# Smartphone Remote Control Toggles The 'riimo' Transforms a Smartphone into an IR Remote By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ir-remote References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/riimo-ultrasmall-ir-smart-remote-devices/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/riimo-ultrasmall-ir-smart-remote-for-any-devices) Smartphones are powerful pieces of technology that can control a limitless number of devices, but the 'riimo' helps to enable them to control older technology by turning them into an IR remote. The 'riimo' fits into the 3.5mm headphone jack on smartphones to instantly enable users to control their TV, DVD player or virtually any device that uses an infrared remote. The 'riimo' is priced at just $8 and available for preorder on Indiegogo, and is controlled via an accompanying app that allows users to setup the device with different products and control them. The 'riimo' can turn a [smartphone or a tablet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-mobile-clip) into an IR remote and will provide up to 15-meters of range when in use with a compatible iOS or Android device. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smartphone Remote Control:** The 'riimo' transforms smartphones into IR remotes to control older technology. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for smartphone manufacturers and consumer electronics companies to integrate IR remote functionality into their devices. - **Home Appliance:** Opportunity for home appliance manufacturers to integrate smartphone remote control technology into their products. - **E-commerce:** Opportunity for e-commerce platforms to sell smartphone remote control accessories and compatible devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gesture Control Smartphone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimo-phone-holder.md) - [Universal Smart Home Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-universal-remote.md) - [Smart Home Controller Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-remote-controller.md) - [Wearable Athlete Smartphone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-control-wearable-remote.md) - [Mobile Thermal Imaging Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-thermal-imaging-camera.md) - [Retro Gaming Smartphone Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soolra.md) - [Smartphone-Based Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artinoise-zefiro.md) - [Intuitive Touchscreen Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchsense-remote.md) - [Ergonomic Smartphone Photography Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swiss-rig-bresson.md)