Covers for the TV remote: characteristics and selection

The TV remote control is an indispensable accessory. A portable control panel must be handled with care, as it has to perform channel switching not one month, but several years. For this reason people often protect the device with special cases: silicone, plastic, and others. In addition, a remote control without a protective cover often has problems with the battery: the bottom panel deforms over time and the batteries can fall out of the slot. Consider all the intricacies of using covers.

The TV Remote Case is a protective surface that attaches to the device. The cover can be made of various materials: rubber, silicone, plastic, and in rare cases even scotch tape. Some simply wrap the maximum possible surface with tape for at least some protection, and someone purposefully searches and buys a good case for the remote control for reasons of the durability of the goods.

There are many variations of covers with varying degrees of protection and comfort. There are both cheap and free options, as well as fairly expensive cases with additional protection.

The special silicone case for the remote control panel is the safest type of protection: it not only prevents dust and small debris from entering the holes, but also protects against falls and shocks. You can buy a silicone coating both in the store when you buy the remote control, or via the Internet separately.

There are individual covers for a specific model of the remote control: all buttons will have their own recesses, and the use will become more comfortable. If there is no desire to select a specific silicone case, then you should buy a standard silicone case: you just need to take into account the length and width of the remote control. Often, the silicone cover has various fixtures and grooves for more comfort: ribbed stripes are added on the sides for less sliding in the hand.

A convenient option for a cover can be a shrink wrap. The composition of this cover is 100% polyester. This is a thin film that adheres tightly to the remote control, regardless of the location of the buttons and other protruding elements. However, it should be noted that such a cover does not protect the remote control from damage during a fall: if the accessory falls from a small height, the shrink film will not protect it.

Having purchased a film, you need to pack the remote control in it yourself: put the remote control in a pocket made of film, wrap the corners and point the hair dryer at the remote control. In a few minutes of active hot air blowing, the film will settle and begin to adhere tightly to all the protuberances of the accessory.

For lovers of something unusual, there is a separate category of accessories that can be conditionally called premium. They combine an interesting design and excellent protection against everything: dust, liquid, shock. Such a purchase can delight people who prefer to stand out in everything. Premium covers often include leather, metal, and painted silicone.

The TV control panel case is as important as the remote control itself. The presence of a protective material greatly increases the service life of the remote control: it will not break if it falls, and you do not have to worry about dust and various small debris getting inside the structure.

The main tasks of the case are listed below.

• The cover prevents the buttons from breaking or being pressed into the device: without protection, pressing one button continuously causes excessive friction.
• The cover will keep the paint on the buttons and plastic of the remote - scratches and peeling of the pointers on the remote are no longer a problem on the protected remote.
• You should not neglect the purchase of a cover: this purchase will not be a waste of money. Instead of throwing out your old remote control every few months and buying a new one, you can buy a cover once - and not worry about the device's performance.

There are a number of factors that need to be considered in order to choose the right sheeting.

• Length Width - most often measured in centimeters.
• Console design - some models have unusual details like a large joystick in the middle or a convex base. Omitting such a detail may result in the purchase of an unsuitable accessory.
• Infrared laser hole. This is the same red dot that is located at one of the ends of the remote control. There are situations when a person buys a standard cover, puts it on - and the TV stops responding to commands. The reason lies in the silicone (or other material), which blocked the way forward for the laser.
• Individual user requests. There are people who care about the little things. Therefore, before going to a store or ordering a product on the Internet, a person needs to think: whether a dense silicone coating will suit him (the sensitivity of buttons in silicone is slightly lost), other similar nuances about the material and design of the case.

The easiest way to choose an accessory is at a retail store: you can take the remote control with you and try on the appropriate one from the available options. This will allow you to find out in advance how the cover fits a specific model of the remote control, and take into account the ease of use. You can go to an expensive store of household items, or you can search for the desired accessory in online stores. When ordering goods via the Internet, there is a risk of encountering a defect: this should be taken into account when choosing a store.

For an overview of the silicone case, see the next video.