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Remoter

Remoter is a noun used to describe a person or thing that operates something at a distance. The term is derived from remote with the agent suffix -er. In everyday language, a remoter commonly refers to a remote control for consumer electronic devices, or a person who exercises control from a distance.

In consumer electronics, remotes communicate via infrared, radio frequency, or increasingly via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. A

In computing and IT, remoter can describe software or hardware that enables remote operation, management, or

Etymology and usage: While primarily used as a generic term, remoter is not a fixed technical standard;

typical
remoter
is
a
handheld
device
that
transmits
signals
to
a
receiver
to
change
channels,
adjust
volume,
or
operate
features.
Modern
remotes
may
be
integrated
into
smartphones
or
smart-speaker
apps
as
well.
access.
This
includes
remote
administration
tools,
remote
procedure
calls,
remote
desktop
clients
and
servers,
and
IoT
gateways
that
control
devices
from
a
central
management
console.
The
concept
emphasizes
decoupled
control,
latency
considerations,
and
security
requirements
such
as
authentication
and
encryption.
specific
terms
like
remote
control,
remote
access,
or
remote
management
are
more
common
for
precise
contexts.
Related
terms
include
remote
control,
remote
access,
remote
management,
and
remote
desktop.