Universal Remotes
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So you've just finished putting together a massive home theater center. You've got a bigControls'>remote control and now you're seemingly up to your knees in the darn things.
No need to panic just yet. Universal remotes let you control all your electronic paraphernaliawith just one device.
Overview
Universal remote controls have evolved over the years and can now operate a number of gadgets. Although traditional
iPhone or BlackBerry into a universal remote.
Setup for universal remotes will differ from device to device. The manufacturer of the original remote will have a booklet that contains all the programming commands you need; these will work with your universal remote as well. You can also go to websites like
RemoteCodeList.com to find many remote control commands.
The number of devices that universal remotes can control is ever increasing, and their included features are becoming more and more elaborate.
Before you make a purchase, make sure you think about what you need from your remote. There's no need to buy an expensive model that is practically a mini computer if you don't need that much power. In addition to macros, many universal remotes require the input of a number of commands and product codes. To save yourself a bunch of hassle, you should choose a remote that has only the features you need, but if entering in all that data is still too daunting, professional installers are available to program your universal remote for you. Beware, though, as this service can be quite expensive.
Multi-Brand vs. Learning
The two basic types of universal remote technology are multi-brand and learning.
Universal Remote Types
There are many kinds of multi-brand and learning universal remotes.
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