The first remote control for a TV was the Zenith Space Command back in the 1950’s. Space Command used sounds at ultrasonic frequencies to control the set. It wasn’t until the 1980’s and the Viewstar ...

Sometimes, you look around at all these gadgets and in a rare moment of inspiration or madness, you look at them all a little different??? connected in a way they are currently not, but perhaps should ...

What do you do when you lose the remote control to your TV? Or what if you want to control your entertainment center, air conditioner, and security camera from one place? In both instances, you can ...

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 ...

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The TX-1000 Medius is a substantial remote 舑 in both shape and weight. You could hold it with one hand but you probably won't. Even if you did, the main arrow buttons are in the middle at the bottom ...

Covering home audio and video, Matthew Moskovciak helps CNET readers find the best sights and sounds for their home theaters. The Logitech Harmony Smart Control combines RF functionality and ...

LCD Size: 2" TFT Color LCD (176 x 220 Pixels) Size: 8" x 2.25" x 1.25" (H x W x D) Weight: 9 ounces (with battery loaded) Learning Capabilities: Standard frequencies (15kHz to 460kHz) Macro ...

Unlike a flat membrane-type keypad, the rubber-bump keypad has a tactile, tangible feel when the key buttons are pressed; ...

Clunky, limited support for third-party devices makes this “universal” remote appropriate only for smart home dwellers who are deep in the SwitchBot ecosystem, while Matter support depends on Apple ...

If there can be a king of remote controls, it's the Logitech Harmony Companion. This universal remote is not just able to tame the many devices living within your media center but also capable of ...

What do you do when you lose the remote control to your TV? Or what if you want to control your entertainment center, air conditioner, and security camera from one place? In both instances, you can ...