Thinkflood has this week finally launched an Android version of its great universal remote control application that arrived on iOS devices nearly two years ago. The new Android RedEye application allows you to control your other RedEye connected gadgets including your home theatre, lighting, HVAC, and others using Android networked smartphones and tablets.
The RedEye Android app is compatible with networked RedEye products including RedEye and RedEye Pro and supports devices running Android 1.6 and later, including tablets running 3.0 Honeycomb. This broad compatibility ensures that a wide range of Android users can benefit from the convenience and functionality of the RedEye system.
Features and Functionality
The RedEye Android app offers a robust set of features designed to enhance your home automation experience. With this app, users can seamlessly control various aspects of their home environment. For instance, you can dim the lights for a movie night, adjust the thermostat to your preferred temperature, or even control your home theatre system—all from the convenience of your Android device. The app’s intuitive interface makes it easy to set up and manage multiple devices, providing a centralized control hub for your smart home.
Moreover, the app supports custom macros, allowing users to create complex sequences of actions that can be triggered with a single tap. For example, you could create a “Good Morning” macro that turns on the lights, starts the coffee maker, and plays your favorite morning playlist. This level of customization makes the RedEye app a powerful tool for personalizing your home automation experience.
Compatibility and Limitations
Unfortunately, the RedEye application is not supported by the RedEye Mini device. ThinkFlood explains why below:
“Although RedEye mini compatibility is a popular request, RedEye mini requires further research into the headphone jack on various Android handsets, as well as additional development using the Android NDK (Java code cannot keep up with RedEye mini’s real-time audio processing requirements).”
This limitation is primarily due to the technical challenges associated with ensuring consistent performance across the diverse range of Android devices. The RedEye Mini relies on real-time audio processing, which can be difficult to achieve with the standard Java code used in most Android applications. As a result, ThinkFlood has opted to focus on ensuring optimal performance for the main RedEye and RedEye Pro devices.
Despite this limitation, the RedEye Android app remains a highly versatile and valuable tool for anyone looking to streamline their home automation setup. The app’s ability to integrate with a wide range of devices and systems makes it a comprehensive solution for modern smart homes.
You can download the new free RedEye application from the Android Market now. This launch marks a significant step forward for ThinkFlood, as it expands its reach to the vast and growing community of Android users. By offering a free, feature-rich app, ThinkFlood is making it easier than ever for users to take control of their home environments.
Source: ThinkFlood
Latest Geeky Gadgets Deals
Disclosure: Some of our articles include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, Geeky Gadgets may earn an affiliate commission. Learn about our Disclosure Policy.