I don't know if I'll ever be able to look at my TV the same way again after seeing all of these innovative channel changers.
If your remote isn't voice-activated or made out of solid gold, then it's time to upgrade. Click through these innovative channel changers today to see all of the top channel changers from the Trend Hunter archives.
Implications - The rise of electronics and technology has meant the growing importance of the battery operated remote control. Universal remotes, silicone controllers and interactive clickers are just a few examples of innovative channel changers that cater to the digitally enhanced consumer culture in which we live. Forget the conventional channel changer, some of these innovations are sure to be functional and spice up your living space in style.
16 Innovative Channel Changers
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Origami TV Remote Control
Bringing Simplicity back
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$30,000 Remote Control
Pure Gold With Functional Charisma
14
Remote Control Beads
TV Remote of the Future
13
Remote Control Pillows
TV Bedding
12
Numberless Remote Controls
EchoStar 922 Features Touchpad Channel Navigation (CES 2009)
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399 Channel Remote Control
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Voice Activated Remote Control
InVoca 3.0
9
Giant Interactive TV Remotes
World's Largest Remote Control Made From DDR Mats
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Controllable Couch Pillows
Cushion Control from Droog Design are Actual TV Remotes
7
Stealthy TV Remotes
The TV Poltergeist Phantom Prank Device is Eerily Amazing
6
Silicone TV Controllers
The Flora Remote is an Unconventional Means of Changing the Channel
5
Designer Remotes
The Bang and Olufsen Beo5 Touch Screen Remote
4
Voice-Activated Gadgets
Vista Media Center ‘Amulet Remote' is a Personal TV Genie
3
Curvaceous TV Controllers
The Infinity Remote Control is Sleek and Tech-Savvy
2
Jumbo Remote Controls
You Can't Lose this One
1
Touchless Controllers
No-Touch TV Remote Understands Motions
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Bringing Simplicity back
Coffee Table Remotes
CRISTAL's Touchscreen Interface Super-Sizes the Universal Remote
23 Innovative Remote Controls
From Magic Wands for Grownups to Coffee Table Remotes
Remote Control For Your Light Switch
Remote Control Toilets
The Sensowash Starck from Philippe Starck is Tech-Savvy
Interactive TV Screens
The Claro HD TV Print Campaign is Attention-Grabbing
Interactive TV Advertising
Cablevision to Try Internet Ad Techniques in October
Retro TV Revisitations
2010 LG Serie 1 TV is a '70s Style CRT
Numberless Remote Controls
EchoStar 922 Features Touchpad Channel Navigation (CES 2009)
Gesture Activated Remote Controls
The Licentia Has No Buttons
Wearable Universal Remote Controls
The Multi-Chalk
399 Channel Remote Control
LCD TV Tubs
The Aquapeutics Computerized Whirlpool Makes Bath Time Better
Top 10 Remote Controls
Changing Your Channel Doesn't Have to Be Ugly
Voice Activated Remote Control
InVoca 3.0
Condom Wearing Remotes
Playboy TV
Voice Controlled iPod, Phone and Media
The Pioneer AVIC-F500BT GPS Navigator (CES 2008)
Tongue Controlled Gadgets
The 'Mimi Switch' Is The Ultimate in Hands-Free Remotes
Video-Calling TVs
Panasonic VieraCast HDTVs Can Now Make Skype Calls
Free Legal TV
Joost (UPDATE)
Fashionable Remote controls
The Minimalist and Sleek 'sPult'
Giant Interactive TV Remotes
World's Largest Remote Control Made From DDR Mats
Gesture-Controlled UFOs
The Air Hog Vectron Wave UFO Flies by Your Command
Motion Sensor Remotes
Channel Surf With the Flick of a Wrist With 'Remotion'
Remote-Controlled Space Cruisers
The RC Millennium Falcon from Hasbro is the Best Toy Ever Created
All-Powerful Appliance Controllers
Desislava Sredkova LadyBird is a Cranked-Up Universal Remote
Commercial Free TV
The Boxee TV Box by D-Link is Futuristic Entertainment
Stealthy TV Remotes
The TV Poltergeist Phantom Prank Device is Eerily Amazing
Fart-Operated Remote Controls
DIY TV Gadget Lets You Cut the Cheese to Change the Channel
Swiss Army Remotes
The Victorinox Remote is a Clever Concoction
Apple TV
Forget About TiVo
Cowboy Controllers
Win Channel-Changing Battles With a Trusty Gun-Shaped TV Remote
Mexican Bean Controllers
HP 'Swing Motion Controller' is Great for Smooth Game Play
Mini Universal Remotes
The 4-in-1 Keychain Buddy
Wireless Remote Apps
The 'Off Remote' iPad App Ensures You Conserve Energy
Saucer-Sized Universal Remotes
The GenosTV Cyclops Can Control Any and Everything Electronic
Jumbo Remote Controls
You Can't Lose this One
Touchless Controllers
No-Touch TV Remote Understands Motions