RedEye claims to turn iPhone into universal remote

Want to transform your iPhone or iPod touch and make them even more versatile by also functioning as universal remote controls for TVs, DVRs, and game systems?

Waltham-based ThinkFlood claims it can help the owners of such devices to do just that. The company said today that it is releasing a public beta version of a system called RedEye that it says will make the iPhone even more useful.

"Consisting of a small, production-grade hardware device and a free downloadable software beta application, the RedEye system transforms an iPhone or iPod touch into a universal remote control, allowing consumers to control an almost unlimited number of home entertainment devices," ThinkFlood said in a press release.

The press release added: "Once downloaded, the iPhone/iPod is able to communicate with the RedEye hub using Wi-Fi, meaning no line of sight is required and control is possible from any room in the house. RedEye receives the iPhone’s commands and sends out infrared signals to control the designated devices."

The iPhone is made by Apple Inc. The photo that appears with this post is a company handout.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)