App Detail » Universal Remote – Roomie

Published by: Roomie Remote, Inc

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

ALSO ON APPLE TV!

Price: FREE!
Current Version: 8.5.3
Released: October 07, 2019

What's New

* iOS/iPadOS 17 Compatibility
* ATV Media Guide: Introducing the ATV App Launch media guide! Plex guide is now a sub-guide if configured. (Ensure both Companion and Airplay devices are added for ATV.)
* ATV Deep Links: App launch command now support URL deep links – depending on the target app, this can be used to open specific content.
* SmartThings Integration: New implementation supports the re-architected SmartThings. Any of the old SmartApps are no longer needed or no longer compatible, and should be removed from your graph.api if they’re still there. Focus has been placed on core SmartThings such as lights and locks working in the HomeBar as well as creating Automations based on Power, Brightness, Locked, and other attributes of Things. Sending commands to Samsung TVs integrated with SmartThings is also provided.
* Indigo Updates: Support for Indigo updated for their new API. [8.5.2]
* UD ISY Optimized: Significantly updated and improved support now optimized requiring far less CPU on both sides to maintain sync. Ensure ISY is updated to recent firmware and make sure to Force Code Set Update.
* Google TV Media Guide
* Unlimited Monthly: A monthly option for the Unlimited level has been added.
* Features normalized across subscriptions. For example, Voice Control, Guest Sharing, and Custom Devices are now available from all subscriptions. Number of homes, rooms, activities, and devices distinguish the levels.
* Ecobee: Compatibility fixes with recent cloud changes.
* Localization into Spanish and French.
* Automations can now be disabled individually.
* Widgets now work on macOS. Live Activities require iOS or iPadOS.
* Annual system requirements increase to iOS 16.1/macOS 13.1/tvOS 16.1.

App Description

Audio/Video Control and Home Automation seamlessly merged into a Universal Remote for your entire home. Control TVs, A/V receivers, set top boxes, lights, thermostats, and more from an integrated remote with a beautiful and simple design.

Multiple Winner of the CTA Home Technology App of the Year Award!

PURCHASE REQUIRED: This app requires a subscription or perpetual purchase for all functionality. A free trial is offered.

FEATURES
• The Leader in Audio/Video and Home Automation Control: Directly control popular devices including any television, Apple TV, Fire TV, DISH, Sonos, TiVo, Kodi, Plex, DirecTV, Roku and thousands more – automatically discovered on your network.
• Direct integration with televisions from LG, Samsung, Sony, Vizio, TCL, Roku, and more including app launch and channel guides.
• TV Guides: Personalized TV listings for most of the Americas and Europe. Detailed episode, season, and cast information.
• HomeKit: The only app that provides control of your entire home including HomeKit accessories, seamlessly blending home control with audio/video control.
• Unmatched Compatibility: Over 400,000 commands for IP, Infrared, and even Serial control automatically organized into easy to use Activities.
• Media Guides: Content guides for Kaleidescape, Zidoo, Kodi, Plex, Sonos, HEOS, and many more
• Full intercom-style video conferencing, instantly connect with video to any active Roomie in your home, or even remotely!
• Broadcast to HomePod: Live broadcast to HomePods
• Sonos Announcements: Send announcements to Sonos speakers
• Roomie Voice Control directly in the app
• Siri Voice Control and Shortcuts support
• Amazon Alexa Voice Control
• Sonos: Run your entire Sonos system, group/regroup speakers, setup automatic regroupings
• Receivers: Integrates with popular receivers from Denon, Yamaha, Trinnov, JBL, Anthem, Onkyo, Marantz, and more including receiver streaming systems such as HEOS and MusicCast.
• Lighting and Thermostats: Lutron, Honeywell, Ecobee, SmartThings, Philips Hue, Vera, ISY, Insteon, WeMo.
• DVR Guides: DVR control for DISH, TiVo, and DirecTV
• Cameras: Monitor Arlo, Ring, HomeKit, RTSP, and other ONVIF cameras
• Harmony hardbutton remote synchronization
• Instant synchronization of your home configuration across multiple iOS devices
• Configuration sharing with other family members and guests
• Macros: Sequence precise control over your devices
• Automation: Time or device events can execute command sequences such as turning on lights when a motion detector trips, shutting everything down at night, or sending a notification to the entire home.
• Backup and Restore of configurations across Multiple Homes
• Widgets for quick access to Recent Activities and Rooms

Choose a level based on your needs:

Unlimited: Unlimited Devices, Rooms, Activities, Homes + Guest Sharing
One Room: 1 Home, 1 Room, 5 Activities, 8 Devices
One Home: 1 Home, 5 Rooms of 8 Activities, 24 Devices

• An always-on controller is required for some features such as Amazon Alexa Voice Control. For instance, a dedicated iPad or iPhone could be used that doubles as the remote for your Living Room. The always-on controller can also be the macOS or Apple TV edition of this app. Note that Roomie Voice Control and Siri control do not require an always-on device.

• Some very old devices may not be controlled directly via Wi-Fi and require an adapter for infrared control. See roomieremote.com/check-compatibility to determine whether any of your devices need an adapter.