newbie question - remote sound activation?

[dannydog]

What would be necessary to create a simple system that consists of a
controller that has a button (or some other type of activating device)
that could remotely activate a small speaker - like a wi-fi signal -
where the speaker could be located in a house or up to a certain
distance away? Basically, a remote control that activates something
that creates a beep? I have no electronic background but since this is
a fairly common setup I was wondering if someone could point me in a
direction as to how to get the parts and some type of instructions on
putting something like this together - just someting REALLY simple.

 

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What would  be necessary to create a simple system that consists of a
controller that has a button (or some other type of activating device)
that could remotely activate a small speaker - like a wi-fi signal -
where the speaker could be located in a house or up to a certain
distance away?  Basically, a remote control that activates something
that creates a beep? I have no electronic background but since this is
a fairly common setup I was wondering if someone could point me in a
direction as to how to get the parts and some type of instructions on
putting something like this together - just someting REALLY simple.

Simple solution:

Take an AM radio and tune it to a frequency where there is no station
present.
Turn it up to full volume. Place the radio where you wanted the
speaker.

Now, where you want the button, plug an electric drill in the wall
near where you want the button. Press the button on the drill to
activate the speaker.

Very simple. Should work fine.

 

[Jasen Betts]

What would be necessary to create a simple system that consists of a
controller that has a button (or some other type of activating device)
that could remotely activate a small speaker - like a wi-fi signal -
where the speaker could be located in a house or up to a certain
distance away? Basically, a remote control that activates something
that creates a beep? I have no electronic background but since this is
a fairly common setup I was wondering if someone could point me in a
direction as to how to get the parts and some type of instructions on
putting something like this together - just someting REALLY simple.

start with a wireless doorbell, or wireless novelty
eg: http://tinyurl.com/8ljord ( http://jaycar.com/productView.asp?I...d2=&pageNumber=&priceMin=&priceMax=&SUBCATID= )

Then all you need to do is modify the sound it makes.

 

[dannydog]

start with a wireless doorbell, or wireless novelty
eg:  http://tinyurl.com/8ljord (http://jaycar.com/productView.asp?ID=GH1088&CATID=&keywords=GH1088&SP...)

Then all you need to do is modify the sound it makes.

Thanks a lot guys! I imagine I'll have some more questions so bear
with me..