We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's typically assumed that when you purchase a smart TV or streaming player, it'll come with a remote to control it. Since the dawn of the ...

Compared to the olden days of television, where you could use just about any $5 remote control from Circuit City with your set, the remotes that come with smart devices like an Amazon Fire TV are a ...

Using your smartphone as a controller is convenient, cost-effective, and reduces clutter by replacing multiple remotes. It offers portability, multi-device control, and customizable features like ...

A TV without a remote is like a car without a steering wheel, but they weren't always ubiquitous. Some of the earliest ones were even downright weird.

If you hate keeping dozens of remotes for all your devices at home, a universal remote may be the answer. There are lots of options these days, including turning your Android phone into a universal ...

Sanuj is a freelance tech journalist with over six years of experience covering smartphones, wearables, and consumer technology. He currently writes for Android Police, Tom's Guide, Android Central, ...