Join / Sign In CNET editors pick the products and services we write about. When you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Best universal remote for 2021 From Harmony to Caavo to, well, other Harmonys, these are our favorite clickers, hubs and screens for controlling a cabinet full of gear. A lot of people have taken the time to upgrade their home theater systems during the coronavirus pandemic. After all, if you're gonna be stuck at home, you might as well have a killer TV setup. While immersive sound and giant screens are fun, managing an army of remotes is more confusing than convenient. That's why if you've got a serious home-theater system -- or even a semiserious one with three or more components -- a universal remote control is an amazing device to own.