Best Universal Remote Controllers Worth Buying for PS4

PS4 (PlayStation 4) has made a revolution among gamers, and it is a popular gaming console offering numerous high-resolution games. It comes with a wireless controller that can be used as a remote. If the joystick controller is not working, you can use the universal remote to control your PlayStation 4 with ease. If you’re planning to buy a universal remote for the first time, check out the best universal remotes that you can buy for your PS4 with their features and prices.

An Overview of the Best Universal Remote for PS4

Here is the overview of the top universal remotes which is used to control your PS4.

REMOTES	RATING	AMAZON LINK	WALMART LINK
PDP Universal Media Remote Control The most preferred universal remote for PlayStation users	★★★★★	Check Price	Check Price
Universal Media Remote Control The remote that is compatible with PS3, PS4, and PS5	★★★★☆	Check Price	Check Price
PDP Gaming Cloud Media Remote Control The remote comes with a sleek and compact design	★★★★☆	Check Price	Check Price
PS5 Accessories Remote for Playstation 4 Console The only remote that offers free replacement within 365 days	★★★★☆	Check Price	Check Price
Ciglow Remote Control Works using 2.4G wireless technology in a range of 10 meters	★★★☆☆	Check Price	Check Price
AuviPal G9 Remote Compatible with PS4, PC, TV Stick, Android TV Box, and more	★★★☆☆	Check Price	–

Best Universal Remote for PS4

Here is the list of the best-selling universal remotes for PS4 with their pros and cons.

PDP Universal Media Remote Control

PDP Universal Media remote control is the best-selling universal remote for PS4. The Bluetooth technology will auto-detect devices connected to the PS4 system, thus making the programming easier. It offers dedicated buttons like Action buttons, Share, Options, L1, L2, R1, R2s, triangle, circle, square, and cross, the same as the gaming controller. Additionally, you will get the power, input, and volume buttons.

Color: Black

Maximum Supported Devices: 4

Connectivity: Bluetooth

What We Like	What We Don’t Like	Review
Easy to set up and use	Small in size and hard to handle	The buttons are flat and are close together
You can control 4 devices at a time	The D-pad is too sensitive
It comes with power saving mode

Universal Media Remote Control 

The Universal Media Remote Control is compatible with PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. The remote has basic buttons like play/pause, fast forward, and fast reverse, and other buttons such as Action buttons, Share, Options, triangle, circle, square, cross, L1, L2, R1, and R2. With this remote, you can even adjust the volume, change the input, and power on/off the TV.

Color: Black, Blue

Maximum Supported Devices: 1

Connectivity: Infrared 

What We Like	What We Don’t Like	Review
The Setup process is straightforward and simple	The remote gets disconnected at times	Worth the price
The remote comes with a sleek and Compact design	No instruction guide

Note: If you have an Xbox One gaming console, check our recommendations on the best universal remote for Xbox One.

PDP Gaming Cloud Media Remote Control

PDP Gaming Cloud Media Remote Control uses a cloud-assisted Technology. This remote has buttons to control power, change input, and adjust the volume for TVs. In addition, it has dedicated PS4 Buttons such as action Buttons, share, options, and PS Buttons with which you can easily navigate to system menus and apps.

Color: Black

Maximum Supported Devices: 1

Connectivity: Bluetooth 

What We Like	What We Don’t Like	Review
Sleeky and stylish remote	No stop button, only a pause button is available	Slightly expensive
Set up process is not complicated

PS5 Accessories Remote for Playstation 4 Console

PS5 Accessories Remote is a powerful remote control that works well with your PS4 gaming console. It does not take too much time to set up the remote. All you need to do is insert the batteries into the remote, pair it with your device, and start using it. You can customize the remote controller with traditional or modern PS logo stickers. In addition, if the remote does not work properly, you can claim a free replacement within 365 days.

Color: Black

Maximum Supported Devices: 5

Connectivity: Bluetooth

What We Like	What We Don’t Like	Review
It includes backlit buttons	The remote buttons are too sensitive	The remote charge does not last long
Customer service operates 24/7
The remote buttons come with a soft rubberized texture

Ciglow Remote Control

The Ciglow remote control uses 2.4G wireless technology. It has Fast Forward, Rewind, Play, Pause, Back, Option, Top Menu, Up, Down, Left, and Right buttons with which you can easily operate your PS4 console. If the remote is idle, it will enter sleep mode automatically in 10 minutes. To wake up the remote, press any button and it will reconnect to the console. Make sure to operate this remote from a distance of 10 feet.

Color: Black

Maximum Supported Devices: 1

Connectivity: Infrared 

What We Like	What We Don’t Like	Review
Uses 2.4G wireless technology	Batteries are not included	The X or OK button does not function properly at times
It indicates light when it is connected

AuviPal G9 Remote 

AuviPal G9 Remote has basic keys such as power, channel, volume, and mute. In addition to PS4, you can use this remote to control the TV, the sound bar, and the A/V receiver. It features a backlit-supported QWERTY keyboard that helps to use the remote even in the dark. You can also use this remote as a mouse as it has a built-in air mouse function.

Color: Black

Maximum Supported Devices: 1

Connectivity: Infrared, Radio Frequency

What We Like	What We Don’t Like	Review
It also works with Windows, Linux, Mac, and Android device	Playback buttons won’t work with all devices	The backlight is very bright and stays for 20 seconds
Lightweight remote under this pricing
Can be used in a range of 33 meters

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