Pro Control has just announced the general availability of their iPro.8 model RF remote control, an inexpensive hard buttoned "companion" remote for systems where Apple iPhone or iPad devices are used as the primary touchscreen interface. The iPro.8 offers users quick, tactile-based control over movies, volume and channel surfing, similar to what they’re used to with regular OEM remotes, but in a device that integrates perfectly with the company’s back-end ProLink processors. Read more...

Match.com, the world’s largest online dating site, is dipping their toes into the consumer electronics market with today’s surprise announcement that they’ve completed the acquisition of Harmony. Read more...

Logitech has announced plans to sell off both their Harmony remote control line as well as digital video security products, as part of a focus shift plan to restructure the company following a 14 percent year-over-year decrease in sales during Q3 2012. Read more...

As 2012 winds to an end and we look forward to what 2013 has to offer, our thoughts go out to each and every person who has helped make Remote Central such a great community over the past year.

This includes our advertisers, without whom we would not even be here (be sure to support those that support RC!); our volunteer forum moderators who fight spam and maintain the peace each and every day; the great folks at ipHouse.com who keep our server up and always available; plus the custom installation and control community as a whole – everyone who takes the time to interact by sharing their knowledge, wit, files... or even just their two cents!

Please accept my heartfelt appreciation, and I wish you all the best for the coming year – which marks our fifteenth year on the net!

- Daniel & RemoteCentral.com

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And if you didn't get that special clicker you were waiting for... no worries! You can use our reviews, user reviews and the Which Remote Should I Buy? forum for help deciding exactly what you need!

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With the Black Friday weekend now over, we look to Cyber Monday for a few deals.

Over on Amazon.com, you can now get the Logitech Harmony One for $119.99 (better than on Friday), or the Harmony 650 for $45.99. The latest Harmony Touch is still under $225, and the TouchSquid 7" tablet remote is still on sale for $239.99.

BestBuy.com also has nearly identical deals: the Logitech Harmony One for $119.99, or the Harmony 650 for $45.99. Read more...

Happy Black Friday, everyone! So far I'm not seeing a huge number of remote control deals online... however, here's a few to consider:

Amazon.com has a Lightning Deal on the URC R6 remote control coming up at 5:29 AM PST - that's 8:29 AM EST. Currently it's $13.84, and on the deal it will be... less. You can find the countdown link on this page. If you want something with a little more kick that's not a Harmony, try the latest URC R40 for $113.18.

Amazon also has the Logitech Harmony One for $131.50 (better than last year's sale), and the latest Harmony Touch model for under $225. You can also find the new TouchSquid 7" universal remote tablet for $239.99, which is a fair bit better than the normal price of $299.99.

At RadioShack.com: the Logitech Harmony 600 for $29.99.

At BestBuy.com: the Logitech Harmony 650 for $39.99. Read more...

Happy Friday, everyone!

Today I’m looking to buy a Memorex CP8 Turbo universal remote control, which came out in the early 1990s. There are a few specific requirements, but there’s also a worthwhile cash reward!

If you have one of these and are willing to sell it, please contact me for further details. Read more...

Logitech has today announced the brand new Harmony Touch hybrid universal remote control. The new Touch looks to be a more compact and sculpted control than the One, with what Logitech calls a “minimalist design”. It features a 2.4” color touchscreen, redesigned control layout with backlit buttons, includes a recharging station, and can operate up to 15 devices. Read more...

RTI has announced that they’re now shipping the RKM-1+ Keypad for multi-room audio control purposes, which offers additional customization options over its predecessor. Read more...