Between the televisions, dvd players, cable boxes, and music systems in our home, there must be a dozen or more remote controls. Now I know remotes are available that supposedly handle all these electronics eliminating the need to have a dozen remotes sitting around. But one needs both a degree in engineering and the bank balance of Donald Trump to own one. So we are pretty much stuck with using three different remotes to play a dvd. This alone is enough to drive a person crazy. But on top of that, we have portable phones which also have a ton of buttons. I cannot tell you how many times I have tried to punch in phone numbers on a TV remote, or have become frustrated when the TV will not respond to my trying to change channels using the telephone! Now, as wonderfully unique a person as I am, I feel certain that I am not the only person to do this. Maybe just the only one to admit to it.
One would think that engineers could come up with an inexpensive, easy to use voice controlled one-remote-serves all. This would require the user to hit an on button, say the name of the electronic gadget (tv1, tv2, phone, microwave) and name a function (on, off, volume, dial) and then refine the job further (channel 618, 555-1212, heat high, etc.). This remote would work on radio waves so it could be used from any part of the house. And it would not be black but would be made some color that makes it easy to find and to read.
Ideally, the remote would be a tax deductible medical expense because it helps relieve stress and frustration.
