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Questions tagged [remote-control]

For questions about devices that send or receive simple wireless signals to perform a predetermined function or set of functions. Do not use this tag for wireless computing hardware such as routers or wireless PCIe cards.

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USB IR Receiver for Mac

I have a Harmony 650 Universal Remote, which I love! I use it to control a wide range of devices, among them playing and pausing media on on my Mac. (technically a Hackintosh, but that isn't directly relevant). The Harmony 650 cannot interface over…
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Belt-mounted remote with ~5 buttons to communicate with Unity application

I need a belt-mounted device with about 5 buttons which can communicate wirelessly with a computer. Specifically, when the user presses a button I need to be able to detect it in my Unity application so I can trigger certain events. The device will…
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Combo gas/smoke/carbon monoxide detector

Is anyone familiar with a battery operated or hardwired to 220-230V smoke, natural gas, and carbon monoxide detector? Preferably one that can be monitored remotely (I want to connect it to Home Assistant). I've found this one, but it works with…
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Programmable universal remote

I have a NAD D 3020 amplifier that comes with a remote controller, but the remote is crap (and I'm not the only one to say it). Fortunately, they have a document with all the remote codes, some of which are not even available with the supplied…
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Remote usage to better unit

I have a great HP Z2 G5 work station connected to 4k 55" tv that I use. *Scenario- But sometimes I remote in using TS/RDP (remote desktop) from my old reliable Dell E6410 with Win 10 Pro (back from 2010). And sometimes connect another monitor or use…
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Where can I create and order custom IR remote covers like this?

I recently bought a standard IR remote for my Arduino project: You can peel off that entire remote cover, revealing the circuitry and the button touch points - I’d like to know of a place where I’m able to create my own custom remote cover for my…
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IoT Light Switch

I'm getting started with some light IoT at my workplace. My requirement is to control several light switches/dimmers through C#. There is a lot of IoT information out there and ZigBee looks promising. DOes anyone have any recommendations?
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Remote control light socket

Preferably, it would screw in to an existing light socket. RC car type frequencies/range (27-49MHz or so). No wifi, please.
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