The remote control can be also referred to as "remote" or "controller". Commonly, remote controls are used to issue commands from a distance to televisions or other consumer electronics such as stereo systems and DVD players. Remote controls for these devices are usually small wireless handheld objects with an array of buttons for adjusting various settings such as television channel, track number, and volume.
A universal remote is a remote control that can be programmed to operate various brands of one or more types of consumer electronics devices. Low-end universal remotes can only control a set number of devices determined by their manufacturer, while mid- and high-end universal remotes allow the user to program in new control codes to the remote.
Index of manufacturers
Accenda
320 Main Street,
Port Jefferson, NY 11777, USA.
Tel: +1 203 732 2225
Fax: +1 203 732 2224
Email: sales@accenda.tv
Web: www.innotechsystems.com/accenda
Accenda Accessible Remote Control
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The Accenda offers the choice of completely hands-free voice operation or hand-held operation.
Accenda is so automated it can perform even complex operations (such as turning on your TV and VCR, turning your television to channel 3 and telling your VCR to begin playing a tape) from a single spoken command or button press!
The Accenda Remote Control even offers a voice-feedback system that tells users what button they have pushed, eliminating guesswork and minimizing the usual difficulty associated with learning remote control operation. Each set of buttons has a distinctive shape. The large, backlit keys have high-contrast large-type lettering so they are easy to see.
Last updated: 13/03/2008
Cobolt Systems Ltd
The Old Mill House, Mill Road, Reedham, Norwich, Norfolk
NR13 3TL, UK.
Tel: +44 1493 700172
Fax: +44 1493 701037
Email: cobolt@compuserve.com
Web: www.cobolt.co.uk
Talking Video Remote Control
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Designed to be straight forward to use and incorporating high quality speech.
All the talking and programming functions are built into this handset which means that it will work with a range of standard video recorders.
The handset can be used as a standard remote control or can be programmed to record programmes at set times.
It is then left in the same room as the recorder and, at the appropriate times, send the appropriate signal to switch the recorder on & off.
Also functions as a talking clock.
Powered by 4 x AA 1.5v Alkaline batteries.
Supplied with or without batteries.
Price: £59.95 (with batteries); £57.95 (excluding batteries)
Last updated: 31/01/2008
Talking Video Remote Control with Video Recorder
The video remote control has been designed to work with a range of standard video recorders.
We can supply the remote complete with a suitable recorder if required. This is a 240v/50Hz for use in the U.K.
Price: £97.00 (excluding batteries)
Last updated: 31/01/2008
Dr.Hein GmbH
Further Strasse 212, 90429 Nurnberg, Germany.
Tel: +49 911 323 800
Fax: +49 911 323 8019
Email: info@dr-hein.com
Web: http://sicare.teletherapie.org
SiCare Senior Pilot
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Large clear backlit buttons to control TV, VCR and other electrical household items. Can also be operated by external switch and sip-puff-switch. Functions from most old remote controls can be copied into the Senior Pilot in order to control a TV, Hi-Fi and Video. There is also a 3.5mm jack socket for external switch. It has embossed markings to facilitate orientation with big keys (2cm by 2cm square) and the ability to use over 50 large symbols with different colours to label keys. The controller will store up to fifteen functions.
Length: 210mm Width: 70mm Depth: 25mm
Last updated: 04/10/2007
Hy-Tek Manufacturing Co. Inc.
1998 Bucktail Lane, Sugar Grove, Illinois 60554, USA.
Tel: +1 630 466 7664
Web: www.bigbuttonremotes.com
Big Button Universal Remote
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The extra large buttons of the Big Button have big, readable characters, are backlit and light up when pressed. Can be used with any combination of TV‘s, VCR’s, cable boxes, satellite dishes and DVD players. Requires 2 AA alkaline batteries.
Width: 63mm Length: 241mm Depth: 32mm
Weight: 0.2kg
Ref: BB
Price: $24.95
Last updated: 20/09/2007
Tek Pal
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The Tek Pal is a very basic large button TV remote that allows users to control just the TV. 6 large, lighted buttons control on and off functions, sound mute, volume up and down, and channel up and down. Requires 2 AA batteries.
