SeeedStudio sent us a tiny Smart IR Remote hub for review: XIAO Smart IR Mate, or XIAO IR Mate for short. At first glance, it looks like any other WiFi IR blasters, but what makes it interesting is ...

I built a WiFi IR remote control for my Tosot Air Conditioner (Tosot Twin AG12) using IR Remote Climate component from ESPHome and Home Assistant. The IR remote control is based on an ESP8266 board ...

While more and more consumer products are rushing to include WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, the simplicity and reliability of infrared has kept it in the game in the game far longer than many might ...

Xiaomi has announced a new sub-5K smart speaker for the Indian market. With Xiaomi Smart Speaker (IR Control), you can control non-smart appliances in your home, such as air conditioners and ...

The Smart Speaker IR Control is Xiaomi's latest audio product, at least in the Indian market. It's a modestly priced device for its category with one interesting new feature; it lets you control ...

If there can be a king of remote controls, it's the Logitech Harmony Companion. This universal remote is not just able to tame the many devices living within your media center but also capable of ...

Home automation of any kind is a pretty tough market in which many products generally create more problems than they can solve. However, there are a rare few gadgets that don't aim too high or too low ...

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 ($130) is a fascinating new universal ...

Xiaomi Smart Speaker boasts of IR control, a voice remote control for home appliances that infuses new life into conventional non-smart devices The Xiaomi Smart Speaker (IR Control) is a perfect blend ...