So the point of a remote is to be able to control something from a distance right? I don't know, maybe its just me but why have such an awesome feature with such limited capacity? I had an HTC that had an IR Blaster on it that had a range of about 25 - 30 ft. Could turn on the stereo and tv (for Chromecast) from the upstairs balcony or the outside patio. It was awesome. Maybe they just have tiny/efficient rooms in South Korea. Silly wasteful Americans with their large open rooms!