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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It's not a new idea; a lot of other people have thought of it. Unfortunately, AFAIK it's not possible, and even if it were, the IR port on your notebook likely wouldn't be powerful enough to go beyond ...

Between juggling remotes for TVs, surround systems, cable boxes, streaming devices, and more, it's easy to become overwhelmed or lose track of them. Whether they slip between the cushions on your sofa ...