The "universal remote control" is selling well, but the hidden dangers behind it are attracting attention


Published Time:

2025-09-17

Recently, a "universal remote control" claiming to be able to activate various access control systems has been selling well on e-commerce platforms, with some stores easily selling over 10000 units per month, attracting widespread attention from society. ​

Recently, a "universal remote control" claiming to be able to activate various access control systems has been selling well on e-commerce platforms, with some stores easily selling over 10000 units per month, attracting widespread attention from society. ​
This type of "universal remote control" has a compact appearance and is easy to carry. Merchants claim that it can control access control systems such as rolling shutter doors, community barriers, and retractable doors through two methods: "direct decoding" or "code copying". The reporter purchased a product with high sales volume for testing. In a parking lot in a certain community, using the "copy code" function, the security remote control signal was successfully copied in just a few seconds, and the parking lot barrier was successfully opened. In the product review section, many buyers share their experience of "successful remote control", such as "no need to ask security to open the door, it's much more convenient" and "easy to save parking fees". ​
However, behind the hot sales of such products, there are huge security risks hidden. Associate Professor Ji Guanhao from the Law School of Beihang University pointed out that in order to produce such radio transmission equipment, except for low-power devices, it is necessary to apply for model approval from the national radio management agency and have legal production qualifications. Any illegal production and sales will face legal responsibility.


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