Category AI Visibility Report
Smart Remotes AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈37,705
Est. AI queries / month
14
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 14 buyer topics in Smart Remotes across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 37,705 AI queries per month.
- Roku leads the AI shelf with 11.3% of brand mentions, followed by Google (10.9%) and SofaBaton (10.8%). The top three hold 33% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Samsung smart remotes” (top keyword “samsung remote control for tv”, ~6,600 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (18.9% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roku | 965 | 11.3% |
| 2 | 931 | 10.9% | |
| 3 | SofaBaton | 920 | 10.8% |
| 4 | One For All Smart Control | 696 | 8.2% |
| 5 | GE | 529 | 6.2% |
| 6 | Samsung | 425 | 5% |
| 7 | LG | 405 | 4.8% |
| 8 | Anderic | 341 | 4% |
| 9 | Philips | 325 | 3.8% |
| 10 | Apple | 278 | 3.3% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung smart remotes | ≈12,316 | samsung remote control for tv | 6,600 |
| Smart remotes for multiple devices | ≈8,660 | control 4 remote | 1,900 |
| Google TV and Android TV smart remotes | ≈8,471 | chromecast remote | 5,400 |
| Smart remotes for soundbars and home theater | ≈8,258 | vizio sound bar remote | 4,400 |
| Ceiling fan smart remotes | — | universal ceiling fan remote | 8,100 |
| Brand-specific smart remotes for TVs | — | universal remote for insignia tv | 8,100 |
| Garage door opener smart remotes | — | garage door opener remote | 40,500 |
| Vizio smart remotes | — | vizio remote replacement | 9,900 |
| Universal smart remotes | — | universal remote | 40,500 |
| TV remote replacement smart remotes | — | tv remote | 18,100 |
| Roku smart remotes | — | replacement roku remote | 9,900 |
| Smart remote control apps | — | tv remote app | 12,100 |
| LG smart remotes | — | lg tv remote app | 9,900 |
| Fire TV smart remotes | — | firestick remote app | 8,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 169 | 18.9% |
| tomsguide.com | 98 | 11% |
| techgearlab.com | 85 | 9.5% |
| sofabaton.com | 67 | 7.5% |
| roku.com | 66 | 7.4% |
| google.com | 55 | 6.2% |
| lg.com | 50 | 5.6% |
| samsung.com | 41 | 4.6% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for smart remotes?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Roku (11.3%), Google (10.9%), SofaBaton (10.8%), One For All Smart Control (8.2%), GE (6.2%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about smart remotes?
GEOly estimates ~37,705 AI queries per month in this category across 14 buyer topics, led by “Samsung smart remotes”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for smart remotes?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, tomsguide.com, techgearlab.com, sofabaton.com, roku.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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