I love the idea of a fully automated smart home setup where my lights turn on exactly when I need them, and the thermostat adjusts itself without me even thinking about it. In practice, however, there ...

Remote control is a wonder of the age, we press a button, and something happens as if by magic. But what happens if there is no remote control, and instead a real physical button must be pressed?

A post about an oddly labeled button on a Christmas light remote control device has gone viral on Reddit. The post was shared by u/cool__dood and has amassed 36,000 upvotes since it was posted on ...

Find out how to get yours in less than 30 seconds below SKY is giving customers a free second remote to control their TVs. The perk has benefited those with the Sky Q box for years but now viewers on ...

This repository holds the most current firmware for CircuitSetup's Futaba remote control kit, meant mainly for use in combination with a CircuitSetup Time Circuits Display with a connected speedo. Of ...

There are a few purchases that require extreme consideration in life — a car, a house, a phone, or a laptop. But I’d argue that sex toys also fall into that category… and maybe even more so if it’s a ...

Finding a good replacement remote for Google TV devices has been a bit annoying for a while now, but Walmart is now directly selling its official Google TV remote for a mere $13 price tag, and with ...

Controlling your Samsung TV is usually quite straightforward, thanks to the remote that comes with it. It includes a directional pad for navigating menus, volume controls, and even dedicated shortcut ...

Love your Apple TV but hate it’s remote? Replace it with one that looks…well…normal. This hybrid Bluetooth + infrared remote makes it easy to control not just ...

The Samsung SmartThings app just got a new remote widget. You can place the widget anywhere on your home screen and then control your Samsung TV or monitor. The widget only supports Samsung screens ...

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. There's lost of ways to help your friends and ...