remote control

One for All Kameleon 8: Glow-in-the-dark remote control

Crave Crave generally applauds the idea of the universal remote control. One for All has been in the universal remote game longer than most, so when it sent us the Kameleon 8 we were eager to take it in hand.

Tags: universal, batteries, flashing, remotes

6 February 2007, 11:19

SideLink remote control brings SideShow to the desktop

Crave Microsoft and Interlink have been showing off a new Media Center remote control with SideShow capability. The SideLink lets you view the TV programme guide on the remote's 64mm (2.5-inch) screen while you watch the main programme on your television...

Tags: microsoft, television, vista, media center

9 January 2007, 23:33

DLO HomeDock Remote: Control your iPod from the bath

Crave Using a remote to control something in a different room is always hella fun. It's possible because the HomeDock's remote control uses RF signals to communicate with its mothership. We particularly like the design of the remote control.

Tags: dlo, remote control, lcd, dock

18 May 2007, 12:14

Sky+ Remote Record: Control your Sky+ box from anywhere

Crave Sky+ Remote Record fluffs up your feathers by letting you view Sky's seven-day electronic programme guide on your mobile phone. It's also possible to send a text message to your box with details of a specific programme you want to record, and later...

Tags: sky, send, message, box

6 July 2006, 14:33

Logitech Harmony 525: Remote dictatorship

Crave It'll control all your stuff, it's reasonably easy to set up, and if (like us) your normal TV remote has given up the ghost, it won't set you back much more than having your TV manufacturer send you a new one.

Tags: logitech, dvd player, activity, handset

15 January 2007, 14:27

iPod Radio Remote: The perfect podcessory

Crave This podcessory is a remote-control unit for your iPod with an integrated FM radio. Apple has finally answered the shrieks of the radio-loving iPod owner and officially sanctioned this, the £35 iPod Radio Remote.

Tags: market, radio, apple, fm radio

18 January 2006, 11:16

Logitech Remotes: in Harmony with your TV

Crave In future though, we won't even need to take remote controls out of their boxes -- Logitech's Harmony 675 can control up to 15 pieces of electronics at once, meaning we can rule the living room like an all-powerful Bond villain.

Tags: logitech inc., controls, dvd player, living room

19 September 2005, 11:39

iPhone remote: Controlling iTunes from bed

Crave Also use the new Remote application for iPhone or iPod touch to control iTunes playback from anywhere in your home -- a free download from the Have you reached the point of ultimate laziness and can't even be bothered to control iTunes from bed?

Tags: pre, store, itunes, developers

30 June 2008, 10:32

One For All Energy Saver: Switch all your AV kit off. Properly

Crave The Energy Saver consists of two bits: a wall plug, into which you plug a power strip, and a remote control. The remote comes with codes to control quite a number of devices, but if yours isn't listed, One For All can do updates on your controller...

Tags: energy, remote control, switch, saving

11 August 2008, 11:47

Superstar DJ: Sonos Zoneplayer

Crave Put the Zoneplayer in a room, plug in some speakers and you can access your entire iTunes library via the iPod-like remote control. The remote control then lets you decide what music plays on each player -- Mozart in the conservatory and Nirvana in...

Tags: sonos, speakers, library, rooms

14 October 2005, 12:15

Photos: Top new toys you'll want (well, most of them)

Crave Palm Z remote-control helicopterRemember the PicooZ, the remote-control helicopter that fits in your palm? Crave recently had the pleasure of spending an afternoon playing with all the newest, bestest kit that Firebox.com is hoping to flog us in...

30 July 2007, 11:35

Philips' spanking new iPod range: Please dock before entering

Crave It comes with a Philips remote control which, from experience, is a nice feature -- Philips does make a lovely remote. We like the top-mounted control system of this model, but we're not entirely sure where the LCD display sits.

18 July 2007, 12:27

Mac Mini vs. Microsoft Media Center: Round 1

Crave It also comes with a bundled remote control. This is an extremely slick interface that lets you browse your iTunes and iPhoto libraries using the Apple remote control. Microsoft has been desperate to claim the living-room as its trophy wife, but a...

Tags: microsoft, mini, remote control, fans

10 March 2006, 12:20

Gear4 BluEye: Introduce your iPod to your mobile phone

Crave The BluEye is a remote control for your iPod that doubles as an FM radio and, more importantly for your well being, triples as a Bluetooth hands-free unit. When you aren't on the phone, the BluEye functions as a remote control with play/pause, skip...

Tags: weight, remote control, displayed, switch

27 November 2006, 11:27

Bluetooth your phone to your TV

Crave and reach for the pitchforks, is the ability to insert your mobile phone memory card and use the mobile phone as a remote control to navigate. It's disappointing that you can't use your mobile as a remote control and view your photos without taking...

Tags: sony ericsson, mobile phone, bluetooth, box

15 February 2006, 23:00