Infrared tech is decades old – why does almost every TV remote use it?

Bluetooth may seem the obvious next step in the remote's evolution, but there are reasons that infrared hasn't died out.
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Bluetooth vs infrared remotes: what you need to know

We’ll explain the difference between these two types of remote, explain the advantages and disadvantages of each, and more.
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Infrared Remote Control Decoder & Switcher Board

Infrared remote controllers are everywhere around us. The majority of home appliances are controlled using infrared remote controls. In this article/video, we will learn how to build a device that can ...
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Introducing Infrared Remote Control Protocols

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 ...
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IR Remote Control Switch

Today we are going to explain about a simple circuit which is used to switch on/off any electrical device remotely through a relay using the normal TV/VCR/VCP/VCD remote control unit. First of all, ...