Top 3 Best Universal Remotes for Cord Cutters



Top 3 Best Universal Remotes for Cord Cutters

Replace your single-function remote clutter with these top 3 best multifunction remotes


best universal remote controls



Whoever holds the remote control holds all the power over what to watch on TV


The humble remote control still plays a big part in our daily lives. Universal remotes control our televisions, media streamers, surround sound systems, and more.

While remote control technology has not changed all that much in the last few years, the universal remote is still a nice way to reduce remote clutter or juggling.

Swapping between remotes to control and use different pieces of entertainment equipment feels clunky at best. The cost for batteries to keep multiple remotes operational also adds up.

Many universal remotes come with rechargeable batteries which can save money over the life of the remote.


These are 3 of the Best Universal Remotes


best universal remotes
3. URC Automator - This company has been building higher-end universal remotes for a long time now. You need to be careful when purchasing models from them on eBay or other places online. 

While they make some models were specifically made for end-users that are easy to program. Other models were designed to be sold by high-end installers and require special MX Editor software that is not easily found online or from the company unless you are a dealer or installer.

A URC remote is best for serious home automation - like controlling lights, a movie screen, and blinds or curtains.

While new URC remotes can be very expensive, you can find some excellent deals on gently used ones on eBay, for a fraction of the cost as new.

Check eBay for Deals on URC Remotes


Look for these URC models which can easily be programmed at home without additional vendor-supplied software.

- URC R50 Digital Universal Remote Control for up to 18 Components

- Universal Remote Control MX-450 Custom Programmable Remote Control with On-Screen Macro Editing


Seven Hugs Remote Control


2. Sevenhugs -Another of our favorites, this has to be one of the easiest remotes to program. Provided it has access to your home network and their phone app.

Its sleek appearance with a gorgeous touch screen display is second to none. But we have to warn you this remote is not cheap.

If you are controlling home automation devices and an entertainment center, this remote is uber cool to program and use.

A more in-depth review of the Sevenhugs remote is here...


Inteset Universal Remote Control
1. Inteset Remote - This universal remote from a small company is an affordable alternative. While higher-end remotes offer more features.

For a basic universal remote the Inteset 4-1 model is hard to beat. It works great on a Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and Nvidia SHIELD.

This remote comes preprogrammed to work with popular media players right out of the box or it can learn new devices easily.

It's still a higher quality feeling remote, and the feature we really like are the backlit buttons which make using this remote at night super easy. 













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