7 Best Remotes with Voice Control [2026 Update]

The best remotes with voice control let you ditch the pile of clickers and run your whole entertainment center by voice.

Voice Control Is Here

Alright Buck Rogers, so you want the scoop on voice-control remotes. I get it. Searching around in the bowels of your sofa or favorite E-Z chair among the crumbs for that ever-elusive remote does get tiresome.

Apparently, we are in good company. Research by Statista found that around 44% of surveyed U.S. households have a TV remote capable of voice control. This was surprisingly higher than I was expecting.

So which remote is right for you?

Fear not. Below, I review the seven top voice-control remotes, ranked by who they actually serve. Most work with both Alexa and Google Assistant.

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Best Remotes with Voice Control: Comparison Table

The table below compares my top five picks side by side, from full hub consolidation down to a Fire TV power clicker.

The full reviews for all seven picks follow below, including pros and cons and a buyer’s guide.

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#1 – SofaBaton X2: Editor’s Choice

The new SofaBaton X2 has officially taken the top spot on my list of the best remotes with voice control. After several months testing the X2 alongside my X1S and Harmony Elite, the upgraded color touchscreen and refined hub make this the smartest voice-remote purchase you can make right now.

What pushes the X2 ahead of the already-excellent X1S? The 2.4-inch color screen is responsive enough to actually use for activity launches and channel surfing without reaching for buttons. Voice command latency through Alexa and Google Assistant is noticeably faster than the X1S, and SofaBaton has tightened up the Bluetooth pairing so smart-home control feels native rather than like a workaround. Home Assistant support lands the X2 alongside the X1S as a true whole-home option.

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#2 – SofaBaton X1S: Premium Hub

Since Logitech announced it would no longer make new Harmony remotes, the SofaBaton X1S earned the top hub-remote spot among the best remotes with voice control for several years, and it is still the right pick for buyers who want full hub power without the X2’s touchscreen. I have been recommending this to friends and family, and readers like you, when they ask me for a Harmony replacement.

I am currently using both the X1S and the Logitech Harmony Elite in my apartment here, and there are some things I like about the X1S better. First, the smaller size is just easier to hold in my hand. Second, while there is no charging dock for the X1S, the battery life is amazing at about 60 hours on a single charge. Both remotes have backlit buttons, which makes watching TV in a dark room a joy.

While Alexa commands are limited to turning the TV on and off, controlling the volume, and launching activities right now, the integration will get better over time. Using X1S Activities, you can tell Alexa to launch “Movie Night,” and all required components turn on and switch to the proper inputs (TV, soundbar, Apple TV, smart lights, the works).

Harmony did this, sure, but it was more complex to set up than SofaBaton, which can even learn from your existing remotes.

Video Review

Here is my unboxing on the TecTimmy YouTube channel covering the SofaBaton X1S.

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#3 – Fire TV Cube: Best Hands-Free

I own the latest Amazon Fire TV Cube and use it almost daily to control my TV with my voice. While I also leverage Alexa using my SofaBaton X1S and Harmony remotes, I love that I get “everything Alexa” with my Fire TV Cube in addition to being able to control my television.

Among the best remotes with voice control, this is the most intuitive option for controlling your TV with Alexa without a separate hub remote in the mix. If you want a simple solution that works right out of the box, the Cube is the answer.

While you can use the Fire TV Stick to do much of what the Cube does more cheaply, I like my Fire TV Cube better. Why? The Cube was designed for the sole purpose of controlling your television with your voice, and the latest generation is more responsive than every version before it.

Video Review

Here is a short walk-through I did on the TecTimmy YouTube channel showing the HDMI port on the back of the Cube.

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#4 – Broadlink RM4 Pro: Hub Plus App

The Broadlink RM4 Pro stands out among the best remotes with voice control as one of the most advanced smart remote control devices on the market. It works with Google Assistant, Alexa, and IFTTT to control all your home entertainment systems from anywhere in the world using only your phone or tablet.

The RM4 Pro can also be used as a learning remote to capture IR signals from existing remotes, so compatibility issues are rare. You can even use it behind closed cabinets and doors, making it ideal for situations where line-of-sight remotes cannot reach. With the Broadlink RM4 Pro, you have complete control over your home entertainment at your fingertips.

The product footprint is tiny: dimensions are 3.35 x 3.35 x 1.22 inches and it weighs just 5.2 ounces. It uses RF 433MHz and 315MHz frequencies and has a range of up to 100 meters, with the ability to penetrate walls, doors, and other obstacles in my testing.

Video Review

This walk-through from Broadlink UAE covers the RM4 Pro setup and the app pairing flow.

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#5 – Alexa Voice Remote Pro: Fire TV Power Clicker

As an avid Amazon Fire TV user, I bought and have been testing the Alexa Voice Remote Pro, an upgraded version of the standard Alexa Voice Remote and one of the best remotes with voice control for Fire TV power users.

This improved model is compatible with several devices, including the Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K, and the Fire TV Cube, and it has several cool new features over the standard remote.

