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Has your TV controller become one of many? If you'd like to reduce the number of remotes that clutter your coffee table, consider a universal remote. Universal remotes control a number of different electronic components, even if they're from different manufacturers. Backlit displays and touch screens add to their versatility and ease of use. To find the best universal remote for you, check out our expert reviews and read the Universal Remote Buying Guide.
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How Remote Controls Work
The world's first remote controls were radio-frequency devices that directed German naval vessels to crash into Allied boats during WWI. In WWII, remote controls detonated bombs for the first time. The end of the great wars left scientists with a brilliant technology and nowhere to apply it. Learn more about how remote controls work.

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Logitech's Harmony 880 is a stylish universal remote control that delivers simple management of up to 15 devices. Read the review at Consumer Guide. ...

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RCA's RCU800 is a simple yet comprehensive universal home theater remote control. Learn more in the review at Consumer Guide. ...

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The Marantz RC9500, is a remote control equipped to simplify the vast complexities inherent in multiple-device homes. Read Consumer Guide's review....

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Logitech Harmony® 659 LCD Remote Control Photo
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Universal Remote FAQ

Infrared light, also known as plain-old "heat," belongs to the invisible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. The basic premise at work in an IR remote control is that the beam carries signals between a remote control and the device it's directing. Learn more about how it works.
The fob that you carry on your keychain or use to open the garage door is actually a small radio transmitter. When you push a button on the fob, you turn on the transmitter and it sends a code to the receiver (either in the car or in the garage). Learn more about how remote entry works.
Remote control toys typically have a small handheld device that includes controls and a radio transmitter. The transmitter sends a signal over a frequency to the receiver in the toy. The transmitter has a power source, usually a 9-volt battery that provides the power for the controls and transmission of the signal. Learn more about how remote controlled toys work.

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