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 ...

Two communication links consisting of IR and RF are being used by this remote control which is subdivided into three parts as separate boards including RF transmitter, IR transmitter, and IR/RF ...

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, ...

For the most part, remote-control consumer electronic equipment still uses IR wireless communication. It's simple to design in, robust, cheap to manufacture and yields a controller that can run for ...

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.

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 ...

Offering improved RF capabilities and operation, the RF10, RF20 and RF30 are simple to program with the supplied DVD Guide CES 2006 — Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 5, 2006 — Universal Remote Control, Inc., the ...

The 433 MHz spectrum is a little bit of an oddball. It’s one of the few areas of the radio spectrum which is nearly universally unlicensed Outside of the US, it’s an open playground for devices that ...

Logitech on Tuesday announced the Harmony 900 universal remote control, an RF-enabled version of the popular but pricey Harmony One remote that allows the unit to be used when your TV cabinet doors ...

Covering home audio and video, Matthew Moskovciak helps CNET readers find the best sights and sounds for their home theaters. The Logitech Harmony Smart Control combines RF functionality and ...