Some phones have IR blasters to enable remote functions, but even if yours doesn't, you can do quite a lot over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

Apple’s Remote app for iOS lets you turn your iPhone or iPod touch into a remote control that lets you control audio and video playback on an Apple TV or a computer running iTunes. This week the ...

The worst part of traveling isn't waiting in long security lines at the airport or navigating an unknown city's public transit. It's trying to figure out how to use a new hotel's TV remote. Now you ...

On the heels of the announcement that Samsung Smart TVs are gaining an iTunes Movie and TV Shows app and AirPlay 2 support, Apple has updated its AirPlay 2 page to highlight additional features that ...

I'm looking for a surround-capable receiver. I've been doing some preliminary research, but haven't shopped for a receiver in a decade (seriously...). I was wondering what brands people recommend in ...

Roku has launched a new remote control for its set-top boxes sporting a dedicated Apple TV+ button, and the company's new operating system adds HomeKit and AirPlay 2 support for more products. Roku ...

AirPlay 2 also enables multi-room audio, so you could send music from your iPhone to your HomePod, your AirPlay 2 speaker, and your Sony TV at the same time. HomeKit is all about remote control and ...