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  1. How Remote Controls Work - HowStuffWorks

    The world's first remote controls were radio-frequency devices that directed German naval vessels to crash into Allied boats during WWI. In WWII, remote controls detonated bombs for …

  2. The science behind how a remote control works - YouTube

    In this video we reveal how a remote control works and explain the science of its connectivity with other household items. ...more

  3. How Remote Control Circuits Work - GlobalWellPCBA

    Jun 18, 2025 · In this article, you’ll learn how remote control circuits work, the different types like IR, RF, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi, and where they’re commonly used. We’ll also look at their key …

  4. Infrared vs. Radio Frequency: How Does a Remote Control Work?

    Mar 28, 2023 · How Does a Remote Control Work? Remote controls work with a receiver and transmitter. The receiver is within the device to be controlled, and the transmitter is in the …

  5. How remote control and radio control work - Explain that Stuff

    May 28, 2022 · An easy-to-understand explanation of TV and video remote controls, radio control, and related technology.

  6. How Does Radio Remote Control Work Science Magazine

    Feb 11, 2025 · Transmitter sends radio waves to a receiver, converting them into electrical signals for device operation and control. Radio control (RC) utilizes radio signals to operate devices …

  7. Remote Control - Definition & Detailed Explanation - Computer ...

    Nov 14, 2025 · Remote controls work by sending infrared signals to a receiver in the device being controlled. When a button is pressed on the remote control, it sends a specific code that …