Are Handheld Remote Controls Dead?

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Remote controls, in their earliest forms, were used to control boats. Nikola Tesla invented this form of remote control by radio, not knowing that his initial innovation would later be built upon and used for people’s day to day lives. From the very first wired “Lazy Bones” remote  invented by Eugene Polley to the first-ever wireless television remote invented by …

DIY Home Automation: Not for The Faint of Heart

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Many retailers and tech companies have created so-called DIY home automation products, promising to save the consumer money and make home technology easier than ever. Unfortunately, these products cause a nightmare for set-up and a headache when it comes to integrating multiple automated devices into one control system. Trouble With Individual DIY Devices Some home automation devices can indeed by installed and …