My favorite feature is the remote finder, which helps me locate the remote when I lose it in the sofa cushions. Also, the backlit buttons are a handy addition for streaming at night or in low-light conditions.

Another new feature is the two customizable buttons that allow me to control my favorite devices at the press of a button. The headphone button is a nifty inclusion for Bluetooth pairing, which I frequently use while gaming. This is the best Alexa clicker for Fire TV by a mile.

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#6 – Alexa Voice Remote: Budget Alexa

Among the best remotes with voice control, the Alexa Voice Remote is the budget pick. While the Fire TV Cube works hands-free using the Alexa wake word, the Alexa Voice Remote requires you to push a button on the remote to control your home theater with your voice.

This can be a benefit since you are right on top of the remote and Alexa rarely misses commands. For the older versions of the Fire TV Cube, hands-free hit rate sits around 7 out of 10. This happens only rarely with the new Fire TV Cube.

Another benefit is that it is inexpensive. While it will not control non-Fire TV gear or smart-home stuff, it offers a simple Alexa solution for Fire OS devices and Firesticks. If you can afford the higher-end Voice Remote Pro above, go for it.

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#7 – Logitech Harmony Elite: Premium Legacy

The Logitech Harmony Elite is Logitech’s top-of-the-line entry among the best remotes with voice control for home entertainment and smart-home control. It includes the Harmony Hub, designed to control home theater equipment and smart devices supported by Harmony’s vast device database.

While Logitech Harmony is now discontinued, the company has said it will continue to support the existing line indefinitely. Prices have gone up dramatically as inventory dwindles. The remote is still available at Amazon at a premium, and the new price point has caused me to lower my rating and recommendation status.

I have tested the voice control with Alexa in my apartment, and the Elite still earns a slot for buyers who can find one at a fair price. Like the X1S, Harmony includes IR mini blasters to control devices behind closed cabinets. Check out my detailed Harmony Elite review if you want to dig deeper.

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Buying Guide

So why would you want one of the best remotes with voice control? For starters, you will not have to use multiple remotes to get from a blank screen to Netflix.

For me, that number used to be three. I had one remote for the TV, another for cable, and another for the soundbar. Being able to control everything with a single voice command is liberating.

Now, I ask my Fire TV to turn on Netflix, and Alexa fires it right up. I can tune to the latest episode of Game of Thrones with a few words. It really is the ultimate in convenience, and no more hunting for those silly remotes.

However, there are several key factors to keep in mind when shopping. The major ones are below.

Smart Speaker Compatibility

The most important question is whether you want the remote to be compatible with your smart speaker ecosystem. Do you already have an Alexa or Google Voice device? If so, the universal remote you choose should integrate with that assistant. This is not a hard prerequisite. The Fire TV Cube and the Voice Remote Pro both have Alexa built in and need no separate smart speaker.

Smart Home Control

The second question is whether you want the remote to also control smart-home devices. Controlling lights with your remote is cool, but the real magic happens when you combine devices with your entertainment experience. Hub remotes can launch a “Watch a Movie” activity that dims smart lights, lowers blinds, powers up the TV and soundbar, and tunes to your streaming device, all from one button or one voice command.

Convenience Features

Convenience features worth comparing across the picks include touchscreen vs no touchscreen, backlit buttons, smart speaker compatibility, the number of devices the remote can control, gaming console support, activity macros, cross-app search, broad device database support, companion mobile app, ease of setup, behind-cabinet control, rechargeable vs replaceable batteries, battery life, programmable favorites, smart-speaker integration with Sonos or HEOS, streaming player support (Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV), IFTTT compatibility, support and warranty, and Z-Wave or Zigbee device support.

Number of Existing Remotes To Consolidate

If you have a lot of entertainment equipment, this matters. The SofaBaton X2 and X1S each replace up to 60 devices, and the Harmony Elite supports up to 15. That is plenty for most living rooms. Simpler picks like the Voice Remote Pro and the Alexa Voice Remote control Fire TV devices only and pair to one streaming stack at a time.

Connectivity

All of the best remotes with voice control here require at minimum a Wi-Fi connection. If you have a slow connection, the experience suffers. Signals across this list span IR, RF, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi, depending on the remote and the devices you want to control.

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Best Remotes with Voice Control: Verdict

For the best remotes with voice control right now, the SofaBaton X2 is the clearest pick for buyers who want a hub remote with a real touchscreen and broad smart-home support.

• Choose the SofaBaton X2 if you want the most capable all-around voice remote with a color touchscreen and Home Assistant support.
• Choose the SofaBaton X1S if you want hub power and Alexa/Google support without paying for the X2 touchscreen.
• Choose the Fire TV Cube if you want truly hands-free Alexa control of your TV without a hub remote.

Want the deeper head-to-head between the top two picks? My SofaBaton X2 vs X1S comparison digs into the differences and helps you pick the right one. Drop a comment below with the setup you are running and I will help you narrow the call.