Category: Remote Controls

In the last blog post we started exploring the evolution of the television remote, which is continued in this posting. The ultrasonic remote invented in the late 1950s continued to be the preferred remote control used by television manufacturers until the late 1970s. It was during this time, advancements in RF (infrared light) signals resulted in creating new remote controls using this new technology.

RF remotes eliminated the clicking sound and made no noise anytime a button was pressed. Additionally, the new remotes included a wider range of features like being able to manually enter channel numbers rather than cycling up and down using the change channel button. It was also during this time computer technologies were advancing. In the 1980s remotes were being created for more than just TVs and could be included with a new stereo system, VCR, or Beta video tape machine. The creation of cable and satellite TV resulted in yet, another remote control used for changing channels on the receiver.

It quickly become apparent homes were being cluttered with multiple remote control devices. Fortunately for everyone, the universal remote control fixed this problem and allowed people to program multiple devices into a single remote and change between them by simply pushing the device button they wanted to operate. Even though RV remotes are still common today, they are quickly being replaced by Bluetooth technologies.

With Bluetooth, the remote does not have to be aimed directly at the device. In addition, the Bluetooth capabilities on smartphones and tablets make it possible to convert them into device remotes by downloading and installing the appropriate app.  Remote controls have improved over the years with increased functionality and more features. Since we use one remote frequently, they do tend to wear out over time. Luckily, you can acquire a new remote control for your devices directly from Replacement Remotes. Feel free to visit our website or contact us at 855-573-6683 for further assistance.

The first remote controls for televisions were not wireless, but rather wired to the TV with a long cord. These remotes started appearing with television sets in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Zenith, however, quickly worked on a solution to make the first wireless remote control and established itself as a leading television supplier thanks to the release of its wireless remote control in 1950 that allowed people to control their televisions from just about anywhere in the room.

The wireless remote control developed by Zenith used light beams to communicate with sensors built into the television. The only drawback was the remote had to be pointed at one of these sensors in order for it to function correctly. In addition, the controls were limited in functionality to turning the TV on and off, changing channels up and down, and being able to mute the sound. You still had to get up to adjust the antennae to get a clear picture and certain channels had to be manually tuned.

In the late 1950s a new remote control was invented that did not require batteries and utilized sound frequencies to control the television. The new remote quickly become to be known as a clicker because it would make a clicking sound anytime a button was pressed. The frequency was created by a metal bar striking one of four aluminum rods, resulting in an ultrasonic frequency detected by the TV’s receiver. Even though humans could not hear the sounds made by the remote control, dogs sometimes went berserk anytime the remote was used.

Today’s remotes have come a long way since the 1950s. In the next blog, we will continue to explore the evolution of the television remote control. Feel free to contact Replacement Remotes for preprogrammed universal remotes for all of your devices by calling 855-573-6683 today.

Apple TV is catching up to the rest of the company. Apple, known for its line of popular touchscreen phones and tablet devices, will update the remote control to its Apple TV service this summer with a new touchpad remote.

The current remote for the device makes use of a starkly minimalist push-button remote. The new remote, to be released in the summer, will feature a touch pad and two buttons. The new remotes will make accessing the device easier than ever.

Universal remote manufacturers probably won’t be far behind Apple in releasing new remotes for the device. Owners can currently operate the device with a variety of third-party universal remotes. There’s a relatively easy set-up process owners of universal remotes can use to enable their remote to work with the device.

The Apple TV is a micro-console and digital media player that streams content from various sources to owners’ televisions. The Apple TV can provide content from a variety of sources, including Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and more, making watching content from these sources easy and convenient.

In March, Apple reduced the price of the third generation Apple TV to $69. The first generation of the device was released in 2007.

Replacementremotes.com sells new and refurbished remote control devices for a wide variety of electronic devices. In addition to remotes, the company also provides TV stands, accessories, replacement product manuals, lights, and much more. The company also operates a repair service for certain devices. To learn more, contact 1-877-671-7173.

Television is an ever-evolving technology, with new innovations continually being introduced to enhance viewer experiences.  Whether it’s new TV remote control options, or higher definition television and entertainment centers, manufacturers always have something new in store for consumers.

For 2015, the big trends in television appear to be price reductions for higher-end televisions, along with a few developments in wireless technology and improved picture quality.

This year is set to be the breakout year for 4K UHD televisions, as they begin to outnumber 1080p televisions on the market. 4K UHD televisions offer better picture quality than 1080p televisions. As 4K UHD televisions replace 1080p televisions to become the industry standard, more content made specifically to appeal to the higher picture quality made available by 4K UHD televisions will be generated.

4K UHD televisions are set to drop in price this year, as are even higher-end OLED televisions. OLED televisions are likely to fall beneath the current $3,000 price barrier this year, according to industry experts.

In addition to the wider availability of high resolution television sets, home theater sets that use wireless technology are also likely to become more available in 2015. Manufacturers are turning out home theater systems that connect speakers and televisions seamlessly without using wires.

Replacementremotes.com sells new and refurbished remote control devices for a wide variety of electronic devices. In addition to remotes, the company also provides TV stands, accessories, replacement product manuals, lights, and much more. The company also operates a repair service for certain devices. To learn more, contact 1-877-671-7173.

One of the most frequent guest problems hotels and resorts encounter is issues with the TV remote control not working correctly, or issues with the TV not being on the right input. During the busy summer tourist season, the last thing you want is your housekeeping, maintenance, and front desk staff being tied up on endless calls because there are problems with TV remotes and televisions not working correctly.

To address these problems quickly and get back to more important operations, you should keep a stock of preprogrammed universal remote controls on hand at all times. Preprogrammed remotes have already been programmed at the factory for specific television brands, such as LG, Samsung, and Sony. They work right out of the box after installing a set of new batteries.

Another benefit of preprogrammed universal remotes is they only include the basic remote control features. You do not have to worry about guests getting into the menu features on the TV and changing settings. In addition, if you offer in-room access to a DVD or Blu-ray player, the same remote control can be used to switch inputs from the TV to the device, as well as control playback features.

To learn more about preprogrammed universal remotes for your hotel or resort, feel free to call Replacement Remotes at 877-671-7173 now. We carry a wide selection of compatible universal remotes for all of the popular TV brands.