The device "learns" the infrared signal from the TV remote and switches off the entire bank of plugs when the standby button on the remote is pressed.

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For example, the task force recommends the creation of a new group to study the use of acoustic switches, devices that can shut off the well via remote control in a disaster.

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The user interface on the Home Media Server and clients is based on HTML5, which we're told is why it's so snappy and switches so quickly between other apps like YouTube and HSN's Shop By Remote.

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