For as long as I can remember, LG OLED TVs — often among the best TVs you can buy — have been shipping with the brand’s patented Magic Remote. And, as a begrudging Magic Remote user for many years, I think it’s high time the brand made a change.
For the uninitiated, LG’s standard remote control features a motion-activated, on-screen pointer, similar to the Nintendo Wii remotes of yesteryear. But while most folks can conjure cozy memories of waving around Wiimotes with friends and family, the novelty of this user experience — dare I say, the magic — has worn off. And it’s not just this feature alone that bugs me about it.
