Top 10 Remote Controls - Changing Your Channel Doesn't Have to Be Ugly

These hot universal remote controls prove that you can look hip when you’re changing the channel.  Accordingly, theres no reason to keep half a dozen ugly remote controls lying around your pad. 

Note: upgrading your remote control won’t help the looks of your ugly couch. ;)

Universal Remotes V2.0 - David Chacon’s Tablet Concept (GALLERY)

We’ve seen a number of fully integrated universal remotes, such as the Logitech Harmony, but they tend to lack style. David Chacon has a design in mind for a universal remote that would exude design AND function.  The flash capable device would display every thing from channel listings to elaborate… [More]

Wearable Universal Remote Controls - The Multi-Chalk (GALLERY)

Tobi Kim invented the Multi-Chalk which is a universal remote control that can control everything, everywhere! “It’s a soft electronic device designed to slip on anything with a button,” notes Yanko Design. “It can be designed to compliment your outfit and style. With a little simple programming,… [More]

Logitech Harmony 1000i Universal Remote - For the Lazy Yet Stylish

Logitech did a fantastic job with their Harmony 880 Universal Remote; so it’s not surprising the new 1000i takes it further making it perhaps the most user friendly universal remote control to date. Simply hooking it up to your PC and telling it what devices you own, and the remote accesses a huge d… [More]

Control Via Bracelet - Orbit Remote

Chloe Fung designed the Orbit Remote bracelets with women in mind. Likely inspired by the masculinity (and boring aesthetic) of the standard remote, the designer created a universal remote that could be worn in a geeky-chic way on the wrist.  If you have a tendency to replace your remote, this faux… [More]

Remote Control Beads - TV Remote of the Future

Imagine a TV remote control combined with beads. You can do much better than pressing buttons, switching channels in hope to find something interesting. Shape your habitual time-spending in unusual form. Nowadays TV-set is not longer accepted as a mere reciever - it had transformed into a cult obje… [More]

Designer Remotes - The Bang and Olufsen Beo5 Touch Screen Remote

If you’ve decided that conventional channel changing just isn’t cool, then it’s time to upgrade your remote control. The Bang and Olufsen Beo is a pricey alternative to your crappy remote. It features a unique design with an integrated touch screen panel that shows the logos of your favorite channel… [More]

Tablet Remote Controls - Philips RC9800i

The RC9800i’s brilliance lies in its grouping commands not by component, but rather by activity. This means that if you want to watch a DVD, you don’t push separate buttons to turn on the TV, DVD player, and home theater, and then more buttons to make sure the various sources and inputs are in synch… [More]

Apple Ring Remote - iRing Controls iPods (GALLERY)

Another brilliant design concept from Yanko Design. No, this is not meant to consummate your relationship with your media player! It’s just a remote control. I hate to be the spoiler again, but I have to wonder if they can fit all the electronics and a battery in a ring that small. [More]

Sexy Remotes - PS3 Movie Watching Made Hot (GALLERY)

This is the Messiah’s Darklite PS3 remote, This cellphone design looks more like a slider cell phone, but this is because in the top of it you can find the easy navigation buttons, but on the bottom part of the controler, you can find the advanced controls, the remote comes with a stylish docking ba… [More]

Voice Activated Remote Control - InVoca 3.0

This unique device utilizes your voice to perform a variety of functions over various household entertainment devices such as the TV, a DVD player, a VCR, a cable box, a satellite receiver, and even your very own home theater system.  The InVoca 3.0 can be programmed to control a maximum of four de… [More]

BONUS: When You Finally Give Up

Velcro Headgear - Use Your Head To Find Lost Remotes (Bizarre)

Multimedia Remote Control Wrangler is an unorthodox headgear with a Velcro-like material where you could attach and detach any small hand-held device especially remote controls.  It comes in two styles “Retro Sportsman” (minus the ‘fro) and “Antique Olive “.  So no more digging under seat cu… [More]