14 DAY TRIAL // ThinkFlood, the company behind the popular RedEye application for iOS, has just announced that it has ported the software on Google's Android platform.
One of the best universal remote control solutions, the software was built on the success of the iPhone version and retained all its premium features that made it a popular application.
For those who are not familiar with the application, RedEye, along with RedEye hardware, allows users to control their home theater, lighting, HVAC, and other equipment using common networked devices, including smartphones, tablets, and PCs.
Starting today, those who use RedEye can also use Android phones and tablets alongside iOS devices and even personal computers to control equipment in their homes.
According to ThinkFlood, the original intention of the developers was not to turn the iPhone into a remote control, instead that wanted to enable the control of non-networked devices over the Internet.
“The iPhone was a great start for us because it is such an elegant and popular device. But it was never our goal to have an exclusively iOS platform. Instead, we designed RedEye with the idea that you can pick up any networked device – iPhone, PC, Android device – and control your system from anywhere you have a network connection,” said Matt Eagar, founder and president of ThinkFlood.
Some of the most interesting features offered by RedEye systems include the following optimizations for smartphones and PCs: Multi-user support, control from anywhere, automatic synchronization, complete customization and platform-appropriate shortcuts.
The RedEye Android application is now available as a free download from Android Market and is compatible with networked RedEye products (RedEye and RedEye Pro) and supports devices running Android 1.6 and later, including 3.0 (Honeycomb) for tablets.
According to the developer, RedEye hardware can be purchased online from ThinkFlood and is available from dealers and retailers worldwide.
