DVD, 8, Learning, LED indicator, Memory backup, Macro function, 2 in x 1 in x 9.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  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:
  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 1 review

Specs: Universal remote control, Satellite or Cable, TV and VCR, DVD, Audio system, 18, Macro function, Learning, 2.1 in x 1.1 in x 8.6 in

• 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:
  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: 2.5 stars out of 12 reviews

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, DVR, DVD player, 18, 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, TV, Cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, 7, Memory backup, 2 in x 1 in x 9.3 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:
  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