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One of the frustrating things about owning a home theater is the fact that you have to keep track of dozens of remote controls. There is a remote for the DVD player, cable box, TV, stereo system, and Tivo. With so many remote controls floating around you are sure to lose one or two in the mix. Luckily, with the Android Tablet you can turn it into an all-in-one home theatre remote control.

Tablets allow users to download apps that turn the tablet into a universal remote. If you are considering turning your Android Tablet into a universal remote, here’s a look at some of the functions you can make it do with a download of a simple app.

Cable Box Control

There are apps that allow you to control your cable box with the simple touch of the tablet touchscreen. You can watch pay-per-view movies, change the channel, and set up TV show reminders – all from the comfort of your tablet.

Volume Control

Some Android apps allow you to control the volume as well as the type of stereo system your home theater uses. You can set up your home theater to use surround sound or turn the volume down with just the touch of the screen.

DVR or Tivo Controls

Nothing is more frustrating than forgetting to set the DVR or Tivo to record a show. With the Tablet you can simply set up the reminder from anywhere in the house.

With all these apps you can turn your tablet into a universal remote and never have to worry about losing a remote again.