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If you’re looking for a universal remote to replace your Comcast remote and Verizon FIOS remote, we’ve got some suggestions. One of the advantages of using a universal remote is that it allows you to watch live TV in other rooms while still controlling your TV’s volume and programming. However, with so many remotes on the market today, it can be challenging to find one that can handle all the devices you need without buying multiple remotes. It’s easy to reset an individual device when there is an issue with it or for a single room if only one cable box/TV/DVD player is used in that area.
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Best Universal Remotes For Verizon Fios
But locating the problem and resetting it can be much more difficult when you have multiple rooms with multiple units. A universal remote such as the Logitech Harmony One or the Harmony 890, in addition to a Verizon FIOS remote and Comcast remote, can take care of all your needs in one easy-to-use device. Verizon offers a variety of equipment to customers subscribing to its FIOS high-speed Internet service. Different companies manufacture these devices, so any universal remote that you purchase will need to offer controls for each of the specific brand names being used.
1. UNIVERSAL REMOTE MX-990 Complete Control IR/RF Remote with Color LCD Screen, Black (MX990)
Number one on my list of the best universal remotes for Verizon Fios is this beauty, the MX-990 universal remote. This universal remote is extremely popular, and for a good reason. The MX-990 comes with a full QWERTY keyboard so that you can pump up your searches and text. It also has a full-color display and is an IR/RF remote. I have used this remote to control my Fios and cable, Fire TV/Roku boxes (see below), Xbox 360, and PS3. I even use it to maintain my ceiling fans on an IR system linked directly to Fios. The MX-990 also allows you to program macros to program multiple devices onto the same button.
2. BEST APP & HUB: BROADLINK RM4 MINI IR
The Broadlink RM4 is a tremendous universal TV remote with a full-color screen and home automation options. This is the first time I have seen home automation features on a universal remote, and it’s pretty cool. If you have an Android or iOS device, you can use their app to program your remote and control your devices from anywhere. You can also use the RM4 to control Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and more. This remote can be used to control four devices at the same time. You can also do things like turn on the air conditioner or heat your house, or remotely see/talk to anyone at home.
3. BEST VOICE CONTROL: FIRE TV CUBE WITH ALEXA
Amazon promotes this as the fastest Fire TV streaming device on the market. I’ve tested it and agree it works very fast! It has a quad-core processor, 44% faster than the previous generation, a dedicated GPU, 2GB of RAM, and Dolby Audio. The best way to use this to control your TV is to purchase an Amazon Fire TV Remote Control with Alexa.
4. BEST UNIVERSAL REMOTE FOR FIOS: LOGITECH HARMONY ONE CONNECTED
The Logitech Harmony One is a fully programmed universal remote that comes with free upgrades to the latest version for life. It’s easy to program and offers the ability to control your TV and other devices from up to 15 feet away. You can also use this remote for home automation or voice control. It has a color screen that shows you what’s on live TV, upcoming events, and your schedule.
5. BEST UNIVERSAL REMOTE FOR FIOS WITH BLUETOOTH: LOGITECH HARMONY 890
The Harmony 890 is another Logitech universal remote, which offers a full-color screen, complete control of up to 15 devices, voice control, and home automation options. This remote is similar to the Harmony One in that it is fully programmed and easy to use right out of the box. You can also control up to 15 devices and update them via the free Harmony app.
6. BEST PORTABLE REMOTE: GOOGLE HOME ANDROID REMOTE
This is probably the best universal remote for iOS and Android mobile devices. It’s an app-controlled universal remote that you can use from anywhere, from up to 30 feet away! This is the only universal remote that I reviewed that comes with Bluetooth technology built-in, so you will only need one device to control everything in your house. This remote has a full-color screen and includes sensors for temperature, humidity, air quality, and more.
What are the features of the best universal remotes for Verizon FIOS?
There are several to choose from for those looking for all the features of a universal remote. The Logitech Harmony One offers everything you need in a single remote, including:
- A touch screen design.
- But for those who already have a Comcast remote and prefer it, some universal remotes on the market are compatible with both Verizon FIOS and Comcast. Another option for a universal remote is the Logitech Harmony 890.
- It does not offer live TV functionality but features DVR controls that can work with all your devices and multiple functions for each device, including play, pause, record, and mute.
- Plus, you can use it to control your home theater system and manage music playback on specific models of stereo receivers that are sold today.
- VCR and DVD control optional device needed.
- Home theater controls surround sound systems, and other home theater products require a specific button.
- Media player controls video and audio devices that do not have dedicated buttons.
- Address Book lets you add your favorite channels to the remote to be selected from the list once entered into the unit.
- This feature is handy for easy access to premium channels like CNN or ESPN.
- The Harmony One even allows you to control your lighting equipment and stereos from your remote.
- It has two IR blasters to control external devices such as TVs, DVD players, cable boxes, and VCR.
- Media player controls video and audio devices that do not have dedicated buttons.
- Address Book lets you add your favorite channels to the remote to be selected from the list once entered into the unit.
- This feature is handy for easy access to premium channels like CNN or ESPN.
Virat Raj is a Digital Marketing Practitioner & International Keynote Speaker currently living a digital nomad lifestyle. During his more than 10 years-long expertise in digital marketing, Virat Raj has been a marketing consultant, trainer, speaker, and author of “Learn Everyday yourself: In Pursuit of Learning” which has sold over 10,000 copies, worldwide.