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Attractive IR transmitter fits anywhere without needing a wall outlet
Works well
Once you've invested a lot of work into setting it up
Can define your own remotes if you can't find any that work for you
The universal-remote landscape just got a lot more interesting. The Griffin Beacon delivers on the promise of an iPhone-based universal control system, offering a level of reliability and flexibility that similar iPhone systems lack. Lest we forget, it's ...
Attractive IR transmitter fits anywhere without needing a wall outlet, Works well, once you've invested a lot of work into setting it up, Can define your own remotes if you can't find any that work for you
Pre-defined remotes have minimal buttons, and none of them worked for any of my equipment,
Abstract: The idea of universal remotes is nothing new, as is the idea of interactive smartphones. What has only been done sparingly, and mainly with home theater PC (HTPC) focused consumers in mind, has been the leveraging of your smartphone with your home thea...
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Published: 2011-07-14, Author: Victor , review by: tuaw.com
Looking beyond the fact that my unit was defective (and will be fixed via app update soon), the Beacon is a pretty good deal at an MSRP of US$79.95. With the ability to control all your AV gear, including an Xbox, I think you'll find there's little it ...
Abstract: Universal remotes are destined to become one of the many technological casualties of the smart phone/tablet revolution. Used to be people would spend hundreds of dollars on a device that could control all of their home theatre components. Now there’s a...
Abstract: The Griffin Beacon is quite the looker. Best described as a similar size to a black Apple TV box with a shiny black pebble placed on top, it'll sit comfortably and stylishly alongside most AV set-ups. Powered by four AA batteries, it syncs with your ...
Nombre d'appareils pilotables illimité, Base de données assez large
Interface rudimentaire hors États-Unis et Canada, Aucune gestion poussée des capacités des smartphones (reconnaissance vocale, système gyroscopique etc.), Système de reconnaissance des appareils perfectible, Autonomie faiblarde: plus ou moins un mois
L'utilisation d'un smartphone ou d'une tablette en tant que télécommande universelle est un concept séduisant, à condition qu'il surpasse réellement une télécommande classique. Ce n'est pas le cas ici et on se retrouve finalement avec un système plus c...
