# Universal Remote Phones The RedEye Mini Lets You Use Your iPhone as a Remote for Multimedia By Salman Abdulaziz | Published 2011-05-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-remote-for-the-iphone References: [thinkflood](http://www.thinkflood.com/products/redeye-mini/) ThinkFlood has invented a universal remote for [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-gaming-controller) products including the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-tv-2021-concept), iPod, iPad and iTouch. The [RedEye](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-aimglass) Mini, a small device that can be connected to your iPhone through the headphone jack to provide universal remote capabilities can control your TV, Stereo, Cable Box, DVD Player and many other devices that receive standard signals. Once you plug it in, just open the RedEye application and start using it. Batteries are not required and because of its online infrared code database, you can control devices even without the original remote on hand. It provides activity-based control, customizable button layouts and multi-touch and motion gestures that are applicable up to 30 feet away. It comes with its own carrying case and can be easily carried anywhere. The price is $49 and it comes bundled with an interactive channel guide and extensive IR code database at no additional cost. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smartphone Universal Remotes:** The rise of smartphone universal remotes presents an opportunity for companies to develop innovative apps and accessories that enhance the remote control experience. - **Connected Home Entertainment Devices:** The integration of universal remote capabilities into smartphones opens up possibilities for companies in the home entertainment industry to create connected devices that offer seamless control and automation. - **Gesture-based Remote Control:** The incorporation of gesture-based controls in universal remote devices like the RedEye Mini introduces a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop intuitive and hands-free control solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the universal remote trend by creating innovative products that integrate seamlessly with smartphones and enhance the overall user experience. - **Mobile App Development:** The demand for smartphone universal remote apps presents a lucrative opportunity for mobile app developers to create user-friendly and feature-rich applications that cater to the needs of consumers. - **Home Automation:** The convergence of universal remote capabilities and home automation technology presents an exciting opportunity for companies in the home automation industry to offer comprehensive control solutions for connected homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Universal Smart Remote Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-smart-remote-controller.md) - [Smart Home Controller Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-remote-controller.md) - [Omni-Control Smart Home Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linxura-smart-home-controller.md) - [Wearable Athlete Smartphone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-control-wearable-remote.md) - [Intuitive Touchscreen Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchsense-remote.md) - [Motion-Sensing Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wechip-w1-air-mouse.md) - [Charging-Friendly Smartphone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-gaming-controller.md) - [Wearable Gesture Control Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-wearable-controller.md) - [Stylish Voice-Powered Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiim-voice-remote-2.md)