00:00Okay, so you're building something that needs to catch infrared signals from a remote control,
00:04and you need a receiver sensor that actually works without costing a fortune.
00:09Well, you're in luck, because I went digging through the listings and found the top 5 infrared
00:13receiver sensors for remote controls, and honestly, some of these deals are almost too good to pass up.
00:19First up, we've got this 20-piece kit with 5mm 940nm IR LEDs plus the VS1838B receiver sensors,
00:27and it's only $3.11. What makes this one stand out is that you're not just getting receivers,
00:34you're getting emitters too, so you can build both sides of an IR project in one shot.
00:39Over 4,600 people have grabbed this, and it's sitting at a 4.8 rating, which tells you it's
00:45reliable. If you're just getting started with Arduino or DIY remote projects, this is the
00:50no-brainer starter pack. Next, there's the Universal IR Infrared Remote Extender Receiver,
00:56and this one's a bit different because it's a ready-to-use USB adapter for your TV,
01:01set-top box, DVD player, or PVR. At $5.38, it solves that annoying problem where your cable
01:08box is hidden in a cabinet and the remote won't reach it. No delay, no complicated setup,
01:14just plug it in in point. With over 4,300 sold and a 4.7 rating, it's clearly doing its
01:21job for a
01:21lot of people who just want a simple fix. Then we have another 20-piece VS1838B IR LED
01:27and receiver kit, priced at $4.01. This one's interesting because it's got a perfect 5-star
01:34rating, which is pretty rare when you've got thousands of buyers. It's basically the same
01:39idea as the first one, emitters and receivers bundled together, but the component quality here
01:44seems to have really impressed people. If you want that extra bit of confidence that every single
01:49piece in the bag is going to work, this is a solid pick. Coming in at number 4 is the
01:55LABAE 20-piece
01:56set, and this one mixes both 3mm and 5mm 940nm infrared LEDs with IR receivers, all for just $2.83.
02:06That's the cheapest one on this list, and it still holds a 4.9 rating with over 4,000 sold.
02:12The mix of sizes is great because sometimes you need a smaller LED to fit into a tight enclosure,
02:17and having both options saves you from ordering twice. For the price of a coffee,
02:22you're getting enough parts to last through several projects.
02:25And finally, we've got the 10-piece VS1838B receiver set for $2.74. This one skips the
02:33emitters and just gives you the receivers, which is perfect if that's all you actually need.
02:38With a 4.8 rating and over 4,000 sold, it's a proven choice for people repairing remotes,
02:43building IR receivers into PCBs, or wiring up Arduino circuits.
02:48If you don't want to pay for LEDs you're never going to use, this is the most focused,
02:53budget-friendly option here. So there you go, 5 genuinely good infrared receiver options depending
02:59on whether you want a full kit, a plug-and-play extender, or just a bare set of receivers.
03:04All the links are in the description below so you can check current prices and grab whichever
03:08one fits your project. If this helped you out, hit that like button and subscribe for
03:14more quick product breakdowns like this one.
03:16Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next one.
