Ever heard of turning an iPhone to a remote control? Well, here’s a way. New Potato Technologies has released FLPR, an innovative new accessory and app that can convert the iPhone into a general remote control. It allows users to control numerous electronic gadgets, counting televisions, cable and satellite boxes, stereo systems, lights, ceiling fans and apparently anything else that may need an infrared remote control.
The ground-breaking FLPR appears to substitute scores of remotes messing up the home. It is quite easy to set up. Following the purchase of the FLPR infrared interface and plugging it into the iPhone touch dock connector, users have to just download the FLPR app from the Apple App Store for no charge.
FLPR is available with pre-programmed 14,000 remote control codes, counting every leading electronics brand. Contrary to other universal remote solutions for iPhone, its widespread database of more than 14,000 pre-programmed remote control codes denotes that users need not waste time learning their current remotes, ‘button by button’.
FLPR functions with several brands of devices out of box with no programming required. If the remote control code for the television in the guest bedroom is not present in the widespread database, users can effortlessly tutor the FLPR code for that old piece, thereby crafting a brand new remote. It encompasses an easy to use and chic interface. Moreover, it may be customized with incorporated free background skins. It can work up to a range of 30 feet and is operated by the iPhone.
The FLPR app can be downloaded for no charge from the iTunes store. The FLPR infrared interface is available in the market from March 4, 2010 at NewPotatoTech.com and in-store countrywide at Best Buy on March 28, 2010 for $79.99.