Using my ipad as a universal remote for everything that needs one..

[Figlio]

I'd like to use my iPad 2 as a remote to control everything in the house that needs a remote control. So basically i want to control my tv, sound system, ps3, computer, etc. In time i'd also like to control the light, heater, alarm with my iPad. Does anyone have experience with this? I was reading about Red Eye hardware and app but i cant find anything about it on this forum.
All ideas/ experiences are more than welcome!

 

[graywolf]

I have wanted to do the same, but my house was built 50 years ago so it is no where near wired for home automation. We only have 2 cable jacks for tv! One we had to install ourselves.


Google "home automation iPad" and see what comes up.

 

[takeshi]

I'd recommend by starting with home automation systems that will work in one way or another with the iPad. You'll need that piece sorted out for lights/heater/alarm. The infrared remote stuff is much easier to deal with.