Universal Remote
Universal Remote Programming & Setup in Portland & Hillsboro
One remote for the TV, the sound system, the streaming box and the lights. We pick a Savant or URC remote that fits how you use your system and what you want to spend, program it for every device you own, and set up one-button activities so movie night is a single press.
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What we do
Universal remote setup that actually runs everything
Most homes end up with a basket of remotes and one person who knows which buttons to push in which order. A properly programmed universal remote fixes that. Press "Watch a movie" and the TV, the receiver and the streaming box all turn on and switch to the right inputs, and the lights come down.
R&D Audio Video has a lot of remote options, and we'll find the one that fits what you need and what you want to spend. We program every device you own, test each activity with you, and make sure the whole family can run it without a cheat sheet.
The remote is often the last piece of a bigger system, like a home theater or whole-home audio, but it works just as well on its own. Start with a free quote.
A remote matched to you
Savant or URC, chosen for your system, your budget and who in the house will use it.
Every device programmed
TV, receiver or soundbar, streaming boxes, cable or satellite, projector and screen.
One-button activities
Watch TV, Movie, Music and All Off, each one turning on the right gear in the right order.
Hidden equipment
IR extenders and network control so the gear can live in a cabinet, closet or rack.
Lights and shades on the same remote
Lutron lighting and shades built into your activities.
Wall control too
Add keypads and touchscreens in the rooms that need them.
Phone and tablet control
With Savant, the app runs the same activities from your phone.
A network it can count on
Smart remotes talk over Wi-Fi, so we make sure the network is solid.
Three ways to run it
A smart remote, a simple remote or the wall
How much control you need depends on the system. Here's where most people land.
The whole house on one Savant remote
For a smart home, the remote is one way into a bigger system. The same activities run from the Savant remote, the wall touch panels and the app, so everyone can use whatever's closest.
- Remote
- Savant, in a charging dock
- Runs
- The 7.2 theater and all 8 audio zones
- Also
- Lighting, thermostats, the front-door lock
- Plus
- Wall touch panels and the Savant app
One room, one remote
Not every room needs a smart home. A programmed URC universal remote can run the TV, the sound and the streaming box in a single room, with a button for each thing you actually do.
- Remote
- URC universal remote
- Typical gear
- TV, soundbar or receiver, streaming box
- Activities
- Watch TV, Movie, Music, All Off
- Good for
- Living rooms, bedrooms, media rooms
Control that lives on the wall
Keypads and touchscreens never get lost in the couch. They're great next to the door, in the kitchen and in the theater, and they run the same activities as the remote.
- Options
- In-wall keypads or touchscreens
- Shows
- Lights, music, climate and locks
- Works with
- The remote and the phone app
How it works
From five remotes to one button
The coffee table problem
A TV remote, a receiver remote, a streaming remote, a cable remote and the one for the lights. Movie night takes four of them and a specific order.
We list every device you use and program each one into a single remote, then test it with your setup.
One remote replaces the pile. The old ones go in a drawer, and the cabinet doors can stay closed.
Each activity runs a whole sequence with one press. Try the buttons on the remote.
Press Watch TV, Movie, Music or All Off.
Movie
Example sequence. We program yours around your own equipment.
Our process
How universal remote programming works with R&D
Free walkthrough
We list every device in the room and ask how each person in the house actually uses it.
Pick the remote
A few options at different price points, from a simple room remote to a Savant system.
Program and hide the gear
Every device and activity programmed, with IR extenders or network control so the equipment can be out of sight.
Test it with you
We run each activity together and tweak the buttons until it feels right.
Follow-up
A few weeks later we check in, and adjust anything that isn't working the way you expected.
Logitech Harmony replacement
Your Harmony remote finally died? We can replace it.
Logitech stopped making Harmony remotes in 2021, and plenty of homes still rely on one. When it wears out, there's no new Harmony to buy. We replace it with a Savant or URC remote, program it for the same equipment, and rebuild the one-button activities you're used to.
For bigger systems, the remote becomes part of the house. In this Savant home it runs the 7.2 theater and all eight audio zones, next to wall touch panels and the app.
- Replaces
- Logitech Harmony and other discontinued remotes
- With
- Savant or URC, programmed for your gear
- Keeps
- Your one-button activities
Gear
Remotes and the gear they control
We program remotes for the equipment you have and recommend new gear when it makes sense. See every brand we carry.
Remotes & smart home
Universal remotes
Lighting & shades
Audio
TVs & projectors
TVs
TVs
TVs
Projectors
Speakers
Networking
Wi-FiReviews
What clients say about working with R&D
Dan did a great job installing our new TV and integrating the Yamaha surround system. Dan wall mounted the TV, speakers and IR extender with all the wires hidden in the wall! It looks great, I will definitely use R&D for all future AV needs.Jasen Levasseur, Google review
Dan and Nate did an outstanding job setting up our home av system. Thoughtful cost effective solutions that look and sound great. Can't see a wire or box anywhere. Follow up and communication were excellent. Very highly recommended!S George, Google review
Dan did everything he said he would do, did it when he said he would do it, and did a clean, professional job. He also has a great attitude and willingness to provide 100% satisfaction.Bob Kessi, Google review
R+D are great. Clear communication, showed up right on time and the installation looks great. Highly recommend.Matt Curtis, Google review
Can you program a universal remote for the equipment I already have?
Usually, yes. We list every device you use, including the TV, receiver or soundbar, streaming boxes, cable or satellite and projector, then program and test the remote with all of it.
What replaces a Logitech Harmony remote?
Logitech stopped making Harmony remotes in 2021, so when one wears out there's no new Harmony to buy. We replace it with a Savant or URC remote programmed for your equipment, with the same one-button activities you're used to.
Can a universal remote control my lights and shades?
Yes. With Lutron lighting and motorized shades, the same remote can dim the lights and close the shades as part of a movie or TV activity.
Can my equipment be hidden in a cabinet or closet?
Yes. IR extenders and network control let the remote reach equipment in a closed cabinet, closet or rack, so you don't need a line of sight to the gear. More on home wiring.
Can I use my phone instead of a remote?
With a Savant system, yes. The Savant app runs the same activities as the remote and the wall touch panels.
How much does universal remote programming cost?
It depends on the remote and how many devices and rooms it runs. We have options for every budget, and quotes are free.
What areas do you serve?
We're based in Hillsboro and set up universal remotes in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Portland and across the Portland metro.
Other services
More ways we can help around the house
Custom Home Theater
Dedicated theaters, media rooms and Dolby Atmos.
View service 02Multi-Room Audio
Different music in every room, each at its own volume.
View service 04Outdoor Audio/Video
Speakers and screens for the patio, pool and backyard.
View service 05Home Wiring
Structured wiring, all run back to one panel.
View service 06Control Keypads
Wall keypads and touchscreens for every room.
View service 07Network & Wi-Fi
Fast, reliable coverage with no dead zones.
View service 08Lutron Automated Lighting
Scenes, schedules, and lights that follow the sun.
View service 09Lutron Automated Shades
Quiet 25 dB motors that open and close with the sun.
View service 10Surveillance Cameras
Wired cameras on every side of the house, day and night.
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Get a free universal remote quote
Tell us what's on your coffee table and what you want one button to do. We'll come take a look and recommend a remote that fits.
Universal remote programming and setup in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Portland and the greater Portland metro.