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 ...

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Expand the capabilities of the Harmony Hub with the simple, but easy-to-use, Companion remote. Logitech’s Harmony Companion consists of a Harmony Hub and a relatively simple, familiar-looking remote ...

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 ...

When the current generation of consoles launched in 2013 we all knew that they were destined to become the center of our living room entertainment systems. The least they could have done was come with ...

If you are lucky, you’ve never experienced the heartbreak of watching a loved one lose their ability to do simple tasks. However, as hackers, we have the ability to customize solutions to make ...

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 Blumenthal Former Senior Editor Eli covered the latest in ...

The Tessan Remote Wall Outlet is a simple and reliable way to wirelessly control lamps and small appliances. Some will value its independence from the internet; but for a similar price, a smart plug ...

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 ...

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Camera Control has the unenviable task of providing a lot of camera functionality with minimal physical real estate. Most importantly, it has to do so in a location that feels good in the hand.