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remote control
A device with which you can operate another device from a distance. It is often used synonymously with 'Fernbedienung' (remote control).
Gib mir bitte mal die Fernsteuerung, ich möchte umschalten.
Please pass me the remote control; I want to change the channel.
remote control
The principle or technology of steering and controlling a system, vehicle, or device from a distance.
Die Fernsteuerung von Drohnen über große Distanzen ist eine technische Herausforderung.
The remote control of drones over long distances is a technical challenge.
The word consists of the adjective 'fern' (far away) and the noun 'die Steuerung' (control). So it literally describes controlling something from a distance.
Modellautos werden oft mit einer Fernsteuerung gelenkt.
Model cars are often steered with a remote control.
You can distinguish between the meanings: if it is about the small device you hold in your hand, the concrete meaning (1) is intended. If you are talking about the technology behind it, the abstract meaning (2) is intended.
Wo ist die Fernsteuerung für den DVD-Player?
Where is the remote control for the DVD player?
When the device is meant, it is often combined with 'für' (for) and the device being controlled: 'die Fernsteuerung für den Fernseher' (the remote control for the television), 'die Fernsteuerung für die Garage' (the remote control for the garage).
Ich finde die Fernsteuerung für die Klimaanlage nicht.
I can't find the remote control for the air conditioner.
To express the principle of control, the preposition 'per' (by/via) or 'mit' (with) is often used: 'etwas per Fernsteuerung bedienen' (to operate something by remote control) or 'etwas mit Fernsteuerung lenken' (to steer something with remote control).
Die Bombe wurde per Fernsteuerung gezündet.
The bomb was detonated by remote control.
remote control
Fernbedienung and Fernsteuerung can both refer to a device used to operate something from a distance. In everyday language, Fernbedienung usually means the specific handheld device. Fernsteuerung can additionally refer to the technical principle or the entire system for controlling something remotely.
Die Fernsteuerung des Roboters ermöglicht es, ihn aus der Entfernung zu lenken.
The robot’s remote-control system makes it possible to guide it from a distance.
Mit der Fernbedienung schaltete ich den Fernseher vom Sofa aus ein.
I switched on the television from the sofa with the remote control.
