Turns out, dumb devices were never the problem.

You'd think a remote control technology that was first introduced in the 1980s would be completely obsolete by now. But infrared (IR) remotes are still very much kicking half a century later, despite ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We've grown a little spoiled. At some point during the progression of televisions and media devices, remote controls went from infrared ...

Over on his YouTube channel [Electronic Wizard] has released a video that explains how infrared (IR) remote controllers work: IR Remote Controllers protocol: 101 to advanced. This video covers the NEC ...

When Logitech announced in 2021 that it would discontinue its Harmony remote line, including the popular Harmony Elite, it left a bit of a void in the universal remote market. This decision bewildered ...

For $59.99, the SwitchBot Universal Remote boasts compatibility with over 80,000 devices and supports Matter. For $59.99, the SwitchBot Universal Remote boasts compatibility with over 80,000 devices ...