I've been fixated on IR and RF remote controls for some time now, and it frequently shows in my review critiques. I have no tolerance for bad remotes - the industry has been around long enough to ...

Most consumer remote controls operate using infrared light. This works well assuming the piece of equipment has a line of sight to the remote. But if you have, say a receiver in a cabinet or closet, ...

Usually new technologies are quickly adopted, especially for consumer electronics. If it's new and cool, consumers want it. Now. However, once in a while, old technologies linger even though better ...

Most consumer remote controls operate using infrared light. This works well assuming the piece of equipment has a line of sight to the remote. But if you have, say a receiver in a cabinet or closet, ...

Nordic Semiconductor's reference design for RF remote controllers offers non-line of sight operation, two-way data communication and 1-year plus battery lifetimes. The nRD24H1 reference design is ...

Couch potatoes take note: Aiming your remote control and trying to bounce the signal off the wall is about to become a thing of the past. Remote controls are set to get an upgrade as a consortium of ...

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 ...

The latest remote-control technology, dubbed “Radio Frequency for Consumer Electronics” or better known as RF4CE, will be coming soon to a store near you. Throw away (or recycle) all of those remote ...

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 ...

Recently, I picked up a cheap, two-channel RF remote control switch from eBay, and once I completed a demo project with it, I decided to do what I do with all of my electronics: take it apart! The ...

X10, whose website is the only place where animated gifs still remain king, just released a universal remote that can handle both X10’s home appliance controls as well as all your A/V gear in your ...