ThinkFlood releases software update for RedEye remote
updated 05:10 pm EST, Fri December 3, 2010
ThinkFlood v2.0.1 software adds more browsers
ThinkFlood on Thursday announced the release of the latest software update for its RedEye Wi-Fi remote controls. Version 2.0.1 will allow users to setup and manage their RedEye systems from any browser that's connected to their home network. Thus far, RedEye users were relegated only to the iOS platform.
The firmware brings activity layout editing, letting users move multiple buttons, align edges and other features. It can be opened from the browsers in Android and BlackBerry operating systems.
For iPad users, the firmware fixes some issues, including showing the previously hidden networks and network passwords. Also, the activity buttons were disappearing when memory ran low, especially when the channel guide was turned on. ThinkFlood freed up channel guide information in order to help alleviate this problem. Quitting background apps in iOS 4.2 may help if the problem persists, ThinkFlood adds.
An updated iOS app is also now available (free, App Store).
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Redeye needs IR jacks
The Redeye is great and all, but it is just a toy unless it gets some assignable IR jacks in the back. It could also use some support for multiple redeyes. Those two features would make it a serious competitor to the Logitech Harmony Rf remotes. It doesn't just stop there. There are already iPhone apps available that control home automation systems. With a scalable IR interface, the $229 iPod Touch could take on the likes of Universal Remote Control and the other high end home integration solutions for a fraction of the price. An IR interface that won't allow you to plug in separate IR emitters just won't do it for me. The iPod touch should have replaced the universal remote long ago.