Infrared

Updated: 08/02/2019 by Computer Hope
Nintendo Wii remote

Method of transferring data using EMR (electromagnetic radiation) and without wires. A common example of a IR (infrared) device is a TV remote. However, infrared is also used with computers and devices like a cordless keyboard, cordless mouse, and infrared touch screen.

The picture shows the Nintendo Wii remote and another example of an infrared device.

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Most computer wireless devices (e.g., wireless keyboard and mice) used with computers today are using Bluetooth and not infrared.

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