I have a tactile switch going low on an input but thought I'd add a remote control. So I'll sense the infrared remote on another input pin, just looking for any button press, if that pin goes low (with a pull up attached) (any button press will make the receiver go low) then I'll have a normally high output pin go low for a few secs and this output will be connected to the switch input pin. Breadboarded it and it works fine. Did use a 1K between the pins.

Bought one of these real cheap HX1838 remotes off ebay (<2 bucks).

Has anyone had experience with these? Seems to me years ago when I built an infrared pair with a module, it was problematic but this is working great. Wondering if it may have any sunlight issues and false triggering on the receiver. so far, no problem.