Guest trevor432990 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) A while back in a thread about using the Vega for Home automation I mentioned that a company called Thinkflood were working on an Android app which can be used to wirelessly control your Hi-fi and Home Cinema equipment in conjunction with one of their hardware components using wi-fi. Today it has been announced that a Beta version of this Android app is available and they are looking for people to help them test it on the various Android platforms around. If you are interested in learning more and perhaps participating in the Beta trials more information can be found here. EDIT:- See posts below for updates and details of a DISCOUNT offer exclusive to Android@Modaco members Edited May 19, 2011 by trevor432990 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest owenoliver1 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 sounds super cool i mean if it works will be awesome looking forward to updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevor432990 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 (edited) I have been in correspondence with Thinkflood (USA) and have been trying to clarify the latest status of the Android Beta trial and at this stage the configuring of the RedEye Wifi controller will still require an iOS device such as one of the following :- iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th generation), iPhone, iPhone 3G/3GS, iPhone 4, or iPad running iOS 3.0 or later In due course this configuration will be carried out by the Android app instead but for now this is a requirement to take part in the trial. To soften the blow somewhat if you have one of the above devices already and would still like to take part then Thinkflood are offering Android Modaco members a special discount on their RedEye Wifi hardware which I can say offers a 'significant' reduction on the current UK/USA retail price. In order not to contravene selling rules on this forum I would ask anyone who is interested in taking part to post a message on this thread and I shall private message you with details of the offer. P.S. Some people might prefer to wait for the RedEye Mini device to become available on the Vega but as I understand it this could be some time coming due to the complexities the different earphone socket behaviours. Edited May 19, 2011 by trevor432990 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevor432990 Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 For those still puzzled about what the RedEye Wifi can do here is a video of it in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowdan Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 ... In order not to contravene selling rules on this forum I would ask anyone who is interested in taking part to post a message on this thread and I shall private message you with details of the offer. P.S. Some people might prefer to wait for the RedEye Mini device to become available on the Vega but as I understand it this could be some time coming due to the complexities the different earphone socket behaviours. Hi Trevor, Thanks for not only bringing this to our attention but for contacting them and organising a discount. As requested I post here to state an interest in this please PM when you can. Snowdan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevor432990 Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Hi Trevor, Thanks for not only bringing this to our attention but for contacting them and organising a discount. As requested I post here to state an interest in this please PM when you can. Snowdan. You're welcome Snowdan. Have sent you a message about this now hope you are interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tomolewis Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Sounds interesting id be interested if there was a good discount :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mjcampbell12 Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 sounds very interesting, wonder how much of a discount as the hardware seem pricey but would love my tablet/phone to be able to do everything i need. life would be so simple. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stojanos Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 I am interested. Please send me discount details. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevie_mac Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 me too please, ta. steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest buyadroid Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Hi Can you pm the details to me? Thank you for the help. Kind Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoWPlagued Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Definately interesred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxwell4321 Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 I have been waiting for something like this since I first started using Android, Thanks for everything and look forward to your PM for the discount details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hurdy10 Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Yep, Im interested if you could send me the details please, ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ezynow Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Nice one trev - hook me up :P Is it worth a group buy (uk here)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevor432990 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Have sent those who have responded affirmatively so far a 'private message' but a number of you have not read them yet. Can you take a look in your messages box and send me a reply please? Thanks Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ASC83 Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 I'm interested could you please send a pm Many Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TAZMANUK Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 I'm interested could you please send a pm Many Thanks Please pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dadoftriplets Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 I'm interested, please send me the details to read through. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VodkaWhiteNoise Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 yup... sounds good. Could you PM me the details. Cheers VWN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WHITLOCK Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 I'm very interested I'd like to see how it compares to other wifi to IR solutions on the market that require custom software using a server to issue the comands and needing to get the vega to talk to the server to function. PM please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevor432990 Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 For those of you who have already ordered your RedEye Wifi system or for those still undecided and on the fence you might like to know that the manufacturer Thinkflood are running some FREE one hour webinar training sessions about the product. Details can be found here. Pleased to say I've got my RedEye Wifi device now and rather like the Advent Vega it takes a bit of tweaking and a fair degree of patience to get it installed and running as you want it but now I am able to use the RedEye app to control my home entertainment kit which includes TV, A/V Receiver, DVD Changers, Freeview box, Projector, Playstation 3 (via Logic 3 dongle) all from the same device. I've even managed to get it to control my lighting dimmer switch :P By programming how I use each item of kit by ROOM and then into ACTIVITIES you can select how each should operate during the SWITCH ON & TURN OFF sequences. So now when I use the WATCH DVD activity it will power up the surround sound system, DVD player & projector then finally dim the lights off ready to watch the film. Just now have to find a compatible robot to go and fetch the beers! Any questions about the system I'm quite happy to answer them or pass them by the manufacturer? P.S. At this stage, as mentioned before, most of the configuring and setup still needs to be done on an iOS device but once done the Vega can carry out the activities itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lemaru Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 I'd be interested in this, although $199 seems a bit steep. Especially as only having android devices i would have no need for the iPod/iPhone stuff it comes with. What kind of discount is available? Could you please PM me the details if it isnt too late? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MindsEye Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 This is very interesting for me as I been looking for a way to use my POV Mobii as a universal remote, and with lack of IR port on the tablet it seemed impossible. Will your product work with the POV Mobii 10.1 (Prev known as Advent Vega) If so, please contact me with details and I will order one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oldbarzo Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Hi Trevor I already have Red Eye Mini for iPhone 3GS. Will the Android app work with this or do I need to purchase the Discounted item? Oldbarzo (Douglas) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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