iPad mini Mini as a remote

[phillypharm]

Just realized that I have to wait to use the mini as a remote. No lighting plug attachments yet from L5 or similar. Maybe some time soon.

Griffin beacon connects to your phone/iPad via Bluetooth and beams an IR signal. You can program buttons if it doesn't have your device preinstalled

 

[Wheeler]

All of the problems listed above can be rectified with these two things - except the lack of physical buttons. I wouldn't be without my ipad / irule / gc wifi2ir setup. I have been able to put multiple remotes in a drawer and customise every aspect of my setup, with functionality that you can't get from the original remote

Thank you for the rec- this is what I was hoping to hear.

The physical button attribute of a regular remote won't be replicated, but if Apple allowed lock screen controls for univ remote apps, much like music apps, it would take a little of the hassle away and make for a better experience. Add volume or channel control via the physical volume buttons and now we are talking.

I would never add a dongle, but am encouraged with the wifi-ir converters. The harmony link transmitter is very impressive- no need to place it in front of your equipment or use ir dongles. It somehow bounces ir signals off the walls- I didn't think it was possible until I hooked it up. I would have 5 of them in my house but last I checked, not multi room capable. Plus the way to turn stuff on and off is a lil wanky.

Definitely looking into iRule and compatible hardware- everyone peg Scott For.. er someone at apple to allow for lock screen remote controls...