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sea stobble

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May 11, 2008
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Does anyone know of any application that could function as a universal media remote? It would be killer to be able to use my iPhone as a dvd remote for my Xbox, similarly to how Apple's Remote app works for iTunes/Apple TV.
 

GoCubsGo

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Feb 19, 2005
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Does anyone know of any application that could function as a universal media remote? It would be killer to be able to use my iPhone as a dvd remote for my Xbox, similarly to how Apple's Remote app works for iTunes/Apple TV.
It would be cool.
the iphone has no infrared.
And yet completely impossible as you can see.
I know, but any way it would be able to control through wifi?
Not unless each device works via WIFI. Find me a DVD player that works via WIFI and we'll talk. ;)
 

mcdj

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Jul 10, 2007
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Hmm, maybe we spoke too soon...

http://www.remoteshoppe.com/index.php?itemid=718

Seems like it would cost some coin, having to set up a server, and/or a wifi to IR/RF converter, and signal boosters/repeaters.

Could be cool tho. Based on the Remote app alone, the iPhone blows every touchscreen remote I've tried out of the water.
 

GoCubsGo

macrumors Nehalem
Feb 19, 2005
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Hmm, maybe we spoke too soon...

http://www.remoteshoppe.com/index.php?itemid=718

Seems like it would cost some coin, having to set up a server, and/or a wifi to IR/RF converter, and signal boosters/repeaters.

Could be cool tho. Based on the Remote app alone, the iPhone blows every touchscreen remote I've tried out of the water.

True but what is the point really? The touch-screen logitech isn't all that bad, hell it's really wonderful.
 

mcdj

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Jul 10, 2007
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eww, the harmony 1000? that mushy unresponsive screen? that horrible jingle it played? sold mine months ago and never looked back.
 

BEEFc58

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Sep 6, 2007
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Take a look at http://www.airremote.com.

It is in Europe right now... hopefully it should be out here in the US soon. It is actually a practical solution. You need a $150 WiFi to IR converter (the page will tell you), then it turns the iphone/ipod touch into a RF style remote.

I just hope that it comes out in the US soon!
 

YoMamasPyjamas

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Apr 23, 2007
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Take a look at http://www.airremote.com.

It is in Europe right now... hopefully it should be out here in the US soon. It is actually a practical solution. You need a $150 WiFi to IR converter (the page will tell you), then it turns the iphone/ipod touch into a RF style remote.

I just hope that it comes out in the US soon!

i have been waiting for this app to be released in the us as well. any idea what the holdup has been? their site doesn't give any indication of when we might see it.

to anyone who already has this app in europe - how do you like it so far?
 
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