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The tv remote was invented back in 1950.It was something called "lazy bones" which was a wired remote, it had just a channel button and power button.The flashmatic was the first wireless remote which was a flashlight tv remote control,had 1 button for the light pointing at a controller switch on the tv,and 1 to get the remote turned on.Using a tv remote before 1980 was a set-top remote capable with any control the tv would detect even though it wasn't a universal remote.TV remotes during the '80s were either wired to the tv or ir since those both were the standards.Wireless stopped becoming a standard since it represented mid 50s- late '50s household usage,and ir became better for tv remotes than a wireless tv remote control
Niall Ono
Niall Ono
It's what I understand.Early tv remote controls usually were a sphere or circle,but they even had usually 2 buttons, maybe 4
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When was the remote control invented?
It may have been the Zenith brand, with their Space Commander remote in the late 60's. It operated with a tuning fork instead of infrared signals.
Did past tv's get remote controls?
the remote control was invented in the 1950s at Zenith Corporation.
Are sky remote controls easily programmable to work on all television sets?
It seems Sky remote controls are easily programmable. Here is a site that will help you program you're Sky remote to any television: http://www.sky.com/helpcentre/tv/remote-controls/operate-tv-with-sky-remote/
Does Best Buy carry universal TV remote controls?
Best Buy carries a variety of universal TV remote controls. There are also other stores such as Wal-Mart, Walgreens, and Target that carry universal TV remote controls.
Does Amazon sell sky remote controls?
Remote controls for Sky Digiboxes are not available at Amazon.com. Replacement controls can be ordered from http://www.sky.com/helpcentre/tv/remote-controls/order-replacement-remote-control/index.html?hcmp=search-article-sslc.
What waves are used in remote controls?
Remote controls use both infrared and radio frequency technologies. Your typical TV remote uses infrared and your typical car remote uses RF.
What offline retailers possibly sell universal TV remote controls?
The offline retailers that possibly sell universal TV remote controls are the Argos, Currys and Walmart. Universal TV remote controls are used to control TV and other satelite related audio and video devices.
What companies manufacture universal television remote controls?
Universal remote controls are manufactured by several companies including Logitech and Sony. Logitech is consistently rated as a top manufacturer for universal television remote controls. http://reviews.cnet.com/best-universal-remotes/
How do you identify an old GE universal remote?
remote only controls tv/vcr top left of remote
Why can't a tv remote be used to operate a DVD player?
Remote controls are designed to operate with specific devices. Normally, a television remote control will not have the buttons to operate a DVD player. However, some manufacturers have television remote controls with DVD controls built in and a player from the same manufacturer can be controlled by the same remote. In addition, there are several third party remote controls that can be programmed to operate a wide variety of devices allowing one control to operate several different pieces of equipment.
What are the top brands of television remote controls?
Logitech makes great third party remote controllers, as does Sony and Universal. http://wize.com/remote-controls is a great resource to use to find out more.
Are universal tv remote controls reliabale?
There are many different brands of universal tv remote controls that are reliable. The best way to find a reliable controller is to read the reviews that people summit.
