Intellimote - Smart Remote vs The Home Remote Usage & Stats
Control your smart devices from leading TV and AV manufacturers from your phone and watch using one app and check their current playback status.
List of speakers and TV devices offering advanced controls is available here: http://apps.dniklewicz.com/intellimote-ios/#compatibility.
Intellimote automatically discovers compatible devices in your local network.
Compatible smart speakers** features on iPhone (Free):
• Easy access to the most used features with simple gestures
• Control playback of your speakers
• Link compatible speakers into groups
• Switch inputs and stream audio from music services
• Streaming from iTunes Library is not supported at the moment and will be added in the future.
Compatible smart speakers** features on Apple Watch (Subscription or one of the One-Time Purchase required):
• List devices and groups
• Display details of now playing media
• Control playback, volume, mute and power state
• Manage speaker groups
• Change volume with Digital Crown
Compatible TV** Features:
• Monitor current playback status of your TV
• Start recording, control playback, volume, mute
• Power on and off your device
• Select inputs and sources with single tap
• Browse channel list and search for your favorite one quickly*
• Browse, filter and play recorded movies and manage them directly from the application*
• Switch between your compatible devices
* Built-in DVBC, DVBS or DVBT tuner should be used to fully experience TV-related features of the application.
** List of speakers and TV devices offering advanced controls is available here: http://apps.dniklewicz.com/intellimote-ios/#compatibility.
When controlling Sony TV with the watch app, using Pre-Shared Key is recommended for the best experience and performance.
Features of other brands smart speakers on iPhone (Free):
• Easy access for most used features with simple gestures
• Control playback of your speakers
Full experience with Intellimote Pro subscription or by unlocking one of the supported device family with a one-time purchase:
• The deepest integration with compatible TV devices available on your iPhone
• List supported devices on the watch
• Check the multi-room enabled device's group state on the watch
• Display details of now playing media on the watch
• Control playback, volume, mute and power state of compatible devices from the watch
• Manage speaker groups on the watch
• Change volume of smart devices with Digital Crown on the watch
• Specially designed virtual remote and input selection for compatible TVs to perform most common tasks easily directly from the watch
Intellimote Pro subscription:
- 1 Month of Intellimote Pro: $1.99
Actual charges will be converted to the local currency.
Application uses auto-renewing subscriptions. The Intellimote Pro subscription provides access to already released articles, new articles and advanced features on both iOS and the Apple Watch application. The subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of your subscription period and will be charged through your iTunes account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. Cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed.
Sony and BRAVIA are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
MusicCast is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation.
HEOS is a trademark of D+M Group.
Terms of Use: http://apps.dniklewicz.com/intellimote-ios/tos.html
Privacy Policy: http://apps.dniklewicz.com/intellimote-ios/privacy.html
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Control all of your home automation and AV devices from one app. Simply click the '+' button to begin adding your devices.
For our advanced users that want to create custom layouts & dashboards be sure to check our Designer program which can be downloaded from our website. It'll give you complete control & access to all of the Home Remote features.
Use of projects created with the Home Remote Designer will require the purchase of a "Home Remote Pro" license. This is a one-time In-App Purchase (it's not a subscription).
