The infrared remote control might not hold the seat of honor in the average home theater setup that it once enjoyed, but it’s not quite out to pasture yet. After all, what are you going to use to stop ...

This ultra-simple remote control extender is ideal for use with a hidden video recorder. The recorder is a Panasonic NV-SD200 and is used as part of a camera surveillance system. A PICAXE-08-based ...

Nearly always when a remote control doesn’t work, the underlying problem is elementary: the unit does not emit light. The cause may be dry solder joints, defective LEDs etc., but also a flat battery ...

This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. 1. The system configuration shows how the functions connect to enable remote system control via the Internet, based on ...

Q: We are a really small business and need to work from home; are the free remote access tools safe to use? A: As more people transition to a “work from home” status, many small businesses are trying ...

IKEA doesn't just have affordable Sonos-powered speakers in the pipeline, but a simple remote control to liberate users from the Sonos app or talking to a smart assistant. The IKEA Symfonisk speakers ...

There's also a $30 option that locates a lost remote when you say, "Hey Roku, find my remote." Here's how to boost your Roku experience. Eli covered the latest in the ever-changing worlds of telecom, ...

One of the best reasons to set up a home automation system is to gain remote control of lights around the house from anywhere, near or far —so you can, for example, dim a group of lamps in the living ...

Samsung makes some nice cameras, but they have fallen into the trap of building proprietary controllers. Their NX models, for instance, have a micro USB port rather than the more usual 2.5mm socket ...