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.

	ATI Remote Wonder ATI Technologies Looking for an intuitive way to control a home theater computer? Then you'll want to take a look at the ATI Remote Wonder, a standard-sized remote that can control a PC's mouse cursor along with common functions from TV, DVD and web browsing, all via non-directional RF. Read more... More: Message Forum | User Reviews
	ATI Remote Wonder II ATI Technologies The ATI Remote Wonder II PC remote control upgrades the original model with a new cursor control system, redesigned button layout and new background application control, all with non-directional RF communications. Easily watch TV, control a DVD or surf the web from your couch! Read more... More: Message Forum | User Reviews
	Harmony 659 Logitech The Logitech Harmony 659 (formerly Intrigue Technologies SST-659) is a complete redesign of the previous model – and this time it's got even more hard buttons, full backlighting and an improved interface. The Harmony is a unique internet-powered remote that merges all of your components into "activities" with the most needed functions from each device. Read more... More: Message Forum | Manual | User Reviews
	Harmony 768 Logitech The Logitech Harmony 768 (formerly Intrigue Technologies SST-768) is a complete redesign of the original Harmony remote. By incorporating more buttons, the still compact Harmony adds even greater ease-of-use while merging all of your components into "activities" that include the most needed functions from each device. And don't forget the built-in TV guide! Read more... More: Message Forum | Manual | User Reviews
	Philips ProntoPro TSU6000 Philips Electronics The Philips ProntoPro TSU6000 is aiming to be the most sophisticated remote for under $1000. With a bright high-resolution 256-color screen, pickup sensor, optional RF station, more hard buttons and an updated version of the ProntoEdit software package, this remote is the answer to many Technicolor dreams! Read more... More: Message Forum | File Area | FAQ | User Reviews
	Philips Pronto TSU2000 Philips Electronics The Philips Pronto TSU2000 is an upgrade over the TS-1000 with a new built-in code library plus more memory. The Pronto also features full learning, nearly unlimited devices and macros, custom editing via ProntoEdit and more! Read more... - Also covered: Marantz RC5000i. More: Message Forum | File Area | FAQ | User Reviews
	Radio Shack 15-2133 Radio Shack The Radio Shack 15-2133 is a 6 device universal remote with a twist: it doesn't have an LCD screen or hard buttons! Instead, it utilizes an interactive illuminated "Kameleon" panel from UEI. The remote also features code learning, macros and phone-based upgradability. Read more... More: Message Forum | Manual | User Reviews
	Sony RM-VL710 Sony Electronics On a budget but still want a full-featured universal remote? Then look no further than the Sony RM-VL710, a hard buttoned model that upgrades the RM-VL700 with a new design. You get control over 5 devices, full learning capabilities, a code database and 9 macros! Read more... More: Message Forum | Programming | User Reviews
	Sony RM-V502, RM-V402, RM-V302, RM-V202 & RM-EZ2 Sony Electronics Don't need a powerful remote? Then maybe one of Sony's preprogrammed-only models will do the job. The RM-V402, RM-V302 and RM-V202 each cost less than $20 and offer stylish control over 7, 5 and 4 devices, respectively. Read more... - Updated with the Sony RM-V502. More: Message Forum | Programming | User Reviews
	Sony RM-AV3000 & RM-AV3100 Sony Electronics Want a really powerful remote? Then take a closer look at the Sony RM-AV3000. Not only do you get control of up to 18 devices, but it also includes full learning, editable labels, 33 macros, 12 timers, a large backlit LCD touchscreen, hard button menu keys, new slim design and much more. Read more... - Updated with the Sony RM-AV3100. More: Message Forum | Programming | User Reviews
	Sony RM-AV2100 Sony Electronics Sony's RM-AV2100 LCD touchscreen remote is an upgrade of their previous model with twice the memory for learning signals, five times the macros, a better built-in code library, greater customization and many more improvements! Read more... More: Message Forum | Programming | User Reviews
	Sony RM-VL700 Sony Electronics Looking for a simple remote control? Then the Sony RM-VL700 could be right for you! This economical model features control of 5 devices and both a preprogrammed code database and full learning capabilies! You also get a great ergonomic design, dedicated keypad, transport & menu sections and more. Read more... More: Message Forum | Programming | User Reviews
	Sony RM-VL900 Sony Electronics The Sony RM-VL900 is an economical all-button universal remote that can control up to 8 devices. It has multiple macros, full learning capability on every key, plus a great ergonomic design. Read more... More: Message Forum | Programming | User Reviews
	Streamzap PC Remote Streamzap Inc. Offering customizable activity buttons, mouse cursor control and buttons for the most popular multimedia functions, Streamzap's PC Remote Control is an economical way to add infrared-based wireless control to your existing computer system. Read more... More: Message Forum | User Reviews
	Soundgraph iMon Plus Soundgraph Inc. Soundgraph's iMON Plus computer remote control is extremely customizable, supporting different button functions under an unlimited number of Windows programs. Other features include a 17-way cursor joystick, on-screen display, macros and code learning for more customized commands! Read more... More: Message Forum | User Reviews
	Sunwave SRC-3810 Sunwave Technology Corp. The Sunwave SRC-3810 is a compact remote control that offers a lot of features: an LCD touchscreen and hard buttons, control of 16 devices, 48 commands per device, code learning, a preprogrammed database, unlimited macros, bright blue backlighting and an editable screen! Read more... More: Message Forum | Manual | User Reviews
	Home Theater Master SL-9000 Universal Remote Control Inc. The Home Theater Master SL-9000 is a universal remote control that breaks the traditional mold with 55 buttons, extensive preprogrammed signals, full-featured learning capability, 10 macros and excellent backlighting. Read more... More: Message Forum | Manual | User Reviews
	Weemote Fobis Technologies Inc. If you've got kids, the Fobis Technologies Weemote kids' remotes are the perfect decoy from your deluxe learning model. Not only is the Weemote fun for kids to use, but it lets parents make decisions as to what their children can watch. Read more... - Also covered: Weemote 2 and Weemote Sr. More: Message Forum | Programming | User Reviews
	Xantech URC-2 Xantech Corp. The simple exterior of the Xantech URC-2 (& URC-2P) belie what this 8-device remote is capable of. Learn codes on every button. Program macros on any button, steps and quantity limited only by memory. Connect to a PC with the Dragon Drop-IR package for dual code tiering, CCF file imports and more! Read more... More: Message Forum | Manual | User Reviews
	Yamaha RAV-2000 Yamaha Electronics Corporation The Yamaha RAV-2000 is based on the Philips Pronto and sports a new physical design and user interface. Based on one of the most powerful remotes available, it includes a high resolution graphical touchscreen, learning and macros on any button, plus complete computerized setup through the RAVedit package. Read more... More: Message Forum | File Area | User Reviews

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