Usually a
variety of home
electronics remote control that is able to function with a wide
variety of home electronics gear and
brands. Usually, the low-end and mid-range priced
models are programmed using manufacturer-stored
codes relating to the most
popular brands and types of
equipment.
The more
expensive varieties of universal remote may have
learning capabilities (use original remote to teach the universal new commands through an
IR sensor) as well as configurable LCD button displays.