Dust off your old tablet and turn it into a one-stop control center for all your smart home devices. Alina Bradford CNET Contributor Alina Bradford has been writing how-tos, tech articles and more for ...

New Michigan-developed software now enables you to control your complete home entertainment system right from your favorite handheld device. The software, called iRule, provides a customizable ...

One of the unique features of the two Motorola DROID XYBOARD tablets I am testing is the inclusion of an IR port for use as a remote control. This function is enabled by the Android app Dijit, which ...

What do you do when you lose the remote control to your TV? Or what if you want to control your entertainment center, air conditioner, and security camera from one place? In both instances, you can ...

The dawn of the Internet of Things is upon us. However, even if household appliances and everyday objects are increasingly becoming connected, not all devices are already capable of connecting to the ...

Q I have been using a Harmony USB remote for years but am not completely happy with it. Though it is USB, it is not always easy to set up and I run into operational issues at times. Can you recommend ...

In this guide we’ll explain how to use your Android phone or tablet as a remote control. Instead of buying an expensive universal remote, control your Android TV, NVIDIA Shield and more with Android.

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Picking a universal remote control is pretty tricky these days. There are plenty of simple, programmable IR blasters out there, but some of the best remotes can control other devices using Bluetooth ...