Let’s face it: remote controls are becoming increasingly complicated, and they don’t show any signs of getting simplified anytime soon (maybe Apple should create a remote control?) - so in order to gain control of your remote, here are the top 4 tips for controlling the remote control:

“Flipping through product manuals can be boring and a strain on your eyes. Getting ahold of customer service can make you swear at automated voices. From basic to complex A/V, we want to help. That’s why we’re tapping into manufacturers and installers to give you some Pro Tips each month. First off: the universal remote control. Troubleshooting tip number one: Throwing it on the floor doesn’t help. Here, Universal Remote Control’s (URC’s) national manager of technical support, Joseph Salvatore, guides us through some remote control FAQs.”

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