Weight: 0.4kg
Ref: TEKPAL
Price: $14.95
Last updated: 20/09/2007
Tek Partner
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The Tek Partner has extra large 19mm square buttons with easy to read characters and a backlit keypad. Can be used with any combination of TV‘s, VCR’s, cable boxes and satellite dishes. Requires 4 AA alkaline batteries.
Width: 139mm Length: 215mm Depth: 63mm
Weight: 0.3kg
Ref: TP
Price: $39.95
Last updated: 20/09/2007
Innotech Systems Inc.
Surfboard Remote Sales, 320 Main Street, Port Jefferson, New York 11777, USA.
Tel: +1 203 732 2225
Fax: +1 203 732 2224
Email: sales@surfboardremote.com
Web: www.innotech.com
Surfboard Voice Interactive Remote Control
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The Surfboard universal remote can control the volume, change the channels or turn on the TV by responding to voice controls. The Surfboard "Help" button talks the user through the automated setup for TV, cable or satellite equipment. The unit can also be used with a VCR, DVD player or a Tivo box, but this requires extra programming. The Surfboard is designed to listen for a specific keyword and then a command. The Surfboard receives power directly from an electrical outlet via a 6 foot long, regulated 6V power adapter. The adapter also serves as a battery charger so that the Surfboard can be powered with 4 AAA rechargeable batteries (not included).
Last updated: 04/10/2007
One For All UK Ltd.
PO Box 5363,
Northampton
NN4 7ZF, UK.
Web: www.oneforall-int.com
Big Easy 4
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The Big Easy 4 remote control operates 4 devices -
TV, DVD, SAT/CBL, DVB-T/ Freeview, VCR. Compatible with any brand of TV, DVD, SAT/CBL/DVB-T (including Freeview Boxes) and VCR. Extra large keys for easy use. Easy to recognize keys in the shape of the function. Easy to program (although requires sighted assistance for set-up). Colour and Brightness keys included. Full teletext control. 16:9 switching for wide screen broadcasts. Volume Lock to control the TV volume in any other device mode.
Ref: URC 7240
Last updated: 31/01/2008
Big Easy TV
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Compatible with any brand of TV. Extra large keys for easy use. Easy to recognize keys in the shape of the function. Easy to program. Colour and Brightness keys included. Full teletext control. 16:9 switching for wide screen broadcasts.
Ref: URC 7210
Last updated: 31/01/2008
Philips
Tel: +44 20 7949 0069
Web: www.philips.co.uk
Universal Remote Control TV Zapper
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TV remote control with channel and volume controls. Features 7 large buttons. Pre-programmed for Philips equipment. Requires 2 AAA batteries.
Width: 181mm Length: 250mm Depth: 170mm
Ref: SRU1010/10
Last updated: 04/10/2007
Sky
Tel: +44 8705 66 33 33
Web: www.sky.com
Easy Grip
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specifically designed to assist older customers, people with visual impairments and those with limited dexterity. The Easy Grip remote comes in two styles with either a textured easy grip or a hand strap to assist those with limited dexterity. It has larger numerals, text and graphics with raised contoured buttons and increased colour contrast between buttons and remote body. The Easy Grip is compatible with all Sky+ and Sky boxes. Batteries and instructions are included.
Price: £19.99 (+ £3.50 P&P)
Last updated: 13/03/2008
Sony United Kingdom Limited
Customer Information Centre, Jays Close, Viables, Basingstoke RG22 4SB, UK.
Tel: +44 8705 111 999
Web: www.sony.co.uk
Big Button Universal Remote Control
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Universal pre-set remote commander
that operates TV and Teletext. Big button remote, spacious lay-out provides easy operation, ergonomic design shape fits comfortably in into the hand
and buttons are high contrast.
Width: 66mm Length: 149mm Depth: 31mm
Weight: 0.9kg
Ref: RM-EZ2T
Last updated: 04/10/2007
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