The improved “Space Command” remote came with four buttons—power, tune up, tune down, and mute. This version dates from the 1970s. Photograph by Todd Ehlers/ Flickr.

The Sofabaton U2 Universal Remote Control can control up to 15 devices, including both infrared- and Bluetooth-based AV devices, so it’s more flexible than many lower-priced remotes, which ...

Remote controls are among the most-touched objects in many households, right up there with doorknobs and toilet handles. Here’s how to give them a good cleaning.

The remote control was the first truly wireless device to enter the home. It was co-invented by Robert Adler, who died earlier this year aged 93. While Adler was a prolific innovator, responsible for ...

The small raised dots built into some TV remote controls are called tactile markers, and they have the same purpose as the bumps on the F and J keys on your keyboard.For the most part, the tactile ...

If you've got a Genie garage door opener that isn't older than 1997, then their 3-button remote control is a great upgrade. It includes a visor clip and rolling-code technology for added security.

And sadly — even now, in the age of ubiquitous Wi-Fi — the universal remote market still is tied to the control method most home entertainment system components depend on, the lowly infrared beam.

The company's video-streaming service will become more prominent through a button appearing on remote controls from Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, Boxee, and others. Stephen Shankland worked at ...

With larger buttons, bigger text, backlighting, and built-in voice command capability, this is Comcast’s first attempt at making a TV remote specifically for people with disabilities. [Photo ...

Shutter releases Some iOS remote controls have just a single button, which serves as a remote shutter release. For example, the App-Enhanced HomeSpot Low Energy Shutter Remote Control ($20) and ...

And they all have the same remote control, more or less. The Star button does the same on the home screen as what we’ve noted above. There’s no difference there.