Remotes for TVs and other technology have many buttons aside from the standard power one, but why? The answer has to do with ...

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 ...

Anyone looking to bring additional smarts to their TV has probably stumbled upon Roku. The device is available in multiple formats — but its remote control has remained largely untouched with these ...

The shortcut button on the Google TV Streamer remote is found at the very bottom of the remote. It has a star icon and is found right next to the power button. By default, this button doesn’t do ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. It’s so, so, so much better. But the moment Apple showed off the second-generation Siri Remote, it ...

Update: Function 101’s Button Remote for Apple TV has been upgraded with Bluetooth, allowing the multibutton remote control to work without direct line of sight to your Apple TV. This proves essential ...

For many Apple TV owners, there’s still one kink to be worked out: the remote. The Siri Remote is all about being skinny and putting Apple’s AI assistant front and center. But some people prefer an ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In the age of streaming services, many still rely on Xfinity to be their source of entertainment and media. Offering a variety of services, including live TV, it's just one of the many brands you may ...