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:
  4.0 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:
  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: 7.3 (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: 7.3 (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:
  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: 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:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.4 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: RCA's inexpensive RCU1010 touch-screen universal learning remote offers versatile control over your A/V system. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, DVD player, CD player, Satellite TV system, Audio system, TV, VCR, Programmable multi button, Learning

• 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: 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: 3.5 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: 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, 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:
  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:
  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: 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: 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, 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: 0.5 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:
  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: 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: 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, DVD player, Cable box, Satellite TV system, TV, VCR, 5, Rubber keys, PIP function, Multi-brand compatibility, Memory backup