All In One Remote Making Your Life Easier

As we purchase more and more entertainment equipment it soon becomes a2parent that the number of remotes we collect soon becomes a problem.

If you purchase all the same brand of equipment it can be difficult to distinguish which particular remote you need to control a device as they can all look remarkably similar.

The other problem owners have is a breakage or a loss of a remote or remotes. When children are in the house remote controls have an annoying habit of being dropped or disappearing. The family dog can also sometimes have trouble distinguishing between remotes and a tasty bone. The poor old remote literally looks like a dogs dinner after that nasty encounter.

Fortunately there is a solution which can make your life a lot easier. It involves having an all in one remote which can control all of your entertainment devices with the one device.

This makes it incredibly handy and your job of keeping the one remote safe and out of harms way is infinitely easier.

Batteries are also a lot easier to manage as now you only have to manage one set instead of half a dozen.

All in one remote controls are not created equal and you generally get what you pay for. So if you buy something cheap and nasty then expect to have corresponding performance.

The best kind of all in one remote is one that has the capacity to learn. Generally, you point the remotes infrared beams at each other and with a series of button presses you 'teach' the all in one remote how everything works.

A good quality all in one remote will have a lot of company support behind it. This has the advantage your remote being future proofed. As new technology comes on the market the manufacturer will more than likely create firmware updates for your device to control it.

Purchasing An All In One Remote

If you want a quality remote which you know is going to be supported for a long time you should stick with the big brands such as Sony, Phillips and Logitech.

One of the best brands for all in one remotes is Logitech. They have a range of models to suit most home entertainment setups and provide second to none support with updates to their remotes for future compatibility. One drawback with the Logitech range is that they do require a usb connection to a computer to operate. Some users don't see this as a drawback however.

Other brands you may want to consider are Philips and Sony. They have some good ones but nothing in the realms of usability like Logitech's range.

All In One Remotes For Sale

Philips Prestigo SRU8008/27 Universal Remote Control

This device can operate up to 10 devices and includes the ability to control your TV, VCR, SAT, DVD, tuner, CD, AMP and receiver.

By inputting a code from a database that includes just about every device available on the market you can forego the tedious learning process.

One touch control allows to press one button to watch a movie. You don't have to set the DVD player then the stereo and then the TV. All of that is done automatically with one simple button press.

One customer wrote in their review that this remote even controlled their Media Center PC straight out of the box without using the learning feature.

With a 1.4inch LCD it's easy to navigate the functions on this remote so you know where you are at.

Buy from Amazon.com SRU8008/27.

Philips Magnavox PM725S Universal 7 Device Remote Control

The PM-725S will control up to 7 devices including TVs, VCRs, CD players, and DVD players.

All the handy DVD buttons are on the face including subtitle, repeat, and chapter scan.

Also has a convenient Picture In Picture button option for TVs with that capability.

You'll never have to reprogram it as it has a battery saver function and also a permanent memory feature.

This little marvel also allows you to pre-program your devices with a sleep timer so they all turn off at the designated time.

Buy from Amazon.com PM-725S.