RedEye Announces Big Improvements With v2.0 Software Release

RedEye has released an upgrade (v2.0) to its free downloadable application for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, which delivers real improvements for users.

When used with a small piece of hardware, the application converts the Apple devices into immensely powerful, universal learning IR remote controls which can operate: TVs, set-top boxes, home cinema, hi-fi, DVD players and everything else that can be controlled via an infrared remote control.
You can now use and configure RedEye from more devices. This new software release includes full-screen support for iPad, as well as a major upgrade to the web browser application (available with Wi-Fi RedEye units only). With every update, RedEye always improves functionality and expels software bugs.

Phil Davis, Vice President of Sales stated: "This new software update is very significant for Redeye. Having the ability to configure the activity button layout through any internet browser, expands the creative options available to users and makes the remote more fun to use. Equally important is the new iPad specific version of the application. Users can now take full advantage of the higher screen resolution of the iPad and also see a full Channel Programme Guide on the same screen (Currently this channel guide is only available in the USA and Canada, but will be coming very soon to the UK & Europe). Ultimately, the versatility of the Redeye software is its ace card. It's great for consumers and dealers alike to know that their feedback can be very quickly incorporated into the product."

What's New in Version 2.0

1. Full-screen support for iPad. Take advantage of the iPad's larger screen - display channel guide side-by-side with your activity buttons, or turn off the channel guide and run your activity alongside other navigational controls. Full support for both portrait and landscape orientations on iPad.

2. Edit activity layouts from a PC. Wi-Fi RedEye customers can now use the PC browser application, not only to control their RedEye systems but also to edit activity layouts. Select and move multiple buttons at once, align edges automatically or distribute along an axis, and more.

3. Assign PC keyboard shortcuts to any button. Choose from nearly 70 different keyboard shortcuts to use when controlling your (Wi-Fi) RedEye from a PC. Some shortcuts are automatically assigned when you create a new activity. For example, use the arrow keypad to change volume and channels, so you don't have to click buttons onscreen using the mouse.

4. Option to suppress leading zeroes when using the program guide to change channels.

5. Extended PC backup time to handle larger configurations.

6. Better handling of some characters when using browser application and Internet Explorer. In the past, ampersand (&) characters in device names could prevent IE from loading the browser application properly.

7. Improved handling of repeating buttons for RedEye mini.

8. Option to customise signal repeat count. By default we send all command signals 3 times. A handful of devices require a different repeat count. Currently customizable only on RedEye mini.

9. Fixed issue when setting HTTP proxy.

10. Entering a host name into the IP address field no longer causes application crashes.

11. Some improvements to channel guide download process.