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DVD Remote Controls

A remote control is an essential accessory for anyone buying a DVD player. Even if your DVD player comes with a remote control, it may be worth buying a universal model so that you can operate your television, DVD player, video recorder or home cinema system with just one remote control.

Here are some of the most popular models of universal remote control on the market:

Logitech Harmony 525 Remote Control

Simplicity is the key with the Logitech Harmony 525 Universal Remote Control. It’s easy to set up using web wizards and its one touch controls make it simple to use.

Other features of the Logitech Harmony 525 Universal Remote Control include:

• Clear LCD screen with blue backlight
• Logical button lay-out makes it easy to manage
• Includes Teletext button
• Usually comes with 2 year guarantee

Kameleon 6 Way Universal Remote Control

The Kameleon 6 Way Universal Control allows you to control up to 6 different pieces of audio or visual equipment including all brands of TV, video, DVD, Satellite, Cable and Freeview, CD player and surround sound system.

The key features of the Kameleon 6 Way Universal Remote Control are:

• One touch controls allow you to set your remote control to perform a series of commands from a single button.
• Includes a learning feature so that it can learn to perform functions that it wasn’t originally programmed to do.
• It won’t become obsolete because you can upgrade it with the latest codes either by phone or by downloading the codes from the internet
• Electro-luminous display activates when touched and only shows the keys you actually need
• Includes special features such as menu, Teletext, Fastext, adjustable screen timeouts and surround sound control functions
• Batteries usually included.

Sony RM-AV250T Universal Touch Screen Remote Control

The Sony RM-AV250T Universal Touch Screen Remote allows you to operate up to 12 pieces of visual or audio equipment, including your DVD player, from the same remote.

The key features of the Sony RM-AV250T Universal Touch Screen Remote are:

• LCD touch control panel with a blue back-light
• Only displays the keys needed for each component, so it’s easy to use
• Pre-programmed to recognise over 40 brands
• It has an in-built learning function which means that it can be programmed to work for non-preset pieces of equipment
• It will retain its memory even when you are changing the batteries
• Other functions include Teletext button and clock/timer function

Further Information

For details about online suppliers of DVD players and DVD player accessories, including remote controls, visit our Where to Buy section.

To find out about other types of accessory that you can buy for your DVD player, visit our Accessories section.

If you want to buy a DVD player, visit our Types and How to Choose sections for some helpful advice.

You can find out more about specific brands and models of DVD player in our Brands and Top Models sections.