Some phones have IR blasters to enable remote functions, but even if yours doesn't, you can do quite a lot over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

Remember the days before smartphones, when television remotes were bulky devices that burned through batteries with a vengeance? Universal remotes were a lifesaver — though huge, they worked with ...

The IKEA Bilresa Remote control, white smart/dual button is now available in the US. This smart home device was leaked earlier in 2025 and is already available in some European countries. IKEA’s ...

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While modern life has become more convenient due to the abundance of home appliances, there are many situations where ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. As much as I hate to admit it, we need a universal remote control for our smart homes. The Ava Remote is as close ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The smart lighting company’s new Caséta Pico remote looks like any old paddle switch but can control everything ...

Is your Samsung Smart TV remote control slow to respond? There are several factors that can cause this problem such as a weak battery power, remote needs to be paired, button on the remote is stuck, ...

KeyX is a new smart car key not only allows you to control and open your car but also has universal remote features enabling you to open your garage access NFC or ID card secured gates and will ...

Does utilizing the Google Home app and associated Google smart home devices require the use of a hub? It turns out that the ...