Part of upgrading your system usually includes adding many new components, thus complicating operating the entire system  - right? not really. If setup the right way , everything can be really easy. These remotes allow you to turn on the entire system with the push of a button. Same for turning off the system  - one button. You never have to worry about what equipment is on or off, and what inputs your tv and receiver are on . . these remotes take care of it all for you. Some of these remotes even allow you to control your system through walls , so no matter where you point the remote, your system will work correctly, even from up to 100ft away!