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.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.
And yet completely impossible as you can see.the iphone has no infrared.
Not unless each device works via WIFI. Find me a DVD player that works via WIFI and we'll talk.I know, but any way it would be able to control through wifi?
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.
Find me a DVD player that works via WIFI and we'll talk.
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!