The Philips uWand offers a pleasant compromise between these different types of remotes. An IR camera paired with an accelerometer offer pinpoint precision for selecting onscreen items on your TV set, ...

As useful as smart devices like Philips Hue bulbs or Sonos music streaming systems can be, controlling them using separate apps on a smartphone isn’t always the quickest or most convenient way to use ...

The Smart Remote by Sevenhugs controls any smart device, from smart lights, to Nest thermostats to your smart TV, simply by pointing at it. Compact. Attractive design. Fast and precise. Haptic ...

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