Universal remotes not only allow you to consolidate every one of your existing controllers into a single unit, but can also help tame the technological barrier of complexity that may prevent friends or family members from fully enjoying your home theater. If you have any questions or comments on one of these reviews, please feel free to send us a comment.
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Crisp Solutions
The Crisp Solutions UCommand 515 is an economically-priced touchscreen LCD remote that can control eight devices. It features full learning capabilities, macros on any user button, an easy-to-read backlit screen and quick operation.
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Crisp Solutions
If your ideal remote includes a bright, backlit LCD touchscreen, full key learning and macros on any button, all rolled into a slim ergonomic design, then the Crisp Solutions UCommand 525 just may be the perfect match. You also get control of 8 devices, simple programming, quick operation and a built-in light sensor.
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Crisp Solutions
The Crisp Solutions UCommand 616 10-device learning remote control featuring an LCD touchscreen for custom button shapes, text labels and placement. The optional docking station and RemoteLink software lets you configure the remote on a PC.
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- Also covered: UCommand 626.
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Evolve Communications
Evolve's Guide Remote RD5000M is the ultimate accessory item to the professional channel surfer: it includes a free TV guide with program descriptions! Other tantalizing features include control of up to 16 devices, 32 macros, program and personal reminders and a backlit LCD screen.
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General Electric
The GE Control Central RRC600 was the first-ever universal remote control, released back in 1985. It sported control of up to 4 devices, a large LCD screen with changable labels, full code learning capabilities and plenty of hard buttons. Journey back with us!
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Harman International Industries
The Harman/Kardon Take Control remote is sure to turn a few heads. Designed in cooperation with Microsoft, this ergonomically designed unit features a large backlit LCD screen, a selector wheel for scrolling through channels and menu options and large volume buttons.
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Jensen Accessories
The Jensen SC-595 pre-programmed remote features Radio Frequency (RF) transmission and a small transponder for through-the-wall control of up to 10 home theater components. It also features a unique button design and a large library of built-in codes.
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Logitech
Logitech's Harmony 745 (formerly the Intrigue Technologies SST-745) puts a new spin on the traditional remote control: activities! Featuring a minimal number of buttons, the compact yet powerful Harmony merges all of your components into intelligent "activities" that include only the most needed functions. To top it off, you get a built-in TV guide!
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Millennium Enterprises
The Home Logic UR362 remote control features 68 buttons, a backlit LCD screen, full learning and 20 macros at an economical price. A unique LCD labeling feature allows users to custom describe all hard buttons.
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- Also covered: Rotel RR-969.
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Universal Electronics Inc.
The One For All Director URC-9900 (AKA Mosaic) is a 15-device remote control with a huge backlit touchscreen LCD display, full learning capabilities, gigantic upgradable built-in preprogrammed code library, macros on any button, custom button labels, pointing stylus and much more!
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Philips Electronics
The Philips Pronto TS-1000 touchscreen universal remote control feature a customizable graphical user interface, rechargeable battery pack option and the ability to add nearly unlimited devices, macros and commands.
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- Also covered: Marantz RC5000.
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Sony Electronics
The Sony RM-AV2000 is a very affordable learning/preprogrammed remote with a huge LCD touchscreen and loads of features sure to complement even the most complex home theater.
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Universal Remote Control Inc.
The Home Theater Master MX-1000 is a 12-device learning remote control with directional menu joystick control along with full customization and PC editing capabilities. Modify labels and buttons right on the backlit high resolution touchscreen LCD display.
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