The moment is coming, soon....
the devices are being constructed with lan or wifi port....
this will allow us to send commands direct to the devices...
I will change my receiver and TV for that one with lan port...with this, IR signals no more necessary and I will have all status of the device including volume, and anothers, think in up your volume X percent... or down direct to a position...
this will turn the things smart....IR senders was a transitory solution...