embedded WiFi controller modules, namely, WiFi access points and WiFi routers that access databases of infrared codesets and that control electronic consumer devices, household appliances and systems, namely, televisions, DVD players, video recorders, stereo equalizers, set-top boxes, game consoles, lights, lamps, fans, air conditioners, thermostats, home alarm systems, water heaters, microwave ovens, sprinkler controllers and garden irrigation systems using infrared signals and radio frequency signals; set-top boxes for receiving, recognizing, decoding, manipulating and transmitting infrared remote control signals; set-top boxes for matching codesets with infrared remote control devices, and for manipulating codesets for use with infrared remote control devices and portable and handheld digital electronic devices; computer software for use in receiving, recognizing, decoding, manipulating and transmitting infrared remote control signals from infrared remote control devices and portable and handheld digital electronic devices; image receiving and recognition computer software for use in matching codesets with infrared remote control devices and portable and handheld digital electronic devices; wired and wireless remote controls for appliances, sound and video equipment, lighting and power control, alarm control and temperature control