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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. …

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How to Connect Alexa to Samsung Smart TVs (2026 Guide)

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

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 …

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5 Best Soundbars with Alexa Built-in [2026]

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

In this article, I review the best soundbars with Alexa built in that I personally bought and tested. They are: Only the Best Soundbars with Alexa ince I got my hands on one of the best soundbars with Alexa, my binge-watching marathons of my favorite Marvel and Star Wars shows have gotten even cooler. Top-notch audio quality combined with the …

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Fire TV Stick vs Cube vs Recast: 2026 Differences

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

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 …

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How To Fix Fire TV Cube Black Screen [2026 Update]

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

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 …

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10 Best Universal Remote Apps for iPhone [2026]

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

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 …