Universal Remote Picker

Replace 5 confusing remotes with one.

Logitech Harmony is gone

Logitech retired Harmony in 2021. Existing Harmony remotes still work for now but updates have stopped. Time to plan a replacement.

SofaBaton X1

$200

Best Logitech Harmony replacement. Controls 60+ devices. Hub + remote design.

Most powerful current option.

SofaBaton U2

$45

Cheaper SofaBaton. Just an IR remote — controls 15 devices. Great for "old-fashioned" remote replacement.

Best budget pick.

BroadLink RM4 Pro

$50

Smart hub. Controls IR/Wi-Fi devices via app. Works with Alexa/Google.

For tech-comfortable users.

Apple TV 4K + Apple TV remote

$130-150

Modern best — Apple TV 4K replaces multiple boxes. Remote controls TV power and volume too.

If you stream most content.

Phone-as-remote (Apple TV Remote / Google Home)

FREE

Use your phone instead of dedicated remote. Built into Control Center on iPhone.

Backup for lost remote.

Caavo / Switchable hubs

$80-200

Discontinued. Used market only.

Skip — better current options exist.

For grandparents — KISS principle

Multi-remote setups are confusing. Best for seniors:

Apple TV 4K (or Roku) + simple remote — one device handles streaming. The Apple TV remote includes TV power and volume.
Big-button "Senior remote" — single remote for cable + TV. Best Buy carries options.
Voice-controlled — "Alexa, turn on TV" with Echo + Fire TV.

Big-button senior remotes (TV only)

Flipper Big Button Universal — only 6 buttons. Made for memory loss.
Tek Pal TV Remote — extra-large buttons.
GE Big Button — Walmart, ~$10. Simple.
Most cable companies will swap your default remote for a "simplified" one — call and ask.

Quick Tip — labels

Use clear nail polish or white-out to mark the "On", "Volume", and "Channel" buttons on any remote. Or stick large dots from the office store. Costs $1, makes any remote senior-friendly.