iRemocon, winner of the 2014 Home Theater Grand Prix Golden Award, brings the future to the present with their voice recognition device. The iRemocon works in conjunction with a smartphone or table app bringing you a beautiful universal remote which also works with many other household devices. With a paid subscription service users can also control their appliances and devices outside of the home.
Pros:
Voice Recognition (in and out of the home)
One device to control your lights, DVD players, speakers, AC, TV, alarm clocks, security cameras and
projector screens
Control with Smartphone or Tablet
Stylish looks; fully customizable
Simple drag and drop features
Set your devices to a timer with the included timer function
Simple set up
Cons:
While the app is free, you must purchase the iRemocon device which sells for $180 on Amazon
In order to fully take control of the television portion of the device, one should have cable. For those
who rely on streaming through devices, this is nothing more than a voice activated remote.
Operation outside of the home is an extra charge as well as the GPS feature.
Wi-Fi router required
Summary:
The look at feel of the iRemocon app is beautiful and sleek. The program has a few preinstalled choices to pick from. It was relatively easy to install and set up. The website, the app and the companies YouTube channel explain the process in a simple manner. We had no problems getting it up and running. Plug in a few cords; connect to your network, update your setting and you can begin.
Be the envy of all your friends when you walk in your home and tell your devices to turn on. Makes an owner feel rather sophisticated and high tech. When people see the remote on your Smartphone or tablet, they’ll ask what it is. They’ll be amazed at this piece of modern technology. While it’s meant for those with cable television in order to take full advantage of the television aspect, the app and device will work on other components. We were still able to control our television, despite lack of cable and using streaming services instead.
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/iRemocon
Apple – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iremoconus/id944137385
Google – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.glamo.us.iremocon
Amazon – http://amzn.to/1ApdW8h
You Tube – https://www.youtube.com/user/iRemocon