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Your TV remote is probably the number one gadget you hate losing. Without it, watching TV is just so inconvenient. You'd either have to get up from the couch to push the buttons on the back of the TV, ...

I have never liked the slippery Siri Remote that Apple shipped with the fourth-generation Apple TV HD in 2015 and continues to offer as the default option for the Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K. But only ...

For many Apple TV owners, there’s still one kink to be worked out: the remote. The Siri Remote is all about being skinny and putting Apple’s AI assistant front and center. But some people prefer an ...

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 ...

Update: Function 101’s Button Remote for Apple TV has been upgraded with Bluetooth, allowing the multibutton remote control to work without direct line of sight to your Apple TV. This proves essential ...

The shortcut button on the Google TV Streamer remote is found at the very bottom of the remote. It has a star icon and is found right next to the power button. By default, this button doesn’t do ...

I started using Android TV devices with the 2017 NVIDIA Shield, but I have never found myself with as many options inside my home as I do today. My TV itself — the Xiaomi TV P1 43-inch — as well as my ...

Learn how to use Roku's built-in remote finder to locate lost remotes using chimes, buttons, and voice commands.