| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
admin
Site Admin
Joined: 21 Jan 2005
Posts: 2048
Location: U.S.A
|
 Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 7:44 pm Post subject: L5 Remote Introduced for iPhone and iPod touch |
 |
|
L5 Remote Introduced for iPhone and iPod touch
Monday, January 4, 2010
Posted by: Glenn
L5 Technology today introduced their infrared-based L5 Remote for the iPhone and iPod touch. The L5 Remote is comprised of a small hardware device that plugs into an iPhone or iPod touch dock connector and a free application to be available from the App Store. It offers a quick an easy set-up, using a drag and drop features so users can create their ideal, and personally customized remote control interface for multiple devices. This includes televisions, DVDs, DVRs, cable boxes, audio equipment, and most other products that come with an infrared remote. The L5 Remote is priced at $49.95 and will be available for purchase in February.
http://www.123macmini.com/news/story/1412.html |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Bandit Bill
Veteran Member
Joined: 07 Jun 2005
Posts: 5793
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
|
| Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 7:50 pm Post subject: |
|
|
It would have been nice if it would have supported Bluetooth as well. Then we could have a true all in one remote.
Just to be a smuck I need to make this comment. Look how small the thing is. I have issues finding my large TV remote at times. Now I need to keep track of this little thing, then plug it into my iPod/iPhone to change the channel. Come on. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
devo
Veteran Member
Joined: 23 Jan 2005
Posts: 5274
Location: Dunwoody, GA
|
| Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:07 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Sweet! The price doesn't seem all that bad either.
| Bandit Bill wrote: | | Just to be a smuck I need to make this comment. Look how small the thing is. I have issues finding my large TV remote at times. Now I need to keep track of this little thing, then plug it into my iPod/iPhone to change the channel. Come on. |
I don't think Apple will be coming out with a locator service through MobileMe for them, but you never know. 
God man, I can't even find my iPhone 80% of the time. I'm always calling it from another phone to find the darn thing. This thing would probably be gone for good in 10, 9, 8, 7... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Bandit Bill
Veteran Member
Joined: 07 Jun 2005
Posts: 5793
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
|
| Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:30 pm Post subject: |
|
|
At least you can phone your remote when you lose it.
I tend to drop my TV remote onto the hardwood once in a while. I'd be dropping my iPhone/touch. Oouch!
This little guy has me thinking. Wouldn't a bigger version that protected your phone/touch and charged up instead of draining it more sense. Something like the mobile juice pack with an IR transmitter.
http://store.apple.com/ca/product/TX558?mco=MTY0MjUwNDg
I know some people are going to like the product as is, but I'm the type of person who always thinks of the positives, negatives and options. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gator Fan
Member
Joined: 04 Aug 2009
Posts: 60
Location: Florida
|
| Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:00 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I wouldn't mind doing something with iRed2, but I'm so buying one if the reviews are good.
_________________
2009 Mac mini with 500GB/4GB
52" Sony LCD
Apple wireless keyboard and mouse
Harmory & Apple remotes
2 X FreeAgent Desk for Mac drives. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
curt
Veteran Member
Joined: 17 Mar 2005
Posts: 1412
Location: Oregon
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 1:07 am Post subject: |
|
|
Notify me please, because this is right up my alley. I recently bought an iPod touch just to use as a dedicated remote for HTPC.
Bandit Bill. I don't know if you're worried about battery life or just looking to combine accessories, but they sort of address the question about battery life in the FAQ. That being said, you can never have enough juice when it comes to the iPhone or iPod touch. That's why I always have the iPod touch sitting in a dock and charging on an end table. I guess that won't work as well with this attachment though. You better hurry up and patent your idea. 
_________________
1.42GHz Mac mini
1.66GHz Intel Mac mini
2.0GHz 2009 Mac mini
46" Sony LCD
50" Sony KDS-50A2000
EyeTV 250 Plus
My Setup |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Grasshopper
Member
Joined: 07 May 2009
Posts: 159
Location: CA
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 5:49 am Post subject: |
|
|
Not the greatest looking solution, but I'm interested.
_________________
2011 Mac mini with 8GB of RAM
2012 Mac mini Server with 16GB of RAM
46" Sony TV
24" HP LCD
Apple wireless keyboard and Magic Mouse
2 x 1TB MiniStacks |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
JustAnnuthaDewd
Member
Joined: 21 Dec 2009
Posts: 58
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 9:20 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I definitely like this one better than the Kinetix Rē, which looks like it could easily be snapped off if you aren't careful.
There's also the UIRemote still under development. It uses the headphone jack, so no need to invert your iPhone to use it. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
devo
Veteran Member
Joined: 23 Jan 2005
Posts: 5274
Location: Dunwoody, GA
|
| Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2010 6:29 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Hey Bandit, Sony just came out with an iPhone remote for their connected Blu-ray players called BD Remote. It's pretty cool and works great with our new system. I just hope they bring it over to the PS3 now, cause that would really rock. So keep an eye out. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Zuma
Member
Joined: 20 Jan 2008
Posts: 148
Location: CA
|
| Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:04 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| devo wrote: | | Hey Bandit, Sony just came out with an iPhone remote for their connected Blu-ray players called BD Remote. It's pretty cool and works great with our new system. I just hope they bring it over to the PS3 now, cause that would really rock. So keep an eye out. |
Thanks for the heads up! I just got done setting it up with our player. It works really nice. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
curt
Veteran Member
Joined: 17 Mar 2005
Posts: 1412
Location: Oregon
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:06 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I would love to see that remote support the PS3. 
_________________
1.42GHz Mac mini
1.66GHz Intel Mac mini
2.0GHz 2009 Mac mini
46" Sony LCD
50" Sony KDS-50A2000
EyeTV 250 Plus
My Setup |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
iRob
Member
Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 181
|
| Posted: Sun May 16, 2010 6:54 am Post subject: |
|
|
These are now for sale and shipping!
_________________
My hardware:
- 24" iMac
- Logitech Harmony One remote
- Roku 2 XS
- Samsung Blu Ray
- Samsung TV
- Logitech Squeezebox
- iPad 2 - DVP Remote app, RedEye app, Plex app, Remote Buddy app, Apple Remote app, iPeng app
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ 
Search 
Memberlist 
Photo Gallery
Register
Profile 
Log in to check your private messages 
Log in 
