To use a universal remote, you need to program it with specific codes for your devices. Universal remotes help control many devices like TVs and DVD players with just one remote. If you don't have a ...

What do you do when you lose the remote control to your TV? Or what if you want to control your entertainment center, air conditioner, and security camera from one place? In both instances, you can ...

Which universal remotes are best? It can be incredibly frustrating to have to constantly swap between a handful of remotes to control your TV, Blu-ray player, soundbar, cable box and everything else ...

Did you lose your TV or cable box remote? Fear not, friends! If you’ve misplaced the controller for your set-top box, your cable provider will likely replace it for you (sometimes for a fee). Losing ...

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Universal remotes are extremely convenient if they work correctly. But setting them up can be quite a hassle: often, you need to browse through long lists of TV models, key in the codes on the remote ...