The first remote control for a TV was the Zenith Space Command back in the 1950’s. Space Command used sounds at ultrasonic frequencies to control the set. It wasn’t until the 1980’s and the Viewstar ...

What do you do when you lose the remote control to your TV? Or what if you want to control your entertainment center, air conditioner, and security camera from one place? In both instances, you can ...

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 ...

Clunky, limited support for third-party devices makes this “universal” remote appropriate only for smart home dwellers who are deep in the SwitchBot ecosystem, while Matter support depends on Apple ...

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Are you tired of juggling multiple remote controls for your audio and video devices? Say goodbye to the confusion and hello to convenience with the ONN universal remote control! With just one remote, ...

Launches New 1K and 2K Series for Low-cost Infrared Applications SAN JOSE, Calif. &#151 ZiLOG, Inc. has extended its Crimzon ZLR16300 Family of infrared MCUs to include 1KB and 2KB ROM memory options.

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Do you want to avoid dealing with multiple remote controls for your various devices? Programming a universal remote control can simplify your life. This post will provide the essential information and ...

Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) (NASDAQ: UEIC) purchased universal remote control software and other intellectual property and related assets and personnel from Zilog Inc. (NASDAQ: ZILG). UEI has ...