Griffin Technology (http://www.griffintechnology.com) has partnered with software developer Dijit to turn your iOS or smartphone device into an universal remote control. Beacon allows fingertip control of your entire entertainment system, thanks to hardware and app integration from Griffin and Dijit.
It does this by converting Bluetooth signals from your device to the infrared commands your components are expecting. Beacon (US$79.99) pairs your iOS device with Dijit’s Universal Remote App, available for free at the Apple App Store. Your Multi-Touch or touch screen display is the remote. You can change channels, volume, input, program your DVR, and more.
The Dijit app uses a constantly updated device code library to make setting up controls for your TV, set-top box, sound system, media players and more simple and intuitive, according to Maksim Ioffe, Founder and CEO of Dijit. For components not yet included in Dijit’s library, the app also includes an integrated learning feature, he adds.