Top TV Remote Designs

The Top TV Remote Designs of 2017

There are a lot of universal TV remotes out there. While we hate to complain about having too many choices, finding the right remote for you when there are so many options available can be difficult. That’s why we put together this helpful list of the best remotes on the market in 2017.

Top TV Remote DesignsLogitech Harmony Elite

The Logitech Harmony Elite is, quite simply, one of the best pieces of home entertainment center technology ever created. It comes with a full-color touchscreen and a super convenient “one touch” activity button, syncs up with Amazon’s Alexa devices and the Harmony app, and allows for voice control for up to 15 home entertainment devices. Even better, it allows you to control your home entertainment systems from anywhere in the house—no direct line of sight needed.

GE 33709

If there’s one downside to the Logitech Harmony Elite, it’s that it’s pretty expensive. If you’re not ready to spend quite that much on a remote, there’s always the GE 33709. It’s capable of controlling up to four different audio and video components, has an easy hardware selection tool, and can last for months on a single set of AAA batteries. Its extensive code library means it’s pretty much guaranteed to work with appliances from all major manufacturers, too.

Inteset INT-411 4-in-1

For people who love their streaming media, the Inteset INT-411 4-in-1 is hard to say no to. It’s programmed to work with Apple TV, Xbox One, Media Center, and Roku right out of the box, and allows users to program up to 32 commands onto a single button. Another feature is the channel lock to keep kids from watching channels with inappropriate content.

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SONY RMFTX200U TV Remote Control

If you are in the market for this Sony TV Remote Control we have them here in stock at ReplacementRemotes.com. This is the brand new OEM remote from Sony, we offer a 60 day replacement warranty and a guaranteed return policy as well. Also, there is No programming required, just install new batteries and your all set. Call today and make your order, 336 924 8787.

Western-Digital WD001 HULU Streaming Media Player

If you are in the market for this Western Digital HULU Streaming Player Remote Control we have them here in stock at ReplacementRemotes.com. This is the brand new OEM remote from Western Digital, we offer a 60 day replacement warranty and a guaranteed return policy as well. Also, there is No programming required, just install new batteries and your all set. Call today and make your order, 336 924 8787.

Samsung BN5901266A TV

If you are in the market for this Samsung TV Remote Control we have them here in stock at ReplacementRemotes.com. This is the brand new OEM remote from Samsung, we offer a 60 day replacement warranty and a guaranteed return policy as well. Also, there is No programming required, just install new batteries and your all set. Call today and make your order, 336 924 8787.

History of the Remote Control

A Brief History of the Remote Control

The first remote controls can be traced back to the late 1800s. In the UK, Oliver Lodge developed a device that moved a beam of light in reaction to an electromagnetic wave. In 1896, William Preece and Guglielmo Marconi, both skilled in radio frequencies, created a remote that could make a bell ring simply by pushing a button.

Here in the U.S., scientist and inventor Nikola Tesla filed a patent in 1898 for his very one device, he called “Method of an Apparatus for Controlling Mechanism of Moving Vehicle or Vehicles.” He demonstrated that he could wirelessly control a radio-controlled boat.

From here, the use of remotes continued to develop, but, initially, for military purposes to control planes and submarines, as well as missiles. It was not until the later part of the 1930s that Philco invented remotes for their radios, which became the first consumer remote.

History of the Remote Control

Who Invented the TV Remote Control?

The first TV remote control was invented in 1950 by Zenith. Zenith’s Eugene Polly invented the first wireless remote control in 1955. Since that time, remotes have undergone several changes, with the first major update in the 1970s to add many of the buttons, features, and options we enjoy today, which also paved the way for the creation of the universal remote in the 1980s.

Over the past 3 decades, remotes have continued to evolve alongside technology. Today, you can find remotes with light-up buttons, smartphone app integration, Bluetooth support, and more.

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