The 27 best infrared remote brands
Sony, Samsung and DIRECTV lead our ranking of 27 infrared remote brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.
Infrared Remote brands, ranked
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Sony
Infrared handsets for Sony camcorders, VCRs and DVD combos, with replacement units matching original model codes closely.
Top products: RM-U306· RM-D757
Website: sony.com |Brands like Sony
Popularity 10.0/10
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Samsung
Samsung's strength is smart TV voice remotes with solar cells and full keypads, plus soundbar handsets.
Top products: TM2560E· BN59-01301A
Website: samsung.com |Brands like Samsung
Popularity 7.7/10
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DIRECTV
DIRECTV receiver remotes such as the RC73 pair with HR-series boxes and handle both RF and infrared.
Top products: RC73
Website: directv.com |Brands like DIRECTV
Popularity 6.7/10
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DISH Network
DISH Network sells satellite television service and the equipment that goes with it. Its remote controls, including universal and infrared models, are made to work with DISH receivers and other TV setups. The service offers channel packages with 4K HD programming.
Website: dish-systems.com |Brands like DISH Network
Popularity 6.5/10
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RCA
Older RCA televisions and budget remotes make up most of this range, with simple button layouts and reliable codes.
Website: rcaaudiovideo.com |Brands like RCA
Popularity 6.3/10
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6
Logitech
Logitech's universal remotes, including the Harmony line, learn codes across TVs, receivers and streaming boxes.
Website: logitech.com |Brands like Logitech
Popularity 5.9/10
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Apple
Apple's infrared remote is the simple aluminium wand for Apple TV and older Macs, with a small button set.
Top products: A1156
Website: apple.com |Brands like Apple
Popularity 4.8/10
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Toshiba
Toshiba's replacement remotes match CT-series codes for its LED TVs, and most are direct swaps with no programming.
Top products: CT-RC1US-19
Website: toshiba.com |Brands like Toshiba
Popularity 4.7/10
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9
LG
LG's Magic remotes and infrared replacements cover OLED and LED TVs, with AN, MR and AKB part codes.
Website: lg.com |Brands like LG
Popularity 4.6/10
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10
Panasonic
Panasonic infrared remotes for TVs, Blu-ray players and home theatre systems, with universal handsets that can be set up for mixed AV gear.
Website: panasonic.com |Brands like Panasonic
Popularity 4.6/10
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Philips
Philips universal remotes, including the Pronto range, are favoured for learning codes from mixed home theatre setups.
Website: philips.com |Brands like Philips
Popularity 4.5/10
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12
VIZIO
Vizio's XRT and XRS replacement remotes fit most SmartCast and LED TVs, typically without programming.
Website: vizio.com |Brands like VIZIO
Popularity 4.1/10
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13
Magnavox
Magnavox TV remotes come from a brand that also supplies DVD players, so codes often overlap with its own sets.
Website: magnavox.com |Brands like Magnavox
Popularity 3.5/10
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14
JVC
JVC car stereo remotes such as the RM-RK52 use infrared, with home audio handsets making up the rest.
Top products: RM-RK52
Website: jvc.com |Brands like JVC
Popularity 3.3/10
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15
HP
The Hewlett-Packard Company was founded when completely electronic computers did not exist. It was 1939, and the only printers were industrial-sized. Its defining feature was its health care plan for its employees and its use of an open office floor...
Website: hp.com |Brands like HP
Popularity 3.3/10
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16
Pioneer
Car owners who want better sound can look to Pioneer, a Japanese electronics maker with a strong car audio line. Its lineup includes car stereos and amplifiers that power speakers for stronger output. Pioneer also offers parts such as transmission...
Website: pioneerautoinc.com |Brands like Pioneer
Popularity 3.2/10
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17
URC
URC makes universal remote controls and home automation systems that manage lighting, audio, video and other devices from one interface. Its remotes include models sold under more than one product name. The company focuses on controlling a whole home with...
