A universal remote controller and a remote control method thereof are provided. The remote controller includes a display screen, a communication module configured to communicate with a plurality of devices, an input unit configured to receive a user command, a controlling unit configured to receive identification information from a device of the plurality of devices which is pointed at by the remote controller through the communication module, control the display screen to display a user interface customized for the device corresponding to the identification information, and receive information input through the user interface for communication with the device so that the remote controller can operate with the device.