Computer hardware and downloadable software for enabling automation and control of systems in a home, ship, yacht, motor coach, recreational vehicle, audio, video, computer, HVAC, security, lighting and communication systems; universal computerized remote controllers for the operation and control of electronic products and household systems, namely, audio-video players and recorders, display monitors, televisions, internet connections, computer networks, lighting systems, security systems and HVAC systems; downloadable software applications for enabling automation and control of electronic products in a household, ship, yacht, motor coach, recreational vehicle, audio-video players and recorders, display monitors, televisions, internet connections, computer networks, lighting systems, HVAC systems, and energy monitoring and management systems; remote controls for control of electronic products in household, ship, yacht, motor coach, recreational vehicle, audio-video players and recorders, display monitors, televisions, internet connections, computer networks, lighting systems, HVAC systems, and energy monitoring and management systems