What's The Best Universal Remote Control?

It’s been a while since we talked about universal remotes, and the landscape has changed significantly. There are still plenty of great ones, from IR remotes to new models that can control everything in your home from one control—or your phone. This week we want to hear which you think are the best.

There aren’t as many universal remotes these days that just control IR-enabled devices. There are still more than a few, but then there are new models that incorporate Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and other connected devices like your smartphone or tablet in the package too. This week’s let’s talk about our best options to control everything in your entertainment center—or beyond.

Let’s hear your vote in the discussions below! To cast your vote, follow these guidelines:

1. Follow this format for your vote, including the bold print. If you don't, it won't be counted:

   A PHOTO OR SCREENSHOT OF THE BEST UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL
   Vote: [BEST UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL]
   Why: Explain why this universal remote is the one you think is the all-around best. Maybe you own one and you love it. Maybe it can control everything you need it to, or lets you connect other devices that normally wouldn’t be easy to control. Maybe it works with your smartphone or tablet. What makes it the set you’d recommend to others, and why? Make your case!

2. Don’t duplicate nominations! Instead, if someone’s nominated your pick, star (recommend) it to give it a boost, and reply with your story instead.
3. Please don’t leave non-entry, direct comments on this post. They’ll just get pushed down. Save your stories for others’ submissions!

If you’re not sure what we mean, just check out the nominations by our writers below. We’ll give you a head start, and they should all be in the proper format, so you can just follow our lead.

The Hive Five is our weekly series where you vote on your favorite apps and tools for any given job. Have a suggestion for a topic? Send us an email at tips+hivefive@lifehacker.com!

Photo by Julien GONG Min.

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