Control Appliances With Your TV Remote (and an Arduino)

Most of the buttons on a remote control are never used. So why not use them to control appliances and other electronics around your house. In this project, I am going to show you how to use an Arduino to decode the signal from your remote and use it to make an outlet switch that can turn your electronics on and off.

When you are done, you will be able to control lights, fans and even your coffee maker with your TV remote.

For stet by step instructions check out the Instructable:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-Any-Circuit-With-a-TV-Remote-and-an-Arduin/