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5 Best Remotes for Samsung TVs (2026 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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Sofabaton X1s vs U2: New Universal Remote Comparison (2026)

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? (2026)

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 …

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5 Best Remotes that Work with Alexa [2026 Update]

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

In this article, I examine five of the best remotes that work with Alexa right now. A few of them also work with Google Assistant. If you are looking for a remote that lets you control your devices using your voice, you have come to the right place. So as not to keep you in suspense, here are my top …

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Fire TV Cube 3rd Gen vs 2nd Gen: What’s New in 2026

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

In this post, I review Amazon’s two most popular streaming cubes: the Fire TV Cube 3rd Gen vs 2nd Gen. I will take a deep dive into each device to uncover the key similarities and differences of each. This Cube is On Fire f you aren’t familiar with Amazon Fire TV Cube, it is essentially a marriage between Amazon’s Fire TV …

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Function101 vs Siri: Best Remote for Apple TV? (2026)

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

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. …