Remotes for TVs and other technology have many buttons aside from the standard power one, but why? The answer has to do with ...

I have never liked the slippery Siri Remote that Apple shipped with the fourth-generation Apple TV HD in 2015 and continues to offer as the default option for the Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K. But only ...

If you own a smart TV, then you probably have streamer buttons on your remote control. This handy feature allows you to easily jump from an app like Netflix to Disney+, without having to escape back ...

From the start, Apple has been proud of its simplified remote control. And rightly so–the Apple TV’s simple interface is easily navigated with a directional pad and a couple of extra buttons. So what ...

YOUR Sky TV remote probably has a few tricks you didn’t know about. We reveal some of the hidden meanings behind lesser-used Sky buttons. There are two types: one with buttons on the circle, and one ...

It started out in the 1950s as an effort-saving gadget, like the electric can opener or electronic car keys. It evolved into a necessity, a cultural magic wand that has transformed the relationship of ...

Fire TV Stick remotes offer a ton of features, but they do stumble from time to time. Here are some common problems with the ...

Say goodbye to the frustrations of the Siri Remote. TL;DR: This user-friendly Function101 button remote for Apple TV (including Apple TV 4K) is available for just $23.97 (reg. $29.95) through ...

An Apple TV remote or an iPhone could be used to control multiple devices in a room, with the user selecting what hardware to control by gesturing their hand-held controller in the general direction ...

The company's clicker for its 2014 Smart TVs supports Nintendo Wii-like motion control, offers a smaller trackpad, and has more dedicated buttons than before -- including actual DVR controls. We went ...

There are five other Sky TV tricks you need to know YOUR Sky TV remote can not only control the Sky box – but your actual television too. It’s a handy trick and worth setting up if you’ve got a spare ...

Oh, that? Sony's remote control for Google TV. Handy, isn't it? Pardon? Yes, now that you point it out, it's true to say that all that's missing is the aerial sticking out of the top, and it really ...