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Should I Invest in a Universal Remote?

February 26, 2020February 28, 2020 ReplacementRemotes.com

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When you’ve got a television, DVD player, gaming consoles, and other devices in a single entertainment center, controlling and switching between them can be a struggle. Many have turned to universal remotes, but is such a solution right for you?

The Benefits of a Universal Remote

A universal remote control provides a variety of benefits like the following:

Makes a complicated media center easy by consolidating all controls.
Minimizes the number of remotes you need, reducing clutter and eliminating the struggle of finding “the right one.”
A good universal remote will be compatible with a variety of TVs and devices.
Some models offer additional features like smart home controls and programmable routines.

Deciding Whether to Buy

If you have a few devices or are able to program an existing remote to work with other components in your entertainment system, you might not find a universal TV remote necessary. If, however, you have a multi-device setup, a universal remote can be a big help. If you have many smart home devices, the convenience of being able to control them from a compatible remote could also make it a worthwhile investment.

Find Affordable Universal Remotes Online

At Replacement Remotes, we carry a variety of universal remote controls to suit your media center needs. Unlike other programmable remotes that only work with a few device models, our products work with a large number of universal TV remote codes, allowing you to easily manage your entire entertainment system from one central hub.

Browse our selection of universal remotes online or call (855) 573-6683 for more information.

Six of the Greatest 80s Television Comedies

March 18, 2017March 23, 2017 ReplacementRemotes.com

If you’re a member of Gen X, the TV comedies of the 1980s probably hold a special place in your heart. It was a great era for television comedies, as the network sitcom hit its peak and cable began to innovate and take comedy to new places.

Greatest 80s Television Comedies

It’s tough to pick out the best comedies of the 80s because there were so many, but here are a few that we would stop and watch if we saw them the next time we were flipping through channels with our TV remotes:

Cheers – The definitive TV comedy of the 1980s, whose influence can still be felt in modern comedies, such as It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Married with Children – This risqué comedy signaled the beginning of an edgier age of comedy and the deconstruction of many old sitcom conventions.
Moonlighting – An innovative detective comedy known for its great writing and quirky cast, including Bruce Willis.
ALF – Any child of the 80s will always love the furry alien from Melmac.
Golden Girls – Featuring four older women living together in Miami, the Golden Girls entertained while also getting audiences to think more about issues such as aging and equality.
Full House – A much-beloved family-friendly comedy which has found new life in a modern revival that has won a new generation of fans.

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Four TV Trends for 2017

February 18, 2017February 21, 2017 ReplacementRemotes.com

Just when you thought the latest burst of television innovation was over, 2017 is shaping up to provide consumers with even more leaps in television technology, including advances in OLEDs, increased live streaming of big events, and new features for remote controls.

The following are some of the top trends in TV and TV tech for 2017:

OLED televisions will usurp LCDs as the TV technology of choice. OLEDs offer a superior color and picture, and the price of OLEDs is finally starting to drop.
Get ready for more commercials on streaming services. You didn’t really think ad-free online shows would be around forever, did you? A growing number of brands are investing in ads for online shows. Last year, 37 million U.S. households watched ad-supported shows on connected TVs. That number is expected to grow this year.
Expect to see more voice technology in remotes. If you’re tired of having to manually type in the show you’re searching for when using Netflix or Hulu, this application will come in handy. More remotes are expected to offer voice recognition technology, which will allow users to voice command their remotes. The technology has been around but has yet to gain widespread acceptance. This year may be the year.
Live streaming of athletic and concert events will pick up steam, as demand grows and technology improves the quality of these presentations.

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Three Exciting Features of Modern Remote Controls

January 18, 2017January 19, 2017 ReplacementRemotes.com

Remote controls aren’t just clickers, anymore. Today’s modern TV remotes are complex electronic products, capable of much more than just changing channels and adjusting volume.

The very first remote controls were introduced in the 1950s and were connected to televisions by a wire. Modern remote controls can manage a number of devices and control hundreds of features. Here’s a list of some modern functions of the remote control.

