The Best Universal Remotes

Universal remotes and hubs that control your TV, streamer, and smart home, ranked.

We pulled the universal remotes on Amazon and scored them on rating, review volume, and features: a hub for hidden devices, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi control, and smart home support.

Updated Oct 10, 2026 · Amazon prices checked Oct 10, 2026

Our picks

Best Overall

SwitchBot

SwitchBot Universal Remote with Hub Mini (Matter)

4.2 (5,308)

SwitchBot's remote and Matter hub bundle, rated 4.2 stars by 5,308 buyers.

$85.49

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Best for Home Assistant

SofaBaton

SofaBaton X2

4.1 (87)

A touchscreen remote that can also control Home Assistant over MQTT.

$359.99

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Best for Home Theater

SofaBaton

SofaBaton X1S

3.6 (478)

One-touch activities across a 500,000-device code library, with Alexa and Google.

$179.99

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#	Remote	Price	Rating	Reviews	Hub	Devices	Screen	Score
1	SwitchBot Universal Remote with Hub Mini (Matter)	$85.49	4.2	5,308	Hub Mini (Matter)	25 (10 IR + 15 Bluetooth)	No	87
2	SwitchBot Universal Remote with Hub 3	$142.49	3.8	1,868	Hub 3	25 (10 IR + 15 Bluetooth)	No	79
3	SofaBaton X2	$359.99	4.1	87	X2 hub with charging dock	500,000+ devices, 6,000+ brands	2.4 in touchscreen	64
4	SofaBaton X1S	$179.99	3.6	478	X1S hub with 2 wired IR transmitters	500,000+ devices	No	60

Works with: hover or tap an icon for the system name. A system is shown when it supports the product directly or through the hub the listing requires. SwitchBot remotes join Matter through the included hub. SofaBaton's X2 has a Home Assistant integration.

The full ranking

Scored out of 100: 45% customer rating, 30% review volume, 25% features. How we rank

Best Overall

SwitchBot

SwitchBot Universal Remote Control with Hub Mini Matter Enabled, Multi-use Smart Remote with Customize App, Control 25 IR/Bluetooth Devices and 10 Scenes, Compatible with TV/AC/SwitchBot BLE Devices

4.2 5,308 reviews

Score 87/100

$85.49

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50+ bought in past month

A remote for TVs, ACs, and SwitchBot gear, bridged to Matter by the included hub.

Hub: Hub Mini (Matter)
Devices: 25 (10 IR + 15 Bluetooth)
Screen: No
Extras: 10 scenes, 2,000 mAh battery

Pros

5,308 reviews
Matter through the hub
$85.49

Cons

Check IR and Bluetooth compatibility first
No screen
10 IR devices max

SwitchBot

SwitchBot Universal Remote Control with Hub 3, Multi-use Smart Remote with Customize App, Control 25 IR/Bluetooth Devices and 10 Scenes, Compatible with TV/AC/SwitchBot BLE Devices

3.8 1,868 reviews

Score 79/100

$142.49

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The same remote bundled with the bigger Hub 3.

Hub: Hub 3
Devices: 25 (10 IR + 15 Bluetooth)
Screen: No
Extras: 10 scenes, IR learning

Pros

Hub 3 included
Matter and Apple Home
1,868 reviews

Cons

3.8 stars
$142.49
Check compatibility first

Best for Home Assistant

SofaBaton

SofaBaton X2 Universal Remote with Hub & Charing Dock & APP & Touchscreen

4.1 87 reviews

Score 64/100

$359.99

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50+ bought in past month

A touchscreen home theater remote that doubles as a Home Assistant controller.

Hub: X2 hub with charging dock
Devices: 500,000+ devices, 6,000+ brands
Screen: 2.4 in touchscreen
Extras: Home Assistant control over MQTT

Pros

Home Assistant integration
Touchscreen
Charging dock

Cons

$359.99
Only 87 reviews
Voice assistants aren't named in the bullets

Best for Home Theater

SofaBaton

SofaBaton X1S Universal Remote with Hub & Customize APP

3.6 478 reviews

Score 60/100

$179.99

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50+ bought in past month

Starts the TV, soundbar, and streamer together with one button or one voice command.

Hub: X1S hub with 2 wired IR transmitters
Devices: 500,000+ devices
Screen: No
Extras: One-touch activities, raise to wake

Pros

Activities across devices
Alexa and Google
IR, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi devices

Cons

3.6 stars
$179.99
No touchscreen

Buyer's guide

Why a universal remote with a hub?

The hub controls devices hidden in a cabinet over IR, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi, and a single button can switch on the TV, soundbar, and streamer together.

Will it control my streaming stick?

Bluetooth remotes and hubs can control Fire TV, Roku, and Apple TV. Check the device list in the listing.

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Logitech discontinued Harmony remotes, so the picks here are from brands still making and updating them.

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