Many streaming and online services emerged and interactive Smart TV apps rose like mushrooms after rain. They haven’t however managed to alter much the way consumers surf and browse through the list of available channels using old-fashioned remotes that are in every way so 10 years ago. Something has got to change in the remote control design department and someone has to show how. And Ray Super Remote wants to do exactly that, and does it in a big way. Starting from the idea that current remotes are no longer fit for the new generation of devices and the internet of things gadgets that emerge, Ray Super Remote scoops all the versatility that a smartphone with and OS has with the myriad of personalization choices and wraps all this on the good old TV. Granted, universal touchscreen remotes are around for some years now but the difference with the Ray Super Remote is that this time it tries to bring a new format never offered by any producer before.
Ray Super Remote wants to control all your devices in your house
The device brings about multiple connectivity options, ranging from WiFi, Bluetooth, IR Blaster, and protocol set Zigbee, all this plethora of choices covering nearly all devices that could be covered: TV’s DVR’s game consoles, video streaming players, you name it. A 4.8 inch touchscreen replaces the physical buttons and does it very well, being capable of streaming any content. The Ray Super Remote is designed as a stand-alone device not a complementary one, although it could be offered as a bonus of sorts when accessing some particular TV services by giving access to functions that wouldn’t be available otherwise. For $199, the device can be purchased separately for usage in tandem with a Home Theatre. The gadget is available for pre-order on the producer’s site, so feel free to take a look.