The SofaBaton X1S offers sleek hardware with a large database of infrared devices. The remote has a powerful IR signal and extenders if needed, but support for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is less impressive.

As a reviewer (and user) of learning remotes for 15 years, the Sofabaton U2 is one of the best values I have ever seen. It's easy to setup thanks to a mobile app, and it's now an ...