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7 Best Universal Remotes for Firestick (2025)

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

In this article, I am going “all in” to bring you the seven best universal remotes for Firestick you can get this year. This Stick is On Fire recent report from Grand View Research shows the smart-stick market has surpassed $33.3 billion and is expected to continue growing steadily through the end of the decade. Yes, you read that right — …

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7 Best Remotes for YouTube TV (2025 Update)

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

In the blog post, I happily introduce you to the seven best remotes for YouTube TV you can buy right now. YouTube TV is a Vibe use YouTube TV every day. One thing I learned quickly is this: the remote you use matters a lot. I’ve wasted way too much time juggling different remotes, trying to find one that actually …

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5 Best Remotes for Samsung TVs (2025 Tested)

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In this article, I will share the best remotes for Samsung TVs, based on my own testing, customer reviews, and real-world performance. Trading Up My Samsung Remote hen I upgraded to a Samsung Frame TV, the picture quality and smart art frame features blew me away. The Samsung factory remote, however, left me underwhelmed. As owner of this smart home …

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5 Best Smart TVs with Alexa Built In for 2025

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Looking for the best smart TVs with Alexa built in? You’re in the right place. Why I Finally Upgraded My TV ith football season ramping up, I figured it was time to retire my 10-year-old Samsung TV. It’s been solid, but without the latest smart tech it felt incomplete. In a house full of Echo devices, smart speakers, and smart …

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Sofabaton X1s vs U2: New Universal Remote Comparison (2025)

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

I compare the Sofabaton X1s vs U2 to help you decide which universal remote control is best for managing your smart home and entertainment setup. Battle of the Button Bosses ’ve spent weeks testing the Sofabaton X1s and U2 across my full stack of living room tech-from smart TVs and Fire TV to old-school DVD players and even my game …

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Bose Portable Smart vs Sonos Move 2: Which Is Better?

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

In this article, I compare the Bose Portable Smart vs Sonos Move 2 to help you find the best outdoor speaker for your smart home. Pursuit of the Best Outdoor Speaker own both of these portable smart speakers, and after months of testing them on my deck, in the kitchen, and even during a beach day, I can say this …

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Sonos Beam vs Bose Smart: Best Alexa Soundbar? (2025)

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

In this post, I’ll share my hands-on experience with the latest Sonos Beam vs Bose Smart Soundbar, two of the top contenders for your home theater upgrade. Both have Alexa built in. Battle of the Alexa Soundbars ‘ve tested the Sonos Beam in my bedroom and the Bose Smart Soundbar in my living room, and I appreciate them both for …