Multi-brand compatibility Remote Controls

The Bottom Line: The affordable Kameleon 6 Hybrid will handle light home-theater duties, but advanced users will want to spend more to get more.

Specs: Infrared, Satellite TV system, Cable box, TV, DVD player, DVR, Learning, Programmable, Multi-brand compatibility, Electro-luminescent touch display

The Bottom Line: Designing its first universal remote, Logitech takes a nice step forward with the Harmony 880.

Specs: Infrared, TV, Audio system, Home control, Audio/video components, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, Learning, LCD display, Glow buttons, LCD backlight, Multi-brand compatibility

Editors' Take: CNET did not review this product, but it is similar to another product that we did review.

Specs: Infrared, TV, VCR, DAT deck, Amplifier, CD player, Cable box, LD player, MD player, DVD player, Cassette deck, Satellite TV system, 33 ft, Learning, On/off timer, Programmable, LCD backlight, Memory backup, Built-in clock, Multi-brand compatibility

The Bottom Line: The Home Theater Master MX-700 is a great PC-programmable universal remote with plenty of high-end features--and a price tag to match.

Specs: Infrared, TV, DVD player, AV receiver, Satellite TV system, 60 ft, Learning, Programmable, LCD backlight, Memory backup, Macro function, Back-lit buttons, Multi-brand compatibility

The Bottom Line: The Web-programmable Logitech Harmony 688 universal remote is a must-have home-theater accessory.

Specs: Infrared, Glow buttons, Built-in speaker, Multi-brand compatibility

The Bottom Line: Universal Remote's URC-200 Automator combines the best attributes of hard buttons and an LCD screen.

Specs: Infrared/radio, Audio/video components, 100 ft, Learning, Programmable, Macro function, Multi-brand compatibility

The Bottom Line: The URC-300 combines the best attributes of hard buttons and an LCD touch screen into a superior universal remote.

Specs: Infrared/radio, Audio/video components, 100 ft, Learning, Touch panel, Programmable, Macro function, Multi-brand compatibility

The Bottom Line: The Home Theater Master MX-500 may not look very futuristic or cool, but it can control every function on every piece of gear you own.

Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, VCR, DAT deck, Cable box, Camcorder, LD player, MD player, Projector, DVD player, AV Selector, AV receiver, Home control, Preamplifier, Cassette deck, Web TV system, CD player / changer, Satellite TV system, 60 ft, Learning, Programmable, Memory backup, Macro function, Back-lit buttons, Multi-brand compatibility

The Bottom Line: This attractive remote enables nearly infinite customization, but casual users will want something simpler.

Specs: Infrared, AV System, 33 ft, Learning, LCD backlight, Memory backup, Built-in clock, Macro function, Back-lit buttons, Multi-brand compatibility, Programmable multi button

The Bottom Line: The RM-AV3000 can control just about everything, but it's hampered by overcomplex programming and a nonergonomic design.

Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, VCR, Radio, DAT deck, Amplifier, CD player, Cable box, LD player, DVD player, MD recorder, Home control, Cassette deck, Satellite TV system, 33 ft, Learning, On/off timer, Programmable, LCD backlight, Macro function, Multi-brand compatibility