Despite being thinner and sleeker, the IR remote control that comes with your brand new smart TV isn’t fundamentally different than what we were using in the 1980s. But that doesn’t mean IR ...

What does IR remote control actually mean? ... typically no more than 1,000 bits/sec, infrared remotes send a different code for each function on the TV, DVD, A/V receiver, etc.

Whether you want to spin up your own custom universal remote or create a beefed up version of the TV-B-Gone, this open source effort is a great place to start. The original TinyRemote.

You can actually use your Harmony or other universal remote to control your Android TV device, and it will only cost you a little over $10.00. Hit the break to find out how.

You can also connect a network-based or infrared remote to control your Apple TV as well. Here is how to set both up. Network-based remote. Open the Home app on your iPhone or iPad; ...