Griffin And Dijit Partner For Beacon Universal Remote Control System

There are a bunch of universal remote control apps and hardware on the market for your Apple iOS device today. The latest such device comes by way of Griffin Technology and Dijit and is called the Beacon Universal Remote Control System. The device is a hardware and app combo that promises to deliver full control of your home entertainment system using your iOS device. This system will work with your iPod touch, iPad, or iPhone.

The hardware device is a small gadget that sits on your coffee table so you don't need any accessories hanging off your iPhone or other device. The hardware converts the Bluetooth signals of your iOS device into IR signals that the entertainment system in your living room can understand. The Beacon connects to the Dijit Universal Remote App.

Once the app is installed, the iOS device can then change channels, volume, inputs, program your DVR and more. The app also has a learning feature just in case you have a component that isn't in the library. The app will also support activities for changing inputs with the press of one digital button. The Beacon is powered by four AA batteries needing no cables and is designed to sit on a coffee table. Beacon is shipping now for $89.99 and can be purchased in Apple Stores.