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Ryan Epps

Samsung’s and Roku’s TV remotes are the best in the industry — so why haven’t others followed suit?

Composite of Samsung SolarCell remote next to Roku voice remote pro .

In the world of TVs, your remote control is king. It’s a gateway to all that is possible on your display — like when you’re in desperate search of the best Halloween horrors to dive into or if a particular setting needs correcting on a whim.

Not every remote is made the same, though. Take, for instance, the best LG TVs, which leverage LG’s Magic Remote. It's a motion-activated wand that you aim at the screen, letting you roam options without clicking directional buttons. Despite this feature, many people don't like the Magic Remote (including myself and several folks on the LG OLED subreddit). Like many aspects of owning a TV, remote controls a matter of personal preference.

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