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Buyer's Guide: The Best Universal Remotes
With a TV, Blu-ray player, media centre and all kinds of other devices, you can soon find yourself drowning in remote controls. Why not cut the clutter with a universal remote?
Régis Jehl
Translator: Catherine Barraclough
Updated: February 16, 2012
Translator: Catherine Barraclough
Updated: February 16, 2012
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Looking for a universal remote? Cut to the chase with this pick of the best remotes currently on the market or, for more options, you can browse all our universal remote control reviews.
The number of devices supported. Some remotes can only handle up to three devices.
Set-up. Some models come with a huge choice of pre-programmed profile codes for existing devices, and more are sometimes available online (but you will need to connect your remote to a computer). If preset configurations aren't available, there should be a relatively simple way to 'teach' the new remote its functions manually using your devices' original remotes.
Activities and macros. This allows you to programme an activity like 'watch a Blu-ray' to turn on the TV, switch to the right video entry, start up the audio amp and turn on the Blu-ray player at the touch of one single button. It's incredibly practical!
With these factors in mind, here's our pick of the best universal remotes out there right now.
Editor's Choice 
The Logitech Harmony One's touchscreen display is there for a reason: it makes it easy to find your favourite channels and to use more advanced features. All that's missing is support for RF remotes used by some TVs and this model would be absolutely perfect!
Two Alternatives 
Great Value for Money
Its screen is practical, it has numerous features and it's an excellent-quality product. If you don't need a colour screen or a model with rechargeable batteries and you don't want to set up any more than five devices, the Harmony 600 is the remote for you.
Good-Quality Budget Option
This is an excellent universal remote for those who simply want to replace a remote that isn't working or switch four other remotes for a single unit. The Harmony 300i is a simple and excellent value for money product with some interesting features.
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Best of the Rest 
Pour diverses raisons, nous aimons beaucoup aussi ceux-ci :
Colour Touchscreen
Philips Prestigo SRT8215
This is a great universal remote that has nothing to envy of high-end competitor models. The screen and backlighting could be better and there's no support for RF devices, but otherwise it's a good buy.
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The 600 In Colour!
Review: Logitech Harmony 650
If you don't need a rechargeable remote and you don't have more than five devices to control, this model won't disappoint.
Control Your PS3
Review: One for All SmartControl PS3
This is a good choice for anyone looking for a replacement remote with the added advantage of PS3 compatibility. But if PS3 support isn't a priority, look for a cheaper alternative with a better range of functions.
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Buyer's Guide: The Best Universal Remotes
