I'm a software guy. Been dabbling with software for 20 years now -- sometimes more and sometimes less seriously.

I don't have any remotes at home. If I must have one, I think it ought to run my software. I'd prefer my phone to be my remote. It's the right size, it has buttons and a screen and I tend to have one nearby most times. The less gadgets the better. Plus if I ever lose it behind the couch, I can always ask someone to call it to locate it.