This small and compact remote is easy to grip, and requires no programming or set-up. Requires AAA batteries.
This remote is lightweight, featuring an ergonomic design for comfortable use.
This remote allows you to replace up to five other remotes, reducing living room clutter and putting all the controls you’ll need at your fingertips.
The attached color-smart display allows you to see just what you need, like icons for your favorite channels and commands for the devices you’re using.
This remote comes pre-programmed for Samsung TVs and Roku boxes, while also working well with several other major brands of audio and video equipment.
This remote includes master volume control, which will allow you to turn the volume up or down on your TV regardless of what device you’re currently controlling.
This remote comes pre-programmed for newer Vizio TVs, and includes one-button access to various smart TV apps like Netflix and Amazon.
To check and make sure your TV is a pre-programmed or compatible model, check the item description before buying.
This remote is compatible with a wide range of TVs in several different brands. Programming will be a breeze with included step-by-step instructions.
This remote features a .2 second response time to your TV, ensuring fast and easy control.
This remote is soft-touch, anti-dusted, and can be held easily by anyone regardless of the size of their hands.
This remote comes pre-programmed for many Samsung TV models made since 2017.
There are a few things to keep in mind as you’re shopping for your universal remote. First of all, as obvious as it seems, you’ll want to know what type of devices you’re going to be controlling with your remote. While people tend to think about TVs first when purchasing a universal remote, they also work well with soundbars, DVD players, Blu-ray players, and streaming boxes. For ultimate peace of mind, you should check the item description with the remote before purchasing to ensure that it will work with all the items you’d like to control. You should also think about how many devices you would like to control with your remote. Most universal remotes can be programmed to work with up to four devices, so if you need to control more than four devices, you might have to purchase multiple remotes.
Another thing to look for when shopping for remotes is if there are any Smart TV functions you’d like to be able to control with your universal remote. Some remotes are compatible with Smart TVs and can be used to toggle through various apps. Occasionally, remotes will even have one-touch buttons for apps such as Netflix or Amazon Prime.
All remotes will require batteries, but batteries usually aren’t included. You will more than likely need to provide your own batteries for your remote. These are usually AA or AAA batteries, and most remotes will need two to work. When you purchase, you’ll want to look and see what type of batteries your remote will need, and make sure you have them ready to go when your remote arrives.
The last thing to consider is the range of operation your remote offers. On average, remotes will work between 30 and 40 feet away from the device you are attempting to control. On the higher end, we have a remote on this list that will work up to 50 feet away from the TV. Depending on how your living room or family room is configured, you might need that extra range in order to be able to control your TV from all viewing angles.
A: Universal TV remotes are programmed to work well with a wide variety of TVs. That said, you should check the description for the individual remote that you’re planning to buy to ensure that it will work with the brand and model of TV that you’re purchasing. Many universal remotes are programmed to work better with certain TVs than others. For example, there are two remotes on this list that are pre-programmed to work with Samsung TVs, and one universal remote that is pre-programmed for Vizio TVs. Other universal remotes have a wider range of models that they are compatible with. Also, some remotes may have special functions for Smart TVs, such as one-touch access to Netflix and Amazon prime, while other remotes won’t have these features.
A: If your universal remote doesn’t come pre-programmed, setup shouldn’t be too hard. Usually, this will involve pressing buttons in a certain order and entering a code assigned to your TV based on its model. You’ll typically have to point your remote at your TV and see if it turns off or changes channels to confirm that the remote is working. You’ll go through a similar process to program a DVD or Blu-ray player, a soundbar, or a streaming box.