Abstract: Remotely controlling a device still has several inconveniences associated with it, like the plurality of dedicated controllers, the hassle of learning or programming a remote controller, a preprogrammed memory bank which is outdated, the distribution and sharing of programs, or separate efforts to design the receiver of the device and the transmitter of the controller. To solve these inconveniences, the device is equipped with transmitting means for transmission of its properties that explicitly define how the device can be remotely controlled. The remote controller is equipped with receiving means for the properties and subsequently uses the properties for remotely controlling the device, by generating and transmitting signals in accordance with the properties.