<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001209191-22-043463.txt : 20220729
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20220729143939
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001209191-22-043463
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20220727
FILED AS OF DATE:		20220729
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20220729

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PONTUAL ROMULO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001278871

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-21044
		FILM NUMBER:		221120174

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		15147 N SCOTTSDALE ROAD
		STREET 2:		SUITE H300
		CITY:			SCOTTSDALE
		STATE:			AZ
		ZIP:			85254

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000101984
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	HOUSEHOLD AUDIO & VIDEO EQUIPMENT [3651]
		IRS NUMBER:				330204817
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		15147 N SCOTTSDALE RD
		STREET 2:		SUITE H300
		CITY:			SCOTTSDALE
		STATE:			AZ
		ZIP:			85254
		BUSINESS PHONE:		480-530-3000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		15147 N SCOTTSDALE RD
		STREET 2:		SUITE H300
		CITY:			SCOTTSDALE
		STATE:			AZ
		ZIP:			85254
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        <footnote id="F1">Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of UEI common stock.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">RSU Grant awarded pursuant to 2018 Directors Compensation Plan on July 27, 2022 and will vest as follows: 889 RSUs on October 1, 2022; 1,250 RSUs on January 1, 2023; 1,250 RSUs on April 1, 2023; and 1,250 RSUs on July 1, 2023.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">Price determined in accordance with the terms of the Company's applicable Stock Incentive Plan.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">Stock Option Grant was issued on July 27, 2022 by action of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, and ratified by the Board of Directors. The options will vest ratably over the next 3 years, and have a 10 year life, expiring on July 27, 2032.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <remarks></remarks>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ Romulo Pontual by Valerie J. Ballard pursuant to a Limited Power of Attorney dated July 21, 2022</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2022-07-29</signatureDate>
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