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, ...

During the short history of television remote controls, engineers have attempted several different technical schemes to make the remote more user-friendly. Early examples from the 1950s used wires, or ...

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 ...