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, ...

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 ...

The CTA88 remote control application kit provides a simple one way wireless link using the CTA88 encoder/decoder chip. The cards use either the company’s multichannel LMT/LMR (UHF and VHF band) or ...

One of the best reasons to set up a home automation system is to gain remote control of lights around the house from anywhere, near or far —so you can, for example, dim a group of lamps in the living ...

Covering home audio and video, Matthew Moskovciak helps CNET readers find the best sights and sounds for their home theaters. The Logitech Harmony Smart Control combines RF functionality and ...

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 needing ...

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