Sometimes you can switch lights without a direct connection to the mains, however – like this project that interfaces mechanically with a standard light switch.

Witness how to create a powerful long-range remote control using Arduino technology. This guide takes you through the process of building a customizable, multi-channel RC system that offers ...

The infrared remote control might not hold the seat of honor in the average home theater setup that it once enjoyed, but it’s not quite out to pasture yet. After all, what are you going to us… ...

To let its employees socialize from 300 miles away, ad agency Allen & Gerritsen hacked together an interactive game using RFID sensors, an Arduino, and some custom in-house development. Now ...

Now Andy can control his entire home theater system—including dimming the lights—with one single remote. Head over to Handya for a a guide, photos of the process, and the code you'll need to ...

I made this Arduino project that allows to turn ON and OFF LEDs using a cheap IR remote control as a preparation for the next big step: disassemble my girlfriend’s chinese LED lamp and replace its ...

Essentially, you're using the Arduino Yun to both communicate with your entertainment center and host a web page where you can control everything.

This Instructables guide will show you how you can use an Arduino to control your TV, DVD player, VCR, and countless other home electronics.

Randy Sarafan, who also happens to be the Technology Editor over on Instructables, gutted a remote-controlled car and swapped the parts for an Arduino board.