Recommendations
Simple remotes
One for All URC6210 £7. It is simply and logically laid out and comfortable to hold.
Doro HandleEasy 321rc, £20. An easy to use learning remote for basic features with good size buttons, well laid out and labelled.
If you have Sky digital TV there’s the Sky+ Remote Easy Grip, designed for people with sight or grip difficulties.
Learning remotes
With this type you carefully line it up with your original remote control so they are pointing at each other. Using their infrared signals you can clone functions (like channel selection, volume and so on) by pressing buttons on the original then equivalent buttons on the new remote. You need patience and to follow the instructions precisely.
For buying tips, see What to look for
See Test methods if you are interested in how we tested alternative remote controls