Remote Controls

Logitech Harmony One
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.
Specs: Infrared, Learning, Back-lit buttons

Logitech Harmony 880
Designing its first universal remote, Logitech takes a nice step forward with the Harmony 880.
Specs: Infrared, TV, Audio system, Home control, Audio/video components, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, Learning, LCD display, Glow buttons, LCD backlight, Multi-brand compatibility

Logitech Harmony 1000
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.
Specs: Infrared/radio, TV, DVD player, DVR, VCR, Learning

Logitech Harmony 890
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.
Specs: Infrared/radio, 100 ft, Programmable, Back-lit buttons

Logitech Harmony 550
The PC-programmable Logitech Harmony 550 universal remote control offers a sleek design, an impressive feature set, and a manageable price tag.
Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, VCR, DVD player, Audio system, Learning, LCD display, Back-lit buttons

Logitech Harmony Advanced Universal Remote (Xbox 360)
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.
Specs: Infrared, TV, VCR, DVD player, AV receiver, Game console, Back-lit buttons

Philips Prestigo SRU8010
Philips' superb Prestigo SRU8010 will appeal to TV-centric users looking for a universal remote that's both affordable and easy to set up.
Specs: Infrared, TV, Amplifier, CD player, MD player, DVD player, DVD/DVR/VCR, Satellite or Cable, 23 ft, Learning, Programmable, LCD backlight, Multi-brand compatibility

Logitech Harmony 670
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.
Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, Audio system, PC multimedia, Back-lit buttons, Color-coded buttons

Monster Cable Home Theater and Lighting Controller 300
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.
Specs: Infrared/radio, 130 ft, Programmable, Back-lit buttons

Logitech Harmony 520
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.
Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, VCR, DVD player, Audio system, Learning, LCD display, Back-lit buttons

Philips RC9800i
The attractive, feature-rich Philips RC9800i is one of the first universal remotes to incorporate Wi-Fi wireless networking--but we hope some of its more annoying shortcomings will be improved upon with future firmware upgrades.
Specs: Infrared/radio, Audio/video components, LCD display, Built-in speaker

Harman/Kardon TC 30
Essentially a high-end Logitech Harmony remote sold under the Harman Kardon name, the excellent TC 30 delivers a larger color screen but maintains Harmony's same great features and ease-of-use.
Specs: Infrared, Learning, Programmable, LCD backlight

Monster Home Theater Controller 100
The Monster Home Theater Controller 100 universal remote arguably offers a superior design to competing models from Logitech and Harman Kardon, but it's comparatively pricey.
Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, VCR, Amplifier, Cable box, LD player, Projector, DVD player, AV receiver, Plasma panel, PC multimedia, Satellite TV system, PIP function, Programmable, Back-lit buttons

Harmony 659 Advanced Universal Remote
Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, Radio, Amplifier, Projector, CD recorder, Home control, Plasma panel, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, 40 ft, Learning, LCD display, Glow buttons, Memory backup, Built-in speaker

Home Theater Master MX-500
The Home Theater Master MX-500 may not look very futuristic or cool, but it can control every function on every piece of gear you own.
Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, VCR, DAT deck, Cable box, Camcorder, LD player, MD player, Projector, DVD player, AV Selector, AV receiver, Home control, Preamplifier, Cassette deck, Web TV system, CD player / changer, Satellite TV system, 60 ft, Learning, Programmable, Memory backup, Macro function, Back-lit buttons, Multi-brand compatibility

Philips Pronto TSU9400 - multimedia control panel
Specs: Home control, 39 ft, Learning, Programmable, LCD backlight, Multi-brand compatibility

Nikon ML L3 - remote control
Specs: Infrared, Camera, 16.4 ft

Philips SRM7500 - universal remote control
Specs: Infrared/radio, TV, DVR, VCR, Amplifier, Cable box, DVD player, AV receiver, PC multimedia, Learning

Nikon ML 3 - camera remote control
Specs: Infrared, Photo camera, Digital photo camera, 26 ft

Philips Pronto Multimedia Control Panel
Specs: 39 ft, Learning, Programmable, LCD backlight, Built-in clock, Macro function, Built-in speaker, Battery level indicator, Multi-brand compatibility

Logitech Cordless 2.4 GHz Presenter
Specs: Radio, Personal computer, 49 ft, LCD display, Built-in laser pointer, Battery level indicator

Keyspan RF Remote for Windows Vista - remote control
Specs: Radio, Personal computer, 90 ft

Keyspan TuneView for iTunes
Specs: Radio, 150 ft

Belkin TuneCommand AV
The Belkin TuneCommand AV offers nearly identical features to Apple's iPod AV connection kit but costs $30 less, making it a better bargain for people who watch a lot of iPod video on their TVs.
Specs: Radio, 120 ft

Logitech Harmony 688 (silver)
The Web-programmable Logitech Harmony 688 universal remote is a must-have home-theater accessory.
Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, LCD TV, DAT deck, Amplifier, CD player, Projector, DVD player, AV receiver, CD recorder, Plasma panel, Cassette deck, Satellite TV system, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, Learning, LCD display, LCD backlight, Back-lit buttons, Multi-brand compatibility