If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. It’s so, so, so much better. But the moment Apple showed off the second-generation Siri Remote, it ...

Remotes for TVs and other technology have many buttons aside from the standard power one, but why? The answer has to do with satisfying customers and reducing manufacturing costs.

Your TV remote is probably the number one gadget you hate losing. Without it, watching TV is just so inconvenient. You'd either have to get up from the couch to push the buttons on the back of the TV, ...

Update: Function 101’s Button Remote for Apple TV has been upgraded with Bluetooth, allowing the multibutton remote control to work without direct line of sight to your Apple TV. This proves essential ...

Reviewing a remote control isn’t exactly an in-depth or comprehensive task. Is it comfortable to hold? Do those ergonomics hold up over time? Are there enough buttons — or perhaps too many? Is it ...

If you own a smart TV, then you probably have streamer buttons on your remote control. This handy feature allows you to easily jump from an app like Netflix to Disney+, without having to escape back ...

Is your Roku remote missing? There's a faster solution than ordering a replacement for next day shipping. Here is how to ...