Exhibit 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Forms S-8 (Nos. 33-66426, 333-09021, 333-23985, 333-91101, 333-95715, 333-47378, and 333-103038) of Universal Electronics Inc. of our report dated January 29, 2003, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule, which appears in this Form 10-K. /s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Orange County, California March 25, 2003 59