“As our customers’ needs become more sophisticated, we’re incorporating more of their suggestions into making iRule the ideal universal remote control,” says iRule chief technology officer Victor Nemirovsky.

“We’re committed to the Android platform, and these new features are aimed at creating a better, more fluid user experience while maintaining the high level of functionality to which iRule users have grown accustomed.”

New iRule for Android features include:

Improved reliability and functionality with optimised performance
Support for controlling UDP-based equipment
Text on buttons and links for easier customisation
Automatic screen-dimming for increased battery life and less intrusion in a dark room
Message dialogue for improved user experience
Improved command execution
New handset templates for faster customisation and setup in iRule Builder

iRule was created by Itai Ben-Gal and Nemirovsky, when they were looking for an easier way to control a home theatre system. It offers a solution to accommodate many components and eliminate the clutter caused by multiple remotes with limited uses.

iRule is a cloud-based software solution coupled with simple hardware which controls any infra-red (IR), RS-232, or Ethernet-enabled AV equipment, making it compatible with nearly any system or combination of components. A fully customisable interface allows users to simplify controls, upload their own images and personalise menus to their preferences. iRule is also easily updated to control additional components or to migrate to the latest versions of smartphones and tablets, making it the last remote you’ll ever need.

iRule’s version 1.3 software is available through the Android Market and the Amazon Appstore. A comparable Apple iOS version is available for iPhone and iPad via the App Store. The iRule gateway package hardware is available at www.iRuleAtHome.com. The company has already sold thousands of licenses in 45 countries via word-of-mouth and online “buzz” among early adopters, home theatre professionals, and online forums.