I stopped treating my Google Pixel as a smart home remote.

Covering home audio and video, Matthew Moskovciak helps CNET readers find the best sights and sounds for their home theaters. The Logitech Harmony Smart Control combines RF functionality and ...

Remember the days before smartphones, when television remotes were bulky devices that burned through batteries with a vengeance? Universal remotes were a lifesaver — though huge, they worked with ...

Let’s say you’re sitting down to catch up on The Walking Dead. You use your smartphone to fire up the TV and cable box and settle in. But it’s not all wine and reanimated roses: The lights are still ...

Is there anything more satisfying than controlling a device from halfway across the room? The latest smart remote technology gives users unprecedented control and access to their entertainment—and ...

We test Samsung's new voice and gesture control system for TVs and compare its speed and usefulness to that of a good old-fashioned remote control. David leads the editorial team at CNET. We create ...

Would you let a corporation control your AC during a heatwave? Discover the controversial agreements giving utilities access ...

Sevenhugs has a very cool remote control that is on Kickstarter and has destroyed its funding goal. The product is called the Smart Remote by Sevenhugs and this remote claims to be able to control any ...

Cresskill, NJ – August 28, 2025 – At CEDIA Expo Bond (#C1120) has many firsts to share with attendees. The brand will show its Mate Pro universal remote control for pergolas, awnings, shades and ...

Your smartwatch may be able to do more than track steps or show alerts. With the right Wear OS setup, it can help control a ...