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Friday, 23 August 2024 21:53

What Is The Best Universal Remote?

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This Universal Remote Is Quite Functional But Difficult To Use

 

What Is The Best Universal Remote

 

Let's face it...electronics can be complicated. That's why we get paid the medium bucks to make sense of all this technology. Universal remotes are a big part of what we offer to tame today's surround sound systems, smart TVs and other home automation technology. However, there are a lot of brands and nonsense on line so it can be difficult to determine what makes sense. The above pictured remote headstrap is quite stylish and workmanlike but it will give you a giant neck over time and you still have to press buttons on 7 remotes to make your system work. Neither of those options are great. What is a better remote control solution?

 

Smart Home Technology

 

Do you buy Savant, Control4, Crestron, RTI, etc.? In this article and related video, we are discussing the merits of two of our popular models from URC. URC (stands for "universal remote control") has been in this business since the inception of universal remotes and we have programmed over a thousand of their solutions over the last 25 years. These two models are GOOD options in a GOOD>BETTER>BEST hierarchy and are wonderful and reliable options for someone that wants their audio/video systems such as TVs, surround sound systems, soundbars, whole-house audio and the like to just work with one button push. NOTE: If you want a solution that delves into smart home solutions and home automation such as smart lighting control, pool automation, automated shades, etc. you will want to choose a step-up solution such as our URC Total Control or RTI lines...<<< see links.

The main advantages of the URC MX990 universal remote vs the URC MX790 option are:

 

  • The MX990 boasts a larger screen.
  • The MX990 has better backlighting for nighttime use.
  • The MX990 uses a rechargeable battery and a docking station (kind of like a cordless phone).
  • The MX990 has customizable graphics which can make for a more intuitive layout, especially for guests and the tech-averse.

 

Watch our award-winning video (we awarded it) at the start of this post for more details. Looking for smart home technology or universal remotes in the San Diego, CA or So Cal area? You're in the right place! We've been programming URC universal remotes for 25 years and are ready to help you! Thanks for stopping by.

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