Remote-control switching uses radio-wave technology to turn household power to a specific appliance on or off. We couldn't believe it when we discovered how inexpensive these units were -- a mere $12.

I will eventually have 3-4 POE cameras in and around my main house, and I'd like to power them from a POE switch. I'd also like to power-cycle them remotely, as ~$100 cameras have a habit of ...

We frequently get home automation tips, many of which have simple circuit-based on/off control for lights. [Paulo Borges] has created something quite different, however, with his in-the-wall servo-… ...

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. Aspencore network. ... The “on/off” button ...

AC switch off via remote control and effect on energy consumption Using the remote control to turn off your AC is a common practice. It's convenient and allows you to control the AC from a distance.

If you’re looking for your first electronics project, or a project to get someone else started in electronics, [Vadim] has you covered. Back when he was first starting out in electronics he b… ...

WE’VE all used a TV remote control but many don’t realise what the on/off switch actually means. The big button at the top doesn’t actually switch off your telly. It actually just… ...