Philips SRP2024A/27 - Best for Roku and Fire TV Streaming Sticks
A clever hybrid remote designed specifically for streaming stick users, featuring a slot to hold the original Roku or Fire TV remote while adding control for other IR components.
- +Unique built-in slot to physically store and pair with a Roku or Fire TV remote
- +Controls up to four additional IR devices (TV, soundbar, etc.)
- +Simple code-based setup without the need for an app
- -Button layout can feel less intuitive due to the hybrid design
- -Only controls IR devices aside from the paired streaming remote
- -Limited to four auxiliary devices, offering less capacity than others
The Philips SRP2024A/27 addresses a common frustration for users of popular streaming devices: the inability of most universal remotes to control RF-based Roku or Amazon Fire TV sticks. Its innovative solution is both physical and functional. The remote features a dedicated slot on its backside where the included streaming device remote (like the simple Roku or Fire TV clicker) can be inserted and secured. This creates a unified handheld device that combines the streaming remote's native RF control with the Philips remote's infrared capabilities. The user can therefore control their Roku or Fire TV stick via the stored remote's buttons while using the Philips body to power on/off, adjust volume, and change inputs on a TV, soundbar, or other IR-based equipment—up to four devices total. Setup for the IR components is traditional and straightforward, using a code lookup and manual entry, with no complex app required.
This design elegantly solves compatibility issues without requiring an expensive hub system. The trade-off is a button layout that some may find awkward, as it must accommodate the form factor of the attached secondary remote. It also does not add new control functions to the streaming stick itself; it merely provides a housing for its original controller. For households centered around a streaming stick that desire basic unified control over their TV and audio, the Philips SRP2024A/27 is a uniquely practical and cost-effective tool. It eliminates the hunt for a second remote while seamlessly integrating the primary streaming controller into a more comprehensive solution.