Tag: Zenith Flash-Matic

1955 Zenith Flash-Matic remote control, a visible-light wireless controller with its distinctive flashlight ray-gun design.

From Visible Light to Infrared: A Brief History of the Remote Control

Written by giux | Published on Sep 7, 2026 | No comments

From wired controls to visible light, ultrasonics and infrared: a short journey through the technological evolution of the television remote control.

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