While brands like Logitech and Caavo bowed out, Sofabaton breathed new life into universal remotes and the company’s U2 controls not only your TV but gaming consoles, media players and more.

It also integrates closely with SwitchBot devices such as the Bot, Plug Mini, Curtain, and Ceiling Light, as well as Apple TV and Fire TV. First off, the remote looks the part - all white bar a ...