iPhone Turned Into an Universal Remote Control

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It’s a fact that although it can’t cook, the iPhone does just about everything you could think of, from giving you navigation tips to Internet browsing. Well, not really everything, as we just caught wind that courtesy of a new application and a small device coming from the good folks from R5 Technology, the iPhone or the iPod Touch can now be used as a remote control for your home entertainment devices, without having to move an inch to grab the TV remove or the device that controls the DVD.

The application is free from the App Store and easy to use. It’s highly customizable by allowing you to drag and drop buttons on the screen and making for the ultimate universal remote control. The bad part however is that you need to acquire a 1.25 x .85 inches infrared dongle dubbed the L5 Remote that will make you shell out some $50. And voila, your iPhone can now control all video and audio equipment.

A sweet addition nonetheless, the L5 Remote doesn’t require additional batteries, Wi-Fi or external power to function. All you need to do is plug it in and forget about your classic remote. Seems perfect to prank your old man when watching football, isn’t it?

Availability has been confirmed for February in the US.