Universal remote controls – Universal remotes can work with a variety of electronic devices, regardless of manufacturer. Universal remotes are programmed with command codes from many products, allowing them to work with televisions, DVD players, audio systems, and other devices from a variety of manufacturers.
Voice commands – Voice-operated remotes are one of the newest innovations in remote controls. A voice command remote makes it easier to search streaming services and makes navigating the various functions of a remote easier. They’re also great for people with disabilities.
Macro commands – Macro commands are a series of commands programmed into the remote in a certain order. By pressing a macro button, the remote will execute these commands. Users employ macro commands to perform routine tasks without them having to press several buttons and scroll through multiple menus.

These are just a few of the great features offered by modern remotes. To learn more about today’s high-tech remote controls, check out ReplacementRemotes.com. An online provider of remote controls and other electronic products, ReplacementRemotes.com offers high-quality universal remotes to the hospitality industry and also stocks lines of consumer remote controls and other devices.

3 Products That Have Made Life Easier

October 18, 2016October 21, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

It’s easy to take technology for granted. We’re surrounded by it all the time, and many amazing tools that were once considered technological marvels are now just a part of our regular routine. When you stop and think about it, however, you realize just how much easier these gadgets make our daily lives. Gadgets like …

DVRs

If you traveled back in time just 20 years and told people they would soon be able to make digital recordings of TV shows to watch and keep whenever they wanted, they probably wouldn’t believe you. Yet, nowadays, we take it for granted that we can watch a show when we choose, not when broadcast schedulers decide it should air.

Smart Phones

At this point, it’s easier to list the things that smart phone can’t do than what they can. Need to check your email? Want to listen to your favorite song? Desperate to catch up on the news or find out the scores to the big game? Your smart phone can do all that, and so much more.

Remote Controls

There was a time when the most a remote control could do was turn on the TV, change the channel, or adjust the volume. How far we’ve come since then. Remotes can now control a whole range of devices, and the functions they are capable of have expanded to match the incredible increase in tasks that TVs are now capable of.

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Five Iconic 60s Television Shows

July 25, 2016July 27, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

The 1960s were truly the golden age of television, as the medium found its feet and established many conventions still observed today. It was the heyday of the sitcom, and also the era when broadcast journalism hit its peak and great dramas like MASH became popular fare.

Today, television viewers can enjoy some nostalgia or be introduced to some of the era’s iconic shows by using their television remotes to tune in to the many classic television channels on the tube. Here’s a list of some shows you’ll definitely want to check out:

60 Minutes – The venerable news magazine had its start in the 1960s. “60 Minutes” is one of the most influential examples of broadcast journalism, shaping the medium for decades.
Bewitched – “Bewitched” is one of the most beloved sitcoms of the 1960s, telling the story of an ad man whose wife is a witch – literally. Samantha Stevens only uses her powers for good, but her mother Endora is a different story. The mismatch of the supernatural Samantha and vanilla Darren made for great laughs and television.
Night Gallery – A little less well-known than “The Twilight Zone,” “Night Gallery” was a suspense/horror anthology that helped shape the genre. The influence of “Night Gallery” can be felt today in shows like “Stranger Things” and “American Horror Story.”
Perry Mason – This show practically invented the courtroom procedural. “Perry Mason” starred Raymond Burr as the eponymous title character, a committed defender of his clients, who were invariably innocent of the crimes they were accused of committing.
The Ed Sullivan Show – “The Ed Sullivan Show” helped establish the conventions observed by variety shows such as “The Tonight Show” and “The Late Show” today. The show also introduced America to Elvis and The Beatles.

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Traditional TV & Streaming Service Converging

July 25, 2016July 27, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

Television is in the process of a great transition, with traditional TV networks jumping on the streaming bandwagon, offering new ways to consume their content instead of broadcasting them and then letting a streaming service pick them up later.

A growing number of television networks are creating their own streaming applications that allow consumers to watch their fare without a cable subscription. Viewers can either watch the shows for free, or pay a fee for the service. The end result is that viewers have more choices than ever, as they can access just about anything from their TV remotes.

