A admin Audioholics Robot Staff member Apr 16, 2004 172 0 0 Jan 31, 2011 #1 Griffin Technology partnered with software developer Dijit to turn your favorite iOS or smartphone device into a Universal Remote Control. Beacon allows fingertip control of your entire entertainment system, thanks to hardware and app integration from Griffin and Dijit. Beacon turns an iOS or smartphone device into a handy, easy-to-use remote for home entertainment systems by converting Bluetooth signals from your device to the infrared commands your components are expecting. Beacon pairs your iOS device or smartphone with Dijit's Universal Remote App, putting complete control of your home entertainment center in the palm of your hand. There are no bulky cases or dongles, no messy wires or cables. Discuss "Griffin and Dijit's Beacon Turns Your Mobile Device into a Universal Remote" here. Read the article.
Griffin Technology partnered with software developer Dijit to turn your favorite iOS or smartphone device into a Universal Remote Control. Beacon allows fingertip control of your entire entertainment system, thanks to hardware and app integration from Griffin and Dijit. Beacon turns an iOS or smartphone device into a handy, easy-to-use remote for home entertainment systems by converting Bluetooth signals from your device to the infrared commands your components are expecting. Beacon pairs your iOS device or smartphone with Dijit's Universal Remote App, putting complete control of your home entertainment center in the palm of your hand. There are no bulky cases or dongles, no messy wires or cables. Discuss "Griffin and Dijit's Beacon Turns Your Mobile Device into a Universal Remote" here. Read the article.
ratso Full Audioholic Sep 27, 2008 487 0 43 Feb 4, 2011 #2 does anyone know how this works? the round reciever, it seems i read it operates in a 360 degree range. do you need a line of site then from the reciever to the component, like you would place it somewhere in the middle of your room - i can't really picture that.
does anyone know how this works? the round reciever, it seems i read it operates in a 360 degree range. do you need a line of site then from the reciever to the component, like you would place it somewhere in the middle of your room - i can't really picture that.
R rnatalli Audioholic Ninja Jul 2, 2007 4,050 0 113 Feb 4, 2011 #3 ratso said: does anyone know how this works? the round reciever, it seems i read it operates in a 360 degree range. do you need a line of site then from the reciever to the component, like you would place it somewhere in the middle of your room - i can't really picture that. Click to expand... IR signals don't always have to be on-axis and they also bounce off walls so unless you have a stubborn component, placing the beacon in a corner will probably work.
ratso said: does anyone know how this works? the round reciever, it seems i read it operates in a 360 degree range. do you need a line of site then from the reciever to the component, like you would place it somewhere in the middle of your room - i can't really picture that. Click to expand... IR signals don't always have to be on-axis and they also bounce off walls so unless you have a stubborn component, placing the beacon in a corner will probably work.
chesbak Audioholic Intern Feb 6, 2011 26 0 0 Feb 9, 2011 #4 rnatalli said: IR signals don't always have to be on-axis and they also bounce off walls so unless you have a stubborn component, placing the beacon in a corner will probably work. Click to expand... Does this REALLY work with everything or it there a list of compatible brands?
rnatalli said: IR signals don't always have to be on-axis and they also bounce off walls so unless you have a stubborn component, placing the beacon in a corner will probably work. Click to expand... Does this REALLY work with everything or it there a list of compatible brands?
