Bluetooth may seem the obvious next step in the remote's evolution, but there are reasons that infrared hasn't died out.

The new hotness in consumer electronics might be RF remotes based on protocols like Bluetooth Low Energy, but there’s still plenty of life left in the classic infrared remote. Especially with projects ...

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, ...

Vishay Intertechnology is introducing a series of infrared receiver modules for IR remote control applications. With modulation frequency acceptance from 30 kHz to 68 kHz, devices in the TSOP15300 ...

I'm going to bite the bullet and go for the Nvidia Shield TV Pro. I have a Logitech Harmony 650 remote, which is IR only. I would like to have the Shield up and running in an integrated fashion on the ...

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new series of infrared (IR) receiver modules for IR remote ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We've grown a little spoiled. At some point during the progression of televisions and media devices, remote controls went from infrared ...

A very simple device allowing a quick check of common Infra-red Remote-Controls can be useful to the electronics amateur, frequently asked to repair or test these ubiquitous devices. A reliable ...

Infrared remote controllers are everywhere around us. The majority of home appliances are controlled using infrared remote controls. In this article/video, we will learn how to build a device that can ...

If you've reset your Roku remote or got a new one and need to manually pair it, these are the steps to take.