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 ...

If you hate keeping dozens of remotes for all your devices at home, a universal remote may be the answer. There are lots of options these days, including turning your Android phone into a universal ...

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. The Sky Q Touch remote is the one with the big touch circle in ...

If you’ve bought a new smart TV in the past few years, you’ll likely have a remote with pre-programmed app shortcuts, such as the now ubiquitous “Netflix button”. These branded buttons offer one-click ...

The remote control can make or break your streaming experience, which might explain why device makers are offering increasingly better ones, sometimes at an additional cost. The best streaming remotes ...

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