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 ...

Keyspan RF Remote for Windows Vista controls media player music, video and photos with more range and convenience than infrared remotes. Keyspan announced it is now shipping its new “RF Remote for ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Usually new technologies are quickly adopted, especially for consumer electronics. If it's new and cool, consumers want it. Now. However, once in a while, old technologies linger even though better ...

X10, whose website is the only place where animated gifs still remain king, just released a universal remote that can handle both X10’s home appliance controls as well as all your A/V gear in your ...

Nordic Semiconductor's reference design for RF remote controllers offers non-line of sight operation, two-way data communication and 1-year plus battery lifetimes. The nRD24H1 reference design is ...

RF Solutions has created a single-channel remote control problem-solver that can switch up to 1kW of mains load. Called RF Ferret, it has a 21 x 76mm footprint and uses change-over relay as an output.

Couch potatoes take note: Aiming your remote control and trying to bounce the signal off the wall is about to become a thing of the past. Remote controls are set to get an upgrade as a consortium of ...

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, ...