iPhone Universal Remote Case

[Entertainment72]

Interesting... anyone with an iPhone going to try this out (Feb 23,2010)?
Not a fan of the "learning" style but still curious...

iPhone Universal Remote Case
iPhone® 3GS/3G
Control infrared (IR) devices with your iPhone
Replace all your existing remotes
Control multiple devices from one screen
Free app is easy to customize with point-and-click programming
No additional hardware, dongles, or docks are required
Slim, smooth, two-piece hard case protects phone and looks great
Built-in IR transmitter is portable and detachable
Free app updates and enhancements coming soon

Video
Free App

[lifevicarious]

I hadn't heard of this but I was just htinking how perfect the iPad will be for a remote. Why would I spend 200 on a Harmony one when for 500 I can get an iPad that could do the same things, on a bigger screen, plus so much more.

[sinister184]

my iphone battery barely lasts a day as it is with how much i use it, i dont need to be adding a remote to that list. But it is a cool option

[ArieS]

I use iRule (http://www.iruleathome.com)
I'm a beta tester and this is a much better option imo. I control all my remotes, lightings, garage door, etc via networking so no need for a line of sight like with IR.
You can also create your template, the lay out of your buttons and so on.
The app was just approved by Apple so you should take a look, there's videos and tutorials on the website...

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by lifevicarious

I hadn't heard of this but I was just htinking how perfect the iPad will be for a remote. Why would I spend 200 on a Harmony one when for 500 I can get an iPad that could do the same things, on a bigger screen, plus so much more.

We are going to get my wife an iPad for her work (to replace her old PDA to use Hipocraties or whatever it's called) and I'll definitely try out a remote software on it if I can figure it out!

[crackinhedz]

Don't think I would rely on my iPod Touch as my HT remote.

Sure it sounds neat, but also means it would need to stay in the room for use...cant very well play on it while the wife watches TV...

"Honey could you pass the remote"

"Hold on dear I'm on level 26 of Bejeweled, give me one second"

"But honey, I need to change the channel!"

"Dammit I'm top score! wait just a second geez!!!"

[red-blu]

Originally Posted by ArieS

I use iRule (http://www.iruleathome.com)
I'm a beta tester and this is a much better option imo. I control all my remotes, lightings, garage door, etc via networking so no need for a line of sight like with IR.
You can also create your template, the lay out of your buttons and so on.
The app was just approved by Apple so you should take a look, there's videos and tutorials on the website...

This sounds good. Is there a limit/list of what devices it can control?

[erasmus8]

sounds like a good idea if it works

[ArieS]

Originally Posted by red-blu

This sounds good. Is there a limit/list of what devices it can control?

Check the website as I'm not sure, sorry...

[red-blu]

Originally Posted by ArieS

Check the website as I'm not sure, sorry...

I tried playing around with the sample builder... it seemed like it found all the components I'd like to be controlling and I didn't mind the builder itself. However, the price of the software and a Gateway seems a little higher than I can afford at the moment. I'd really like to be able to use my iPod Touch as a remote (I had just mentioned that to my friends a couple of weeks ago actually!).

Do you have any pictures/videos of your setup and of you using this?

[Halcro 1]

Heres the IRule web site and some pricing .. http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=5...1&e=f395d995f3

[Entertainment72]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Don't think I would rely on my iPod Touch as my HT remote.

Sure it sounds neat, but also means it would need to stay in the room for use...cant very well play on it while the wife watches TV...

"Honey could you pass the remote"

"Hold on dear I'm on level 26 of Bejeweled, give me one second"

"But honey, I need to change the channel!"

"Dammit I'm top score! wait just a second geez!!!"

Damn iPhone is cursed by doing everything..