For all the investment TV manufacturers put into their cutting-edge tech–4K resolution, curved displays, 3-D visuals, smart TV operating systems–the remote control has remained largely forgotten.

Not only do streaming devices provide a bevy of entertainment apps to choose from — most of which are movie and TV show platforms — but gadgets like the Apple TV 4K can also be programmed to control ...

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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 ...

Google’s latest TV device, the Google TV Streamer, has a new remote with a customizable button. If you need that button, you can buy the remote separately and pair it with Google’s existing Chromecast ...