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

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 ...

Your TV remote is probably the number one gadget you hate losing. Without it, watching TV is just so inconvenient. You'd either have to get up from the couch to push the buttons on the back of the TV, ...

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 ...

An black Xfinity Voice Remote sitting on a white table next to two books - Comcast In the age of streaming services, many still rely on Xfinity to be their source of entertainment and media. Offering ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...