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By What Hi-Fi Admin published 30 August 18

Standalone remote controls have been largely replaced by apps on smartphones and tablets, but if you want one device (that isn't your phone) to rule all your devices, then a universal remote could be the answer...

The idea of a universal remote is to allow you to use just one remote rather than two, three or four, to control your TV and AV system. Want to turn on your AV amp, TV and Sky box in one fell swoop? And for them all to be on the right input? A universal remote can do that with one touch of a button, and let you control the channels and volume.

While smartphones and tablets may now be capable of doing much the same thing, as well as living-room-owning devices like the Xbox One, we think there's something to be said for not relying on your smartphone for yet another task in your home.

And with Black Friday around the corner, it's a good time to be keeping an eye out for bargains.

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