In recent times, the idea of ​​using an iPhone or iPod touch as a universal remote control is more prominent. There are many applications available in the application store, which can be downloaded to the iPhone to function as a universal remote control. One can control audio, lights, video, shades, DirecTV, Dish Network Digital Video Recorder, HDTV, X-BOX 360, Apple TV and many other things directly from their iPhone or iPad devices. These are some of the remote control applications that users can take advantage of.

IPhone with NFC:

Apple’s patent provided a method to control a number of devices with the help of an NFC-enabled iPhone. When the NFC-enabled iPhone is connected to an NFC-enabled device, the iPhone will receive the parameters of things controllable on another device.

Creston Mobile Pro:

Creston was integrated with Apple to create a perfect home and office automation system. Users can connect their iPhone and iPod devices to the home network to manage their iTunes library and enjoy their favorite music throughout the home. The Creston Mobile Pro application transforms the iPhone into a virtual touch panel, so that the user can control their home and office systems from anywhere using Wi-Fi or 3G.

I-Master Control Pro:

This application can be downloaded directly from the iTunes application store, which can be used to control the home theater system. An automation controller is required to control the devices, which are expensive and sold separately. The control systems or controllers receive Wi-Fi signals from the application and send infrared signals to the devices. The functionality is similar to the Creston home automation system with additional custom programming.

RedEye Remote Control App:

This is a free application that is available with the purchase of a RedEye remote control system that works with Android devices to control the home theater system and other related devices. The database provides a series of remote control codes for various devices. Once the application is installed on the iPhone device, the mobile devices send control signals over Wi-Fi to the RedEye station, which in turn sends standard infrared signals to the devices to be controlled.

Effects control:

This application allows the iPhone to become a great home controller. The technology supports a wide range of AV, lighting and automation products through the IP, IR and RS-232 system library, providing total home control. Control FX is available through a network of experienced installer dealers. Users can control their television, sky-HD, play station and other media servers with the help of Control FX technology.