This SofaBaton X1S review is based on weeks of testing in my home, including comparisons with the older X1 and discontinued Harmony remotes. Universal Remotes Are My Jam etween here and my remote control blog, I’ve reviewed over 50 universal remotes. This includes everything from Logitech’s Harmony Elite to obscure off-brand models like the now discontinued Caavo Control Center and …
5 Best Remotes for Apple TV 2025 (Ranked & Tested)
In this blog post, I cover the five best remotes for Apple TV that you can get right now, all of which are available at Amazon. They are: #1 – Best Siri Remote Alternative: Function101 #2 – Apple Official: Apple TV Siri Remote #3 – Premium Universal: Sofabaton X1 #4 – Budget Universal: Sofabaton U2 #5 – Best Hub & App: …
Function101 vs Siri: Best Remote for Apple TV? (2025)
I tested Function101 vs Siri—in this article, I’ll break down which remote is actually better for Apple TV. My Experience Testing Both Remotes s someone who loves Apple TV but finds the Siri remote frustrating to use, I started looking for a better alternative. The Function101 Button Remote caught my eye as a simpler, more traditional option with physical buttons. …
How to Connect Alexa to Samsung Smart TVs (2025 Guide)
In this blog post, I will show you the five easiest ways to to connect Alexa to Samsung Smart TVs. These are the latest methods that you can employ right now. From Frustration To Voice Control never thought setting up my Samsung Smart TV with Amazon Alexa would be so frustrating. After multiple failed attempts, scanning a QR code, and …
7 Best Universal Remotes for Firestick in 2025
In this article, I am going “all in” to bring you the best universal remotes for Firestick. A few of you have written to me to say that some of the other info out there about these remotes is, ahem, a bit lacking (if not downright inaccurate). And we can’t have that. The best universal remotes for Firestick are: This …
Fire TV Stick vs Cube vs Recast: 2025 Differences
This article explores key differences between Amazon’s popular Fire TV Stick vs Cube vs Recast streaming devices. Editor’s Note: Fire TV Recast was Amazon’s over-the-air DVR for recording and watching live TV. It’s been discontinued, though support continues through 2026. Fire TV is Hot & Getting Hotter ccording to Neilson, 80% of U.S. households have broadband internet, and the popularity …
How To Fix Fire TV Cube Black Screen [2025 Update]
In the article, I help you figure out why you are getting a Fire TV Cube Black Screen. The black screen can appear intermittently for a few seconds every so often during programming or sometimes it will cause the program to become frozen altogether. ?️Editor’s Note: While many of the fixes I pose here will likely also work for Amazon …
10 Best Universal Remote Apps for iPhone [2025]
In the blog post, I’ll give you my picks for the best universal remote apps for iPhone that you can get right now. To not keep you in suspense, they are: #1 – Editor’s Choice: BroadLink #2 – Remote & App: Sofabaton #3 – Budget IR Blaster: BestCon #4 – For Roku: Roku Official #5 – For Apple TV: ATV …