How to Use remote control in a Sentence

remote control

noun
  • Where did you put the remote control?
  • The bomb was detonated by remote control.
  • All of this can be controlled with the use of a remote control.
    Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2023
  • The remote control connects to any phone via Bluetooth and has a reach of 30 feet.
    Molly Allen, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Keep in Mind Once the lights are in water, the remote control only has a 3.3-foot range.
    Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2023
  • Sun's out, buns out — and your remote control should be too.
    Jessica Wang, EW.com, 22 June 2022
  • Samantha wore her wedding dress, and that remote control car drove the rings down the aisle.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 8 Feb. 2023
  • That’s when humans have to step in and tell the machine what to do, or take it over with remote control.
    Paul Berger, WSJ, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Accolades go to the stout and well-made remote control.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 18 June 2023
  • The report said that Jane dragged Elrod out of bed by her hair and hit her with a remote control.
    Jordan Runtagh, Peoplemag, 23 Dec. 2023
  • This comes with more than 16 feet of lights, which can change color, brightness and modes at the touch of a remote control.
    Good Housekeeping, 18 Nov. 2022
  • These can be used outdoors and even come with a remote control and are much safer than a naked flame.
    Samantha Booth, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023
  • She's written about the best remote control cars and best stroller and car seat combos.
    Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 19 Dec. 2022
  • His brother picks up a remote control from the table and turns on the stereo at top volume.
    Etgar Keret, The New Yorker, 20 June 2022
  • Add-on features like remote controls and timers add to the ease of these cozy home accents.
    Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023
  • The unit features no buttons or remote control — just plug it in and watch your house light up.
    Nikolas Greenwald, Good Housekeeping, 30 Sep. 2022
  • Navigate to the Settings of your TV using the remote control or look for the settings icon on the home screen.
    Toby Grey, BGR, 9 May 2022
  • Your Questions, Answered How old should a child be to play with a remote control car?
    Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
  • The remote control includes timer options for 4, 5, 6, and 8 hours as well as on and off buttons.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2023
  • The powerful fan offers three speeds, a timer, and a remote control.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
  • In the master bedroom on the top floor, a remote control lies by the bed that opens an oculus in the roof for nighttime stargazing.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 15 July 2022
  • Tear gas here is fired by remote control, but there was no sting in the air, although gunfire echoed for a moment in the hills.
    Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Owners will be able to crank the engine up to high speeds using just a button on the key fob remote control.
    Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Set comes with a remote control to control the candle switch and the candle brightness.
    Kaylee Remington, cleveland, 11 Jan. 2023
  • And gas fireplaces can be controlled with the touch of a switch, your thermostat, or a remote control.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2023
  • The six labelled remote controls for the TV are laid out in a specific order.
    Julia Young, The New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2023
  • One of the best parts of the holidays: Snuggling up on the couch with a bowl of popcorn, a remote control and nothing to do but find a good movie to watch.
    Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 5 Dec. 2022
  • Looks kind of like a giant remote control without the buttons.
    Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2022
  • The fan has a slim profile and three speed and wind options, as well as a programmable timer and remote control for easy use.
    Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 2024
  • The digital display and remote control are a nice touch too.
    Theresa Holland, PEOPLE.com, 16 May 2022

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