In our testing, even walking between the transmitter and receiver seemed to disrupt the signal. Models that use Wi-Fi, like the Actiontec My Wireless TV, are less common.

As a transmitter/receiver, the MB20 has been designed to provide a high-quality wireless connection to audio equipment that lacks any Bluetooth connectivity.

[Joel] has a remote control ceiling fan. It’s nothing special, the controller has a low-power 350MHz transmitter and a Holtek encoder to send commands by keying the transmitter’s output… ...

Well, the BCM4329 (albeit, without the "EKUBG" qualifier) is capable of 802.11n (HTC only lists 802.11b/g) WiFi in addition to FM transmitter and receiver. Bet you didn't know that?

You can control way more than a TV with a universal remote app. Here's our guide to getting familiar with apps and hubs that can power multiple gadgets.

The vastly improved Siri Remote that ships with the fourth-generation Apple TV includes dedicated volume buttons, which can be programmed to control volume levels on TVs and receivers, even via ...