remote control
Couch potato's tool
Remote control is the operation of a device from a distance, typically using wireless signals: The garage door operates by remote control.
More commonly, it refers to the handheld device itself—the thing you point at a television to change channels or adjust volume.
Often shortened to remote: Have you seen the remote?
To remote-control something is to operate it this way.
Designed for palm use
- buttonsSmall disc fasteners
- infraredHeat-bearing electromagnetic waves
- batteriesPortable energy storage units
- clickerHandheld button device
channel · volume · mute · television · universal · transmitter · receiver · signal
Superior influence over others
- influencePower to affect others
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- coercionPressured compliance through threats
- micromanagementExcessive supervisory control
overbearing · helicopter parenting · possessiveness · autonomy · boundaries · independence · codependency · power dynamic
handheld
Designed for palm use
- buttonsSmall disc fasteners
- infraredHeat-bearing electromagnetic waves
- batteriesPortable energy storage units
clicker · channel · volume · mute · television · universal · transmitter · receiver · signal · power button
dominance
Superior influence over others
- influencePower to affect others
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- coercionPressured compliance through threats
micromanagement · overbearing · helicopter parenting · possessiveness · autonomy · boundaries · independence · codependency · power dynamic
- controlcommand, management, supervision, guidance, steering
- battery devicesflashlight, smartphone, laptop, tablet, smartwatch
- buttonspush button, power button, stop button, play button, pause button
- car audiocar radio, car stereo, head unit, stereo, infotainment
- convenience technologysmartphone, microwave, GPS, smart speaker, dishwasher
- conveniencesdishwasher, microwave, washing machine, refrigerator, air conditioning
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