Month: November 2018

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Top 5 Reasons to Buy the Amazon Firestick as a Holiday Gift

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The Amazon Firestick is one of the newest remote controls on the market. It offers many functions and conveniences, making it a great gift this holiday season.

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  1. It’s an Actual Remote

So many of today’s hi-tech remote controls are touchscreens. Perhaps you are tired of these or you are getting your screen dirty. The Fire TV stick has old-fashioned remote control buttons. There’s also no unlocking a touchscreen or your phone.

  1. It Works Fast

The older version of the Fire TV Stick and even other smart TVs have some degree of lag. If you want a remote that works instantly, the Amazon Firestick changes channels in an instant. Amazon’s user interface is quite simple as well.

  1. You Can Speak Your Mind

Well, at least about what you want to watch. Just press the microphone button on top of this TV remote control and speak into it. Search for shows, browse the internet, and even search Bollywood films, thanks to Amazon’s voice recognition algorithm that now supports Hindi.

  1. It Has Free Data

You can get not only Amazon Pay credits but also free data. Depending on your broadband plan, you can get up to 240 GB, as well as free streaming. There are no limits as to how much data you can use. With Fire TV, you can set your own caps.

  1. Upgrade an Old TV

You can update an old TV set by plugging in the Fire TV stick, so long as it has an HDMI port. The television will instantly have a Smart TV interface, along with streaming apps. That means access to Netflix, Sony Live, Prime Video, and many more.

Convinced the Amazon Firestick is the gift to give? Find one or replacement remotes today on our website.

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The Best Remote Control Apps for Your Android or Apple Smartphone for 2018

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You might think we could convert our smartphones into the perfect TV remote control since our smartphones offer a wide range of features and options. However, to do so can be a little tricky since each TV, DVR, DVD, Blu-ray player, and any other entertainment system device is different.

On top of that, getting your home entertainment devices to “talk” to each other through your smartphone does require some type of remote control app.  In addition, the type of setup you have in your home to watch TV—cable, satellite, or streaming services—can affect how well an app will or will not work.

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Keeping these things in mind, let’s take a look at some of the best universal remote control apps you can download and use on your Android or Apple smartphone:

  • Roku: This app is for Roku owners and allows you to control just about everything you would want by using the Roku TV remote control. Plus, you can plug your headphones into your smartphone to listen to programs as you watch them on your TV.
  • AnyMote: This app allows you to set up macros to control multiple connected devices, including adjusting the light levels in your home. It is also compatible with Alexia.
  • Peel: This app works over wireless networks, as well as IR, with an IR blaster. It also includes a program viewing guide, as well as options to control other smart home devices.
  • Sure: Sure is another smart home app, and it focuses primarily on your home entertainment system. You can even send videos, pictures, or music through your smartphone to other connected devices.
  • Google Home: This app is for people who have Chromecast or Google Home devices. It is fairly easy to use and includes a variety of remote control features like changing the volume.

If you have an older home entertainment system setup and cannot find an app on your smartphone, you can still get a universal remote control from ReplacementRemotes. Shop online or call us at 1-855-573-6683 today!