Bluetooth may seem the obvious next step in the remote's evolution, but there are reasons that infrared hasn't died out.

Over on his YouTube channel [Electronic Wizard] has released a video that explains how infrared (IR) remote controllers work: IR Remote Controllers protocol: 101 to advanced. This video covers the NEC ...

Google Assistant smart speakers often only serve a couple of key purposes – to accept commands and play music. With Xiaomi’s new Google Assistant smart speaker, you also get the power to control your ...

In recent years, IR blasters have become a standard part of smart TV systems, but it's not always clear just what these devices are or do. For starters, the IR in the name stands for infrared, which ...

Chinese smart home maker ZemiSmart launched two new infrared control devices on July 3, 2026 — a battery-powered Zigbee IR blaster and a dedicated Matter Wi-Fi AC controller — each priced at $34.95, ...