Here is a list of devices we currently support:
AMAZON ALEXA
• Alexa Voice Service (AVS)
AUGUST HOME
• August Home Smart Locks
BRYANT
• Bryant Evolution Connex Thermostat
CARRIER
• Carrier Côr Thermostat
• Carrier Infinity Touch Thermostat
CRESTRON
• Crestron 2-Series Control Systems
• Crestron 3-Series Control Systems
DENON
• Denon AV Receivers
• Denon HEOS Speakers
DIRECTV
• DIRECTV Standard Receivers
• DIRECTV HD Receivers
• DIRECTV Genie Receivers
DOORBIRD
• DoorBird video door stations
ECOBEE
• ecobee2 Thermostat
• ecobee3 Thermostat
• ecobee4 Thermostat
EWELINK
• Sonoff Switches
• Sonoff Smart Plugs
• Sonoff Sensors
• Sonoff Lights
FIBARO
• Fibaro Home Center 2
• Fibaro Home Center 3
• Fibaro Home Center Lite
GLOBAL CACHÉ
• Global Caché Global Connect
• Global Caché Flex
• Global Caché iTach
• Global Caché GC-100
GOOGLE CAST
• Chromecast
• Chromecast Audio
• Google Home Max
• Google Home Mini
• Nest Audio
• Nest Mini
HOME ASSISTANT
• Home Assistant
HOMESEER
• HomeSeer HomeTroller w/ HS3
• HomeSeer HomeTroller w/ HS4
HONEYWELL
• Honeywell Evohome Thermostat Systems
• Honeywell Round Smart Thermostat
• Honeywell T5 & T6 Series Smart Thermostats
• Honeywell Total Connect Comfort Thermostats
HUBITAT ELEVATION
• Hubitat Elevation Hub
INSTEON
• Insteon Hub 2245-222
INTEGRA
• Integra AV Receivers
IP Cameras
• MJPEG / JPEG / RTSP
KASA SMART
• TP-Link Kasa Smart Light Bulbs
• TP-Link Kasa Smart Light Switches
• TP-Link Kasa Smart Plugs
KNX
• KNX IP Interface
• KNX IP Router
LG
• LG webOS Smart TVs
LIFX
• LIFX Bulbs
• LIFX Lightstrips
LOGITECH
• Logitech Harmony Hubs
LUTRON
• Caséta Smart Bridge
• Caséta Smart Bridge Pro
• Lutron RA2 Select
• Lutron RadioRA 2 Main Repeater
Marantz
• Marantz AV Receivers
MQTT
• MQTT Requires Configuration with Home Remote Designer
MYQ
• Chamberlain myQ Garage Door Openers
• LiftMaster myQ Garage Door Openers
• myQ Light Switches
NETATMO
• Netatmo Smart Weather Station
• Netatmo Smart Anemometer
• Netatmo Smart Rain Gauge
• Netatmo Smart Indoor Air Quality Monitor
• Netatmo Smart Thermostat
• Netatmo Smart Radiator Valve
NEXIA
• Trane XL Thermostats Featuring Nexia
ONKYO
• Onkyo AV Receivers
OSRAM
• Osram Lightify Bulbs
• Osram Lightify Lightstrips
PHILIPS HUE
• Philips Hue Bulbs
• Philips Hue Lightstrips
• Philips Hue Lamps & Fixtures
PIONEER
• Pioneer AV Receivers (2016+)
RUSSOUND
• Russound MCA-Series Controllers
• Russound C-Series Controllers
• Russound X5 Controllers
SMART LIFE
• Smart Life Light Bulbs
• Smart Life Light Switches
• Smart Life Smart Plugs
• Smart Life Window Shades
SMARTTHINGS
• SmartThings Hub
• SmartThings ADT Security Hub
• SmartThings Wifi
• SmartThings Link for NVIDIA SHIELD TV
Sonos
• Sonos Speakers
• Sonos Connect
• Sonos Port
• Sonos Amp
TUYA
• Smart Life Light Bulbs
• Smart Life Light Switches
• Smart Life Smart Plugs
• Smart Life Window Shades
UPnP
• UPnP Media Renderers
• UPnP Media Servers
• UPnP Binary Lights
• UPnP Dimmable Lights
VERA
• Vera Edge
• Vera Lite
• Vera Plus
• Vera Secure
WEMO
• Wemo Light Switch
• Wemo Dimmer
• Wemo Mini Smart Plug
• Wemo Insight Smart Plug
• Wemo Link LED Lighting
WINK
• Wink Hub
• Wink Hub 2
YAMAHA
• Yamaha AV Receivers
• Yamaha MusicCast AV Receivers
• Yamaha MusicCast Speakers
ZIPATO
• Zipato ZipaTile
• Zipato Zipabox2
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Intellimote - Smart Remote VS. 
The Home RemoteJanuary 6, 2025