Why Do TV Remotes Still Use Infrared Instead Of Bluetooth?

While Bluetooth is becoming the standard for almost everything, TV remotes and TVs still use infrared as the dominant option.
ZDNet

This 'cardputer' sits between the Raspberry Pi and Flipper Zero - but it's uniquely better

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
Hackaday

Micro:bit

The Micro:bit is a fun microcontroller development platform, designed specifically for educational use. Out of the box, it’s got a pretty basic sound output feature that can play a single note at a ...
GitHub

ESP32-based universal remote control with IR, Bluetooth, and OLED display capabilities.

Domninus Scepter is a versatile ESP32-based IR/Bluetooth remote control system designed to control infrared devices such as TVs, air conditioners (ACs), and speakers, with additional Bluetooth ...
CNX Software

Home Assistant compatible “ESP 360 Remote” controls infrared and 433MHz appliances over WiFi (Crowdfunding)

ESP 360 Remote is an ESP32-based IR and 433 MHz RF remote with built-in sensors used to control home appliances over WiFi and that also integrates with Home Assistant open-source home automation ...
elektormagazine

ESP32 Internet Radio

Excellent audio performance for this easy to use radio, able to decode most internet station formats ! Updated firmware and Web Server. I have built several internet radios. During my tests, I ...
elektormagazine

Engineering in the Fall: An ELF receiver, a DIY barometric altimeter, and more

Looking for the perfect fall engineering project? Check out the following projects and articles from past September and October editions of Elektor. We found them inspiring. What do you think? Looking ...