Feb 24, 2012 3:02 PM

Sofa Surfers: 4 Universal Remotes Tested and Rated

Cut the coffee table clutter and rule your A/V empire with an all-in-one remote, whether it's a traditional clicker or an app on your smartphone.

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Christopher Null, a longtime technology journalist, is a contributor to WIRED and the editor of Drinkhacker. Chris is among our lead laptop reviewers and leads WIRED's coverage of hearing aids. He was previously executive editor of PC Computing magazine and the founding editor in chief of Mobile magazine. ... Read More

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