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For those who are new to Smart IR, it’s a device that acts as an infrared (IR) control hub. The idea is to let you control ...

Home entertainment systems often include more than just a TV and sound system these days. Add in a few smart-home gadgets, and suddenly, you’re corralling an army of devices. Stop the madness with a ...

Everyone has a stack of old infra-red remote controllers lying around, for devices that have long since shuffled off this mortal coil. Containing little more than an application-specific encoder chip, ...

TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.

The good: Powered by a modified version of Logitech's highly regarded Harmony software; incorporates IR (infrared) and RF (radio frequency); has a well-designed button layout and backlit keys; does ...