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 ...

Denon Electronics today announced the upcoming introduction of two innovative devices — the RC-7000CI — Infrared (IR) / Radio Frequency (RF) Remote Control (SRP: $299.99) and RC-7001RCI RF/IR Remote ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

Couch potatoes take note: Aiming your remote control and trying to bounce the signal off the wall is about to become a thing of the past. Remote controls are set to get an upgrade as a consortium of ...

Most remote controls on TV sets, DVD players, audio systems, and other consumer equipment use infrared (IR) technology, just as they have for decades. But while IR still works well, it’s showing its ...

Recently, I picked up a cheap, two-channel RF remote control switch from eBay, and once I completed a demo project with it, I decided to do what I do with all of my electronics: take it apart! The ...

The latest remote-control technology, dubbed “Radio Frequency for Consumer Electronics” or better known as RF4CE, will be coming soon to a store near you. Throw away (or recycle) all of those remote ...