Website: urc-automation.com |Brands like URC
Popularity 2.8/10
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18
GE
GE Lighting has been leading the lighting technology industry for over 130 years. Its mission is to provide customers with a first-class smart home experience. To do so, it has created novel lighting products designed to improve one's lifestyle and...
Website: gelighting.com |Brands like GE
Popularity 2.7/10
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Yamaha
Yamaha Corporation is an all-time famous Japanese conglomerate that offers various services and products. While it is mainly known for its musical instruments, it also had a line of motorcycles operating under Yamaha Motors. The motorcycle line was established in...
Website: usa.yamaha.com |Brands like Yamaha
Popularity 2.7/10
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20
SANYO
Japanese electronics maker SANYO sold televisions, DVD players, and remote controls for home entertainment. Its TV line includes LED and smart models in several screen sizes, along with soundbars and Blu-ray players. Remote controls for SANYO TVs are a separate...
Website: sanyo-av.com |Brands like SANYO
Popularity 2.6/10
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Insignia
Insignia manufactures a range of electronic products, including TVs and headphones. They also carry other items like home theatre systems and gaming accessories. The brand's products are made using the latest technology and have simple and sleek designs. They are...
Website: bestbuy.com |Brands like Insignia
Popularity 2.6/10
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22
Roku
Plug-in streaming sticks and boxes from Roku connect a television to thousands of free and paid channels. The lineup includes the Streaming Stick, the Ultra with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support, and the Streambar soundbar. Roku also builds Roku...
Website: roku.com |Brands like Roku
Popularity 2.5/10
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23
XFINITY
Xfinity has got infinite solutions for your internet and entertainment needs. They work hard to ensure that your binge-watching doesn't get interrupted. They've developed Supersonic WiFi, the most advanced WiFi technology with 3x bandwidth. The Xfinity Flex 4K Streaming box...
Website: xfinity.com |Brands like XFINITY
Popularity 2.3/10
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24
Hisense
Hisense sells televisions and the remote controls that operate them, including replacement remotes for TV models. The Chinese electronics maker balances picture quality with affordable pricing in its TVs. Replacement remotes fit many TV models, so owners can replace a...
Website: hisense.com |Brands like Hisense
Popularity 2.3/10
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25
Hitachi
Power is an entity that every individual or group of individuals wants to conquer. With power in your hands, you can change the world for good. Hitachi Group took this as an opportunity to do the same. They had the...
Website: hitachi.com |Brands like Hitachi
Popularity 2.2/10
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Bose
Who hasn’t heard the sound of Bose – one of the top-selling audio brands? Experience surreal cinema with the sound-surround home theatre. And live the sound of music with their earbuds. They have also introduced audio sunglasses with excellent lenses,...
Website: bose.com |Brands like Bose
Popularity 2.1/10
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Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi has an industrial arm that builds servo motors and shafts for machinery. Its products span servo motors, shafts, car parts and diesel fuel system components.
Website: mitsubishielectric.com |Brands like Mitsubishi
Popularity 2.1/10
Official websites and social accounts
| Brand | Website | X / Twitter | YouTube | ||
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| Sony | sony.com | – | – | – | – |
| Samsung | samsung.com | /SamsungUS | samsungmobileusa | @SamsungUS | – |
| DIRECTV | directv.com | – | – | – | – |
| DISH Network | dish-systems.com | – | – | – | – |
| RCA | rcaaudiovideo.com | /RCA | – | – | – |
| Logitech | logitech.com | /Logitech | logitech | @Logitech | – |
| Apple | apple.com | – | – | @AppleSupport | – |
| Toshiba | toshiba.com | /ToshibaAmerica | – | @ToshibaAmerica | toshibainnovation |
| LG | lg.com | /LGIndiaPage | lg_india | @lgindia | LGIndiachannel |
| Panasonic | panasonic.com | – | – | – | – |
