Universal Remote Controls

With the increase of home theater popularity, sooner or later you will experience the problem of too many remote controls sitting on the coffee table. A universal remote is the remedy for this common case of remote clutter. With this innovative device, a varying number of remotes can be replaced and it can be programmed to operate a wide variety of electronic devices from over thousands of brands

The Perfect Choice for You

Universal remotes are available in a wide variety of interfaces and designs and there is an abundance of brands to choose from. When selecting a universal remote, you need to take some key factors into consideration. A good remote of any kind should feel good in your hand. While ergonomic rounder shapes feel better to hold, with a flat remote you are able to lay the remote on a chair arm and punch buttons.

The design of the buttons on a remote is also important. Button size, shape and color aid you in telling them apart and some universal remote controls either have lots of buttons or are more simplistic. Control layout is also a major factor in ease of use and it is important that the most used buttons are easily accessible. Some remotes also have macro functions that will trigger a whole series of commands with the pressing of only one or two buttons.

Universal remotes may offer luminescent or glow-in-the-dark keys while others may have backlit keys that have a light source beneath them. These keys glow when touched or when a backlighting key is pressed. Also, some universal remotes have an LCD touch screen which enables you to control the remote from this screen. Other features may include rechargeable batteries, RF capabilities and online setup.

Educate yourself on the capabilities of the universal remote you are eager to purchase and ensure that the remote is suitable for your requirements and offers the most important feature – ease of use.