The history of TV remotes is an interesting one. The very first remote control, known as the Lazy Bones, wasn't even wireless. It was introduced by Zenith Radio Corporation in 1950 and relied on a ...

In 1956, the first ultrasound remote control for TV sets was introduced by Zenith Electronics (USA). Designed by engineer Robert Adler, the “Zenith Space Command” established the mode for remote ...

We often think of remote control tech as being relatively modern, but the first wireless remote control for a TV was introduced as long ago as 1955. Designed by Eugene Polley, an engineer at Zenith ...

Without today’s birthday boy, you might still be getting out of your chair every time you want to change the channel on the TV. Robert Adler, inventor of the first practical, wireless television ...