Direct Remote iPhone App Updated With Voice Control

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Direct Remote iPhone App Updated With Voice Control - Published on 12/08/16

Independent developer, David Likosar, today announces Direct Remote 2.0, an update to his popular remote control app for iOS devices. Direct Remote offers a better way to control DirecTV receivers connected to your home network and now features voice control. The app allows quick tuning using up to 65 favorites and allows receiver control using intuitive gestures, voice commands or a more traditional touch control. The 2.0 release includes support for iOS 10 and a redesigned UI.

Longwood, Florida - Independent developer, David Likosar today is proud to announce the release of Direct Remote 2.0, an update to his popular remote control app for iOS devices. Direct Remote offers a better way to control DirecTV receivers connected to your home network and now features voice control. The app also allows quick tuning using up to 65 favorites and allows receiver control using intuitive gestures, voice commands or a more traditional touch control. The 2.0 release includes support for iOS 10 and a redesigned UI.

Direct Remote is an ideal app for anyone looking for an alternative to the standard DirecTV Remote control. It has a backlit screen that enables easy control in the dark and it can control any compatible receiver on your network, even if it is in a cabinet, another room or otherwise out of sight. Setup is a breeze since properly configured receivers are automatically detected the 1st time you open the app. See notes below to check compatibility with your DirecTV system.

Direct Remote is a Wi-Fi remote control for your DirecTV receiver that allows you to control your receiver using your iPhone or iPod touch from anywhere on your Wi-Fi network. Works with DirecTV Genie Client Receivers as well as RVU enabled TV sets. See notes below to check compatibility with your DirecTV system.

Features:
* Voice control for DirecTV receivers!
* Control using gestures or a more traditional touch interface
* Quick tuning for up to 65 favorite channels
* Program guide for favorite channels
* Displays program information and name of the program you are watching
* Automatically discovers receivers on network
* Enables easy control in dark
* Allows control of every receiver on the network with one device
* Receiver can be hidden in a cabinet or another room
* Works with DirecTV receivers enabled for network control (see compatible models below)
* Requires iOS 10.0 or higher

Notes:
* Receiver must be connected to Wi-Fi network in order for this app to work. One way to check this is to push the right arrow on your remote control. If you have access to Internet connected apps, your receiver is connected to the network.

* Compatible models are all Genie receivers and clients, HR20, HR21, R22, R23, HR24 and H21, H23, H24, H25 and all newer receivers. Also works with 3rd party RVU enabled TV sets. You can verify your model by looking under the front panel door of your receiver.

* Controls DirecTV receiver only, will not control your TV or volume

Version 2.0 Adds:
* Voice control for all your DirecTV receivers!
* New look to buttons on remote
* Updates for iOS 10
* Bug fixes

The new version (1.8) adds:
* Updated for iOS 8
* User selectable default control mode
* Bug fixes

Version 1.30 added:
* Updated User Interface For iOS 7
* Performance improvements
* Bug fixes

Version 1.20 added:
* Support for C31 Client receivers (Genie Clients)
* Press and hold receiver name to change receivers
* Improved auto-find of receivers
* Improved help screens
* Bug fixes

Version 1.15 added:
* Optimized for iPhone5
* Added additional buttons
* Added lock screen delay setting
* Support for entering passwords
* Bug fixes

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
* Requires iOS 10.0 or later
* 35.0 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Direct Remote 2.0 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Utilities category. For more information or promo codes, please contact David Likosar.

Direct Remote 2.0: http://www.likosarapps.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/direct-remote/id550039208
Screenshots: http://www.likosarapps.com/images
App Icon: http://is3.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple71/v4/d0/15/80/d01580d2-b487-0d71-8e80-5f1c3578e2ab/source/175x175bb.jpg


David Likosar is an independent developer in Longwood, FL whose focus is on iOS application development. Copyright (C) 2016 David Likosar. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.


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