Conspin Debuts Android-Based Universal Remote

By John Laposky On Apr 18 2011 - 4:01am

LAS VEGAS — Conspin unveiled a unique universal remote control, the Andi-One smart touch URC, which merges the functionality of a tablet PC with a universal remote control.

Running the Android 2.1 operating system, the Andi-One allows users to control up to 50 devices via RF, IR and Wi-Fi, via a 3.5-inch, 320 by 480 scratch-proof touchscreen that also runs Android apps.

The included cradle acts as a battery recharger and a 2-watt dual-speaker stereo system for the Andi-One, as well as for an iPod, iPhone or iPad.

Using the My Activity starter screen, a user can auto-discover, register and store virtually any component on the Andi-One’s 2GB internal memory. Once set-up is complete, the Andi-One can: group devices by room; switch between devices, powering them off and on together or individually; and control TV channel selection, volume and picture functions

The most frequently used keys are available in both physical and virtual form for immediate access.

The remote allows downloads from a service provider of Java-based EPGs to search for movies and programs and can send emails and browse the Internet.

Optional features allow for the Andi-One to work as a VoIP phone with built-in echo canceller and noise suppressor, and once the Andi- One is in its cradle it can display time and weather, news and stock quotes, for instance, when connected to a Wi-FI network.

The Andi-One can also serve as a wireless mouse and virtual keyboard to navigate Netflix and other video streaming services viewed on a PC, set-top box or connected TV.

It runs more than 100,000 available Android applications.

The Conspin Andi-One URC is immediately available through distribution from Tech Data and D&H Distributing with a suggested retail of $349.99.

Conspin also debuted last week its Smart Qwerty CRU 200TQ, a hybrid dual-sided universal remote control that controls both traditional consumer media, as well as web-connected Smart TV devices that require onscreen keyboard entering to perform such tasks as searching for movies and programs, browsing the Internet, writing emails, downloading apps, or posting on Facebook and Twitter.

The Smart Qwerty CRU-200TQ will retail for $ 129.99.