Logitech's standalone Harmony 665 universal remote offers great value, with plenty of flexibility and power for entertainment buffs.

How to program a Logitech Harmony remote CNET's favorite line of universal remotes takes the pain out of the set-up process, letting you configure everything with your PC.

Logitech Harmony 650/665 Logitech Harmony wrote the book on the universal remote control devices and these are the most basic clickers we can recommend for a smart home.

The remote lacks backlighting, and all of that functionality makes it a bit more difficult to program than some other Harmony remotes—but it's still easier to use than anything else available.