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 ...

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 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 ...

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Even though the technology has been in use for decades, IR blasters are a key part of today's smart TVs and will be for years to come. Here's why.

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 ...

Universal remotes are a handy tool to have around if you have many devices that would all otherwise have their own remote controls. Merging them all into a single device leads to less clutter and less ...

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 ...

Having already provided a remote for the control of iOS devices with its BT Media Remote, Satechi has reversed things by releasing a dongle that turns an iOS device into a universal remote control. In ...

Using your smartphone as a controller is convenient, cost-effective, and reduces clutter by replacing multiple remotes. It offers portability, multi-device control, and customizable features like ...