A must have if you already have IRTrans modules or want real control over your IR devices – iRedTouch Review

It’s unfortunate that some folks keep insisting to review apps on price rather than actual knowledge. Simply put, if you have a desire to take control of all your remotes, this is for you. However, if you expect to do it for five bucks just go buy that universal remote and be done with it but in the meantime don’t knock what you don’t know. I feel that I’ve paid my dues, having several “programmable remotes” in what my wife calls my white elephant box. I finally ran across the IRTrans/iRed solution some time back and integrated that into my home automation. Remotes were limited to needing a Mac to run the virtual remotes on. Along comes the iPod Touch/iPhone and iRedTouch and viola, my virtual remotes are now truly “remotes”. I bought the app virtually sight unseen based on already having some experience with the developers offerings. Have done some initial “browsing” of the App, after buying it, during which time it picked up my current remote with ease. I basically just have one (virtual) remote, but it controls 2 TV’s, cable box with DVR, DVD, AppleTV and a Component Switch. Just a reminder, this is not an app that turns your iPod Touch or iPhone into a remote by itself. iRedTouch gives you control of the IRTrans modules, which in turn activate/control your IR devices. I utilize 2 Ethernet IRTrans modules to control devices in 2 rooms. In summary, if you already have the required IRTrans modules, this App is for you. If you are tired of buying so-called programmable remotes at 100 bucks+ each time you run across one that promises to do the job of controlling your IR devices you owe it to yourself to investigate what the IRTrans/iRedTouch combo can do for you. You will not be disappointed.
Review by hwitt on iRedTouch.