What grates is the commenters' amazement that the rest of us have missed a solution that's been around for ages.

Looking for a way to control your devices without buying an expensive new remote control? You may be able to use an old Android phone instead.

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 ...

Compared to the olden days of television, where you could use just about any $5 remote control from Circuit City with your set, the remotes that come with smart devices like an Amazon Fire TV are a ...