This week's How-To is a fun one, we take an iPod and turn it in to a universal infrared remote control which can be used to control all your home electronic equipment, or just about anything that ...

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 … ...

For remote controls, almost any "universal" infrared remote control can be made to work with LIRC. The only brand of remote control that is notorious for its problems and should be avoided is Bang & ...

With the Peel Remote App or Peel Smart Remote application, you can convert your Android smartphone or tablet into a universal remote for your television and home theater system. This is made ...

How does the remote controlled sound alarm works At the heart of the circuit is the popular integrated infrared sensor TSOP1736.The TSOP1736 is a miniaturized receiver for infrared remote control ...

I was dubious that it would work as advertised. But it does. The US$79.99 FLPR lets you control multiple electronic devices -- including televisions, cable and satellite boxes, stereo systems, lights, ...

Walking to your computer to change a song or to skip to the next PowerPoint slide isn't ideal. Instead, use LIRC to control any application on your Linux or Windows PC with any infrared remote.

Although, judging by the reviews, we’d suggest sticking with AnyMote instead. You can also use your iPhone to control an Apple TV – there’s a Apple TV remote control built into iOS.