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Summary: Replacement remote controls can be found by contacting the original manufacturer or by getting a universal remote at an electronics store. Replace a remote control with tips from an audio/video technician in this free video on home electronics.
Charles Willet is the owner of ATX A/V in Austin, Texas. He began his A/V career operating a recording studio after receiving training from the Dallas Sound Lab in Audio Engineering &...read more
"Hi I'm Charles with ATX audio video. Many people commonly ask me how do you find a replacement remote control. If you are looking specifically for the direct replacement, you should note the model number, the component you are looking for the replacement remote for. Contact the manufacturer and they can get you a direct replacement. It's usually expensive and takes a while, sometimes two to four weeks to get delivery on your remote. I recommend replacing it with a universal remote. The advantages of a universal remote is you can program all your remotes into a single remote. There's also many extra features on universal remotes that you won't commonly find on a standard remote. They may have touch screens, wi-fi enabled web browsers, one touch access to all your local sources. And that is how you choose, that is how you find a replacement remote control."
eHow Article: How to Find a Replacement Remote Control