Many of the hottest shows on traditional broadcast and cable networks are available online the same day they are shown on traditional TV. Streaming services are also upending the old system of TV seasons by making entire seasons of their original content available at one time.

In recent years, the growth of streaming services has outpaced that of traditional cable. In 2015, revenues for streaming services grew 29 percent, while cable TV revenues grew by just 3 percent. Cable revenues still greatly outweigh streaming service revenues, but, in time, the opposite will very likely be the case.

Three of the Most Expensive Television Shows Ever Made

June 25, 2016July 5, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

Good home entertainment doesn’t come cheap. Television shows can often have production budgets as high as some Hollywood movies, and many a solid performing show in the ratings has gotten the cancellation ax because its costs were too high.

Here are some of the most expensive television shows ever made:

ER – The long-running NBC medical drama didn’t have a ridiculous budget to begin with, but as its lead George Clooney ascended to stardom and the show got record-breaking ratings, producer Warner Bros. was able to command $13 million per episode from the Big Peacock. After Clooney departed the show, the budget dropped somewhat, and the show continued to be a strong performer for the network. In total, ER ran for 15 seasons.
Rome – The much beloved period drama from HBO spared no expense in recreating an authentic portrait of ancient Rome. Shooting on site in Italy, and the elaborate costumes and props required by the show ran the budget up to $9 million per episode. The high cost of the show contributed to its early demise, although it had a very loyal, but small, fan base.
Friends – Situation comedies typically aren’t expensive, unless they’re big hits and the cast members become mega-stars. That’s exactly what happened with Friends, as the show became a ratings juggernaut for NBC, and propelled Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox to mega-stardom, and also made stars of the rest of the ensemble cast. Over time, salary demands bumped the show’s budget up to $10 million per episode. But what’s a few million dollars among friends, right?

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Three Tips for Making Kids’ TV Watching Time Well Spent

June 1, 2016June 30, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

For decades we’ve been bombarded with messages about how watching television rots young brains, and dire warnings to have Junior put down the television remote, or else.

Television is like any other technology – it can be used for good or ill. With a few rules for responsible watching, parents can use television as an engaging and effective educational tool.

Monitor content – This is a no-brainer. Make sure the shows you watch with your children are appropriate, and try to steer them to shows with educational content. You don’t have to force them to watch documentaries, but try to steer them toward shows with scientific or other concepts.
Discuss shows with your kids – Watch TV with your kids and discuss what you see. Answer questions that they may have, and discuss any academic or moral lessons that the shows might have delivered.
Find educational moments in entertainment content – On many television shows, characters may explore a current event or use a scientific or business concept to solve a problem. For example, characters on a sitcom may use entrepreneurial concepts to start a business, or a sci-fi show may talk about black holes or related concepts. Find these moments and discuss the concepts used in the episode with your children.

Remote Control Etiquette

December 25, 2015December 22, 2015 ReplacementRemotes.com

Nobody likes a TV remote hog. Unless you live alone, it is important to work out a routine with your family or roommates that allows you to find common ground when it comes to TV time. Setting house rules for Dos and Don’ts will help maintain order so that everyone enjoys time together when watching TV. In order to keep the peace in your home, here are a few tips for remote control etiquette that you can live by to make everyone happy.

Things to Do

The first thing to do is compromise on what you will watch on television. Find common ground for shows that you like or a movie that nobody in the family has seen. It is also a good idea to employ a rotation system, where one person in the household is in charge of picking a show each day. Be considerate of others when you are watching television, such as those who are trying to sleep or study. Invest in a DVR system so that each person can record his or her favorite shows if you cannot agree, so that when you have free time you can catch up on the series that interest you most.

What Not to Do

It is not polite to quickly scroll through hundreds of channels or quickly dismiss the viewing suggestions of others. You also never want to steal the remote away from someone who is already watching TV in order to change the channel. It is also best to avoid trying to hide the remote, as that will only create unnecessary tension between you and your loved ones.

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