Manufacturer of wireless remote control devices for the consumer (home theater brand), OEM, and cable TV markets.
Universal Remote Control is a world leader in the custom design, engineering, manufacturing and distribution of high-quality remote controls and home automation products. With more than 20 years of experience, Universal Remote Control produces a family of innovative IR/RF products to meet customer requirements around the world. Our remote control products range in complexity from a multiple function universal and learning remote control with a DVD tutorial, to a feature-rich, PC-programmable remote control with a color touch screen.
Our design and engineering professionals develop products that combine the latest advances in technology with simplicity of consumer set-up and use. The proprietary way we address each customer's unique requirements is what sets Universal Remote Control apart from other companies.
ISO 9001 Certified Manufacturing Facilities
Using ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities located in Korea, Mexico, Indonesia, and China, we are able to maintain the highest quality standards through the strict implementation of quality control plans and quality assurance certifications. With multiple distribution facilities around the globe, as well as multiple inbound and outbound carriers, we've established a fulfillment operations system to ensure that customer products are delivered on a timely basis. As a safeguard for those customers whose business may experience unforeseen increases in sales, we maintain a reserve stock of product inventory.
An Award-winning Product Design, Research and Engineering Group
Our U.S.-based design, research & development team is supported by a worldwide group of 50 software, mechanical and electrical engineers. This team of engineers has extensive experience in product design, development and manufacturing of remote controls. They've assembled one of the world's most extensive libraries of device codes for audio, video, and multimedia components.
We Offer Superior Customer Service
We've created a unique customer service program individually tailored to satisfy the unique needs of each customer. Our customer service department provides extensive product support through "live" telephone, on-site sales training, DVD tutorial and Internet-based communication programs.
As one of the world's leading suppliers of remote controls and wireless input devices, Universal Remote Control distributes millions of products each year through four primary channels: Subscription Broadcast (Cable), Consumer Retail, Custom Professional and Original Equipment Manufacture
Universal Remote Control has received numerous product awards and high profile reviews from leading industry publications, enthusiast magazines and websites, as well as mainstream newspapers and business journal
Digital R50 (Full Story)
RemoteCentral.com, January 19, 2009
RemoteCentral.com, January 19, 2009
Universal Remote Control Inc. has a track record of producing extremely functional and versatile remote controls. However the company’s latest high-end Complete Control lineup has been reserved primarily for custom installers… so what are regular do-it-yourself users who want something a little more capable than usual and priced for under $200 to do?
MX-6000 (Full Story)
August 2008 - CEDIA BEST OF BEST AWARDS 2008
Awards were handed out for Best New Product, Best New Technology, and the first inductees into the new CEDIA Product Hall of Fame.
MX-6000 (Full Story)
CustomRetailer – EXC!TE Award, December - 2008
CustomRetailer magazine is honored to present our annual EXCITE Awards to the best products available to the industry this year. Each year CustomRetailer invites nominations of products that stand out for being innovative, high-performing and solutions-oriented for the custom installation professional.
Sound & Vision Magazine (Full Story)
December 2008 - MX-980 remote control and MSC-400 master system controller
While remote controls are one of the greatest inventions ever, that pile of them cluttering up your coffee table is an example of home automation gone awry.
MX-6000 (Full Story)
TechHome Mark of Excellence, March 2009 - Award
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has announced the finalists for the 2009 Mark of Excellence Awards. Winners will be announced March 13, 2009 at EHX Spring 2009 in Orlando, Florida. The Mark of Excellence Awards honor outstanding innovation and achievement in custom home electronics products, services and installation technologies. Entries are reviewed by a panel of experts and submitted in Supplier and Systems Integrators categories. New this year, each category will include both a Platinum and Gold award in recognition of outstanding achievement in the industry.
MX-3000 (Full Story)
Residential Systems, May, 2005 - Peer Product Review
"The MX-3000 is one of the best designs I've seen in a touchscreen yet." "The feature set of the MX-3000 is the most complete of any remote in the market; there really isn't much it can't do."
MX-3000 Approved (Full Story)
Sound & Vision, September, 2006 - Review
Sound & Vision gives stamp of Approval for MX-3000 Universal Remote
KP-900 (Full Story)
Residential Systems, November 2008 - Awards Finalists
New York, NY -- NewBay Media's Residential Systems magazine has selected 48 finalists for its fifth-annual Resi Awards. An esteemed panel of independent judges chose this year's noteworthy finalists from a record number of entries.
KP-900 (Full Story)
Electronic House September 2008 - Controls & Cables: The Best Products of 2008
September 08, 2008 | by EH Staff Controls and cables—they often go underappreciated within the electronics spectrum. Cables and wires are the nitty gritty that too often are an afterthought in your entertainment purchase and setup. Then you start scratching your head as to just how important these runs are as the central nervous system of your A/V.
MX-800 (Full Story)
TV Guide, July, 2004 - One of TV Guides 50 coolest TV Products
"The Universal doesn't need a direct line of sight to operate your TV and Audio System."
MSC-400 (Full Story)
Electronic House, Product of the year 2006 - "The Ultimate in Reliability, Flexibility and Power"
The MSC-400 Master System Controller is a winner of an Electronic House Product of the Year Award for 2006.
MasterControl Series (Full Story)
Media Center PC World, January 23, 2006 - Review
"Universal Remote Control Launches The MasterControl Series"
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