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 ...

Very seldom do I catch myself uttering the word "genius" silently to myself as I'm reviewing a piece of equipment. I have to say, I had my doubts about the Remote Control Extender when it was first ...

Denon Electronics today announced the upcoming introduction of two innovative devices — the RC-7000CI — Infrared (IR) / Radio Frequency (RF) Remote Control (SRP: $299.99) and RC-7001RCI RF/IR Remote ...

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, ...

Offering improved RF capabilities and operation, the RF10, RF20 and RF30 are simple to program with the supplied DVD Guide CES 2006 — Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 5, 2006 — Universal Remote Control, Inc., the ...

With this circuit, a single transmitter and simple set of user pushbuttons can initiate one of four different outputs, two at each of two remote receivers with very different applications. The ...

Radio frequency (RF) remote controllers used to operate heavy industrial machinery, including cranes and drills, are extremely susceptible to cyber attack, security researchers have discovered. “RF ...

The author is vice president of sales for Burk Technology. In today’s landscape, where transmitter sites face increased physical, environmental and cybersecurity threats, a modern remote-control ...

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 ...

We are fascinated when we see machines work together, seemingly with minds of their own. The TV show “How It’s Made” became popular for simply showing how products are made in an automated factory ...

A custom-designed touch panel or an app for a smartphone or tablet that controls entertainment components (speakers, home theater, etc.) and/or household appliances. The home Wi-Fi hotspot is used to ...