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Earlier this year we told you about the Beacon Universal Remote Control System for iOS devices. Today, Griffin Technology and Dijit announced a new Android version of Beacon, allowing smartphone and tablet owners to use their Android device as a remote to control TVs, DVRs, stereos and other home entertainment devices.

It works like this: The wireless AV controller (Beacon) pairs with Android devices via Bluetooth. The Bluetooth signals from smartphones/tablets are then converted by Beacon into infrared signals required to control consumer electronics devices. Beacon works with Dijit's free Universal Remote App for complete, touchscreen control over the entire home entertainment system directly from the Android interface.

Beacon is powered by 4 AA batteries. Set-up is easy too, with no cases or dongles, no wires or cables. Just pair via Bluetooth and download the free Dijit app for Android, which is compatible with tablets and smartphones running Android OS 2.3.3 or greater.Read more

Griffin Technology and Dijit have teamed up to create the Beacon Universal Remote Control System – a wireless AV controller that turns your iOS or smartphone device into a universal remote.

Beacon pairs your iOS device (iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch) or smartphone with Dijit's Universal Remote App, to give you control over every component in your home entertainment system. The touch screen display of your mobile device becomes the remote control, allowing you to change channels, volume, input, program a DVR, and more. It works by converting Bluetooth signals from your smartphone device into the infrared signals required to control AV components.

Additional features:

• Dijit App uses a constantly updated device code library to make setting up controls for TV, set-top box, sound system, media player and more, simple and intuitive
• For components not yet included in Dijit's library, the App also includes an integrated learning feature
• Powered by 4 AA batteries, eliminating messy wires and power cables

Griffin and Dijit have teamed up on the Beacon Universal Remote, a hardware and app system which turns your iPhone, iPad or other iOS device into a Universal Remote Control. Not just offering TV control, Beacon allows you to control your entire entertainment system.

Beacon turns your smartphone or iOS device into an easy-to-use remote for home entertainment systems by converting Bluetooth signals from your device to the infrared commands your components are expecting. Beacon pairs your iOS device or smartphone with Dijit's free Universal Remote App, giving you complete control of your home entertainment center with no wires or cables.

Setup is easy. Paired with Beacon via Bluetooth, your smartphone is just a few taps away from using Dijit's intuitive Programming Guide. Your Multi-Touch or touch screen display is the remote. You can change channels, volume, input, program your DVR, and lots, lots more.Read more