Even though some devices now use WiFi and Bluetooth, so much of our home entertainment equipment still relies on its own proprietary infrared remote control. By and large (when you can find them) they ...

It's happened to all of us. You sit down on your couch with a snack, ready to binge your favorite TV show, only to realize that the remote is missing. You tear apart the couch, peer under chairs, and ...

Universal remotes are a handy tool to have around if you have many devices that would all otherwise have their own remote controls. Merging them all into a single device leads to less clutter and less ...

While the newest Fire Stick remote is capable of controlling many — but not all — of the most popular TVs, soundbars, and other devices that use infrared technology, older models can only use ...

What is an IR Blaster and How Does it Work? An IR blaster is a hardware component in some smartphones that allows the device to emulate an infrared remote control, enabling it to control various ...