# Touchscreen Universal Remotes The Ray Super Remote Simplifies Access to Living Room Entertainment By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-03-02 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-super-remote References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2015/02/ray-super-remote-ray-enterprises.html) & [ray.co](http://www.ray.co/) The Ray Super Remote is a universal remote designed for the Internet age. Although there are a few key buttons on the side of the device, most interactions happen on the [intuitive 4.8" touchscreen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongying-a3). From this space, users can search for TV shows, get recommendations and build custom lists for content viewing. Finding that juggling multiple remote controls with only a few buttons that actually get used on a routine basis is simply ineffective and frustrating, this smart universal remote was created. Equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and infrared technology, the Ray Super Remote is designed to have an easy set up with HDTVs, DVRs, media players, gaming consoles and other gadgets to streamline [home connectivity and entertainment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-glass-gen-2). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Intuitive Remote Controls:** Remote controls with intuitive touchscreens and streamlined features for easy content access are becoming increasingly popular. - **Smart Home Connectivity:** The Ray Super Remote is a sign of an emerging trend towards greater smart home connectivity and integration. - **Universal Compatibility Tech:** Advancements in universal compatibility technology are driving the development of devices such as the Ray Super Remote, which can seamlessly connect to a variety of home entertainment devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Entertainment:** The Ray Super Remote is a disruptive innovation for the home entertainment industry, allowing for streamlined and more intuitive content access. - **Consumer Electronics:** Developments in universal compatibility technology are creating opportunities for innovation in the consumer electronics industry. - **Smart Home Automation:** Innovations such as the Ray Super Remote are driving the development of smart home automation and integration solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Universal Smart Remote Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-smart-remote-controller.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) - [Configurable Concave-Button Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-liza-remote.md) - [T-Shaped Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sightless-remote-control.md) - [Omni-Control Smart Home Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linxura-smart-home-controller.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-touch.md) - [Transforming TV Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/controller-and-remote.md) - [Remote-Holding Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-art-tv-box.md)