He put up a great tutorial on using an IR remote to do just about anything with everyone’s favorite microcontroller platform. [firestorm] used the Arduino IRremote library to decode the button ...

The IR Detector proximity sensor is designed to be compatible with both Arduino and Raspberry Pi platforms, making it a versatile choice for hobbyists and professionals alike.

Old infrared remote controls can be a great way to interface with your projects. One of [AnalysIR’s] latest blog posts goes over the simplest way to create an Arduino based IR receiver, makin… ...

Those sensors include a Waveform flame sensor module, a DHT11 temperature & humidity sensor, and an IR receiver. You can see the prototype in use below, picking up the flame from a regular lighter.

Vishay’s VCNL4100 is an IR proximity sensor that works up to 1m, and includes an ambient light sensor. Inside, it combines an infra-red (940nm) emitter, photo detectors for proximity and ambient light ...

Arduino’s new partnership with Nordic Semiconductor allows them to use the technology, which claims to redefine Bluetooth Smart sensors and devices for the IoT era.