This LEGO® set 8885 is named as IR Remote Control and belongs to the theme Power Functions and subtheme Power Functions.
LEGO® descripts the set 8885 - IR Remote Control as follows:
Ultimate control over your LEGO® Power Functions creations!
Build a LEGO® Power Functions IR receiver, battery box and motors into your LEGO creations, then use this handy remote control to start, stop, change direction and more!
The LEGO Power Functions IR Remote Control system operates on 4 different channels enabling the use of 4 models being controlled at the same time.
Control up to 8 different LEGO Power Functions with one remote by connecting 2 LEGO Power Functions to 4 different receivers each.
The reaching distance of the infra-red RC system is at least 30' (10m).