Though Apple TV provides quality entertainment, the remote has one issue: an inability to switch HDMI inputs. Fortunately, ...

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For all the investment TV manufacturers put into their cutting-edge tech–4K resolution, curved displays, 3-D visuals, smart TV operating systems–the remote control has remained largely forgotten.

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 ...

Google’s latest TV device, the Google TV Streamer, has a new remote with a customizable button. If you need that button, you can buy the remote separately and pair it with Google’s existing Chromecast ...

Xbox Series X/S consoles now have a feature that changes your TV's input when you hit the Xbox button on the controller. It's a pretty common feature in modern consoles to be able to have your TV ...

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 ...

Roku sent me its latest Voice Remote Pro for its streaming boxes, HDMI sticks, and streaming soundbars to review. The Roku device(s) that the company sent to pair the $30 remote with didn’t arrive in ...

The Button Remote for Apple TV by Function 101 is a simple IR remote that brings physical controls to the Apple TV experience. The Siri Remote that comes bundled with the Apple TV 4K is one of Apple's ...