The Evolution of Remote Controls: Beyond TVs and Gaming Consoles
As we sit down to watch our favorite TV show or play our latest video game, we often take for granted the remote control that allows us to control these devices from a distance. However, as Chris, the host of this video, points out, remote controls are no longer just limited to televisions and gaming consoles. With the advancement of technology and the rise of smartphones, we can now control a wide range of devices remotely.
The Power of Smartphones
One of the most significant advantages of having a smartphone is its ability to act as a universal remote control. With the numerous apps available for download, you can use your phone to control various devices around the house. Whether it's your DVR, alarm system, or even thermostats, there's an app for that. For instance, with Android and iOS devices, you can remotely control your alarm system, allowing you to stay safe and secure even when you're not at home. Moreover, with apps like Skype, you can use your smartphone to control and watch cameras, giving you a glimpse into what's happening in your house while you're away.
The Ultimate Universal Remote Control
In the past, universal remote controls were a hassle to program and often required multiple remotes for different devices. However, with smartphones, we have the ultimate universal remote control at our fingertips. The phone is no longer just a device for communication; it's also an extension of our home control system. By using apps like smart home automation software, you can control your lights, thermostat, and security systems all from one place. This has opened up new possibilities for homeowners to customize their living spaces and enjoy greater convenience.
The Importance of Smart Home Automation
Smart home automation is a rapidly growing field that allows us to control our devices remotely using smartphones or voice assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant. With the increasing popularity of smart home devices, it's no wonder why more and more people are looking for ways to integrate their devices into a single system. By using apps and voice assistants, homeowners can automate their daily routines, receive notifications, and enjoy greater peace of mind while they're away from home.
The Future of Remote Controls
As technology continues to advance, we can expect to see even more innovative remote control solutions in the future. With the rise of 5G networks and artificial intelligence, it's likely that we'll see even more sophisticated devices and apps that allow us to control our homes with ease. From smart speakers to smart home security systems, the possibilities are endless.
Take a Look at the Article for More Information
For those interested in learning more about smart home automation and remote controls, be sure to check out Chris's video link provided above. With his expertise and insights, you'll gain a better understanding of how smartphones can act as universal remote controls and how smart home automation can transform your living space.
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enthank you for watching liking commenting sharing and subscribing right now that's the look on my face uh when I realized uh that many people don't understand that remote controls aren't just for televisions anymore and if you didn't realize it we've compiled a list of things that you can control remotely the article is linked in the description of this video if it's not embedded on the page itself remote controls aren't just for televisions anymore I'm going to go ahead and plus one it and I hope you will as well it looks like uh we have a few plus ones including from genford Alex Pierro Daniel Johnson Shan Jordan and Jamie Bou thank you for that and I'm going to go ahead and add my plus one as well cuz yes it's a good thing to share and like the things that you want to like or that you do like and want to see more of so we know we can remotely control a television uh we know we can remotely control a game console uh but what about remote controlling other things around the house uh you know you may not think about it you've got a smartphone on you most likely uh you know it's I'm guessing it's a SmartPhone whether it's a Windows Phone 7 uh possibly an Android device or an iPhone and there's a remote control software that will allow you to control things even like your DVR not your TV but the DVR itself remotely like you're not even in the same house so you don't necessarily have to point the remote at a particular object in order to control it remotely it's a way to record and schedule programs and if you have a smartphone look for the apps that you can use today to control the devices without necessarily having to go out and get another remote control uh so it's beyond just delivering room you can get remote controls to control the things on a computer whether you're using Mac OS 10 Linux Windows it doesn't matter stop thinking about a remote control as this one object that can only control one thing and well Chris they've had remote you universal remote controls for years yeah but you've ever tried to program one of those universal remote controls it's a universal pain in the ass so using what you already have in the palm of your hand a phone a smartphone look for apps that can better help you control the things that you already have whether it's a desktop computer to be able to play back music or videos remotely or to control uh various things that you can do with any one device that's somewhere on your home network Mota Tech notes you can remote control the alarm system with Android you can do that with IOS as well I pay my security company uh so that I can use an iPhone app to control my security when I'm away from home in fact it'll tell me the way I have my house configured when a door might be open and I know right away thanks to the app we've talked about remote control cameras in fact Lorex just announced a Skype camera I've got it like downstairs right now I haven't had a chance to fully look at it yet but you set it up and you Skype into it you can use Skype remotely from your smartphone to control and watch a camera as if you were connected to another person uh I've showing you my thermostats which are controlled remotely by my phone the phone is the ultimate universal remote control if there's not an app for your phone you either need to beg for those apps to be developed or you need to find a phone that better suits the objects around you and I don't care who makes the phone how it works we just want apps to better control Our Lives why because we're control freaks take a look at the articlethank you for watching liking commenting sharing and subscribing right now that's the look on my face uh when I realized uh that many people don't understand that remote controls aren't just for televisions anymore and if you didn't realize it we've compiled a list of things that you can control remotely the article is linked in the description of this video if it's not embedded on the page itself remote controls aren't just for televisions anymore I'm going to go ahead and plus one it and I hope you will as well it looks like uh we have a few plus ones including from genford Alex Pierro Daniel Johnson Shan Jordan and Jamie Bou thank you for that and I'm going to go ahead and add my plus one as well cuz yes it's a good thing to share and like the things that you want to like or that you do like and want to see more of so we know we can remotely control a television uh we know we can remotely control a game console uh but what about remote controlling other things around the house uh you know you may not think about it you've got a smartphone on you most likely uh you know it's I'm guessing it's a SmartPhone whether it's a Windows Phone 7 uh possibly an Android device or an iPhone and there's a remote control software that will allow you to control things even like your DVR not your TV but the DVR itself remotely like you're not even in the same house so you don't necessarily have to point the remote at a particular object in order to control it remotely it's a way to record and schedule programs and if you have a smartphone look for the apps that you can use today to control the devices without necessarily having to go out and get another remote control uh so it's beyond just delivering room you can get remote controls to control the things on a computer whether you're using Mac OS 10 Linux Windows it doesn't matter stop thinking about a remote control as this one object that can only control one thing and well Chris they've had remote you universal remote controls for years yeah but you've ever tried to program one of those universal remote controls it's a universal pain in the ass so using what you already have in the palm of your hand a phone a smartphone look for apps that can better help you control the things that you already have whether it's a desktop computer to be able to play back music or videos remotely or to control uh various things that you can do with any one device that's somewhere on your home network Mota Tech notes you can remote control the alarm system with Android you can do that with IOS as well I pay my security company uh so that I can use an iPhone app to control my security when I'm away from home in fact it'll tell me the way I have my house configured when a door might be open and I know right away thanks to the app we've talked about remote control cameras in fact Lorex just announced a Skype camera I've got it like downstairs right now I haven't had a chance to fully look at it yet but you set it up and you Skype into it you can use Skype remotely from your smartphone to control and watch a camera as if you were connected to another person uh I've showing you my thermostats which are controlled remotely by my phone the phone is the ultimate universal remote control if there's not an app for your phone you either need to beg for those apps to be developed or you need to find a phone that better suits the objects around you and I don't care who makes the phone how it works we just want apps to better control Our Lives why because we're control freaks take a look at the article\n"
