The new hotness in consumer electronics might be RF remotes based on protocols like Bluetooth Low Energy, but there’s still plenty of life left in the classic infrared remote. Especially with projects ...

The main aim of this circuit is to design and demonstrate a simple 5 channel remote control system to drive five loads. The circuit works on the principle of IR communication. This article is aimed to ...

Even though some devices now use WiFi and Bluetooth, so much of our home entertainment equipment still relies on its own proprietary infrared remote control. By and large (when you can find them) they ...

Universal remotes have always felt like a bit of a gamble. Any time you look at reviews or browse user impressions here on ...

I have 2 locations where I want to control some basic A/V equipment from my phone. A lot of the A/V equipment is legacy, so it's not (and never will be) connected directly to the network. I don't need ...

Apple's IR Remote may stop working for a number of reasons, either because the device itself is not functioning correctly or because the computer cannot pair with the device. Topher, an avid Mac user ...

What is an IR Blaster and How Does it Work? An IR blaster is a hardware component in some smartphones that allows the device to emulate an infrared remote control, enabling it to control various ...

If the touch-sensitive Siri Remote has you missing the mark, this button remote lets you switch to something a little more predictable.