And yes, you can buy remote outlets with separate controls, but this one lets you use a control you already have. Plus, it's an excellent learning project if you're just getting started with Arduino.

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 ...

When the Pi is shut down in software, the Arduino can sense that the Pi isn’t on any more and disconnect the power. The remote control is used to turn the Pi on.

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

[Noah Farrington] sent in his latest hack over at his intensely interesting blog; converting a racing wheel arcade controller to a remote control for his RC car. He picked up the arcade controller ...