Using very low data rates, typically no more than 1,000 bits/sec, infrared remotes send a different code for each function on the TV, DVD, A/V receiver, etc. There are hundreds of remote control ...

Back when he was first starting out in electronics he built this infrared-controlled light switch that works with a standard TV remote control. [Vadim]’s first few projects ended up as parts for ...

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 ...

Once you've replaced the batteries or charged the TV remote, you can test its infrared (IR) signal using your phone's camera.

If all else fails, check your remote’s infrared signal with your smartphone camera. Here’s how it works: Turn on your phone ...