a device for controlling access to content . the device includes memory for storing data , a processor , coupled to the memory , for authorizing a user and presenting to the authorized user identification of access devices and information regarding the content being accessed by the access devices and a communications interface , coupled to the processor , for enabling data exchange between the processor and the access devices in the network . the processor is configured to initiate a selected control function of a chosen access device upon receiving a command from the authorized user based on the identification of the chosen access device and the information regarding the content being accessed by the chosen access device .