Are you upgrading your home with smart technology? While new smart devices can cost a fair bit of money, you might not have to spend heavily on them if you’re creative and resourceful enough. You see, there are lots of cheap things in your house that can be turned into a smart devices – all you need is some tinkering!
Did you know that old TVs and air conditioners can be turned into smart devices? They use the same principle as most other smart devices, which means they can be controlled from a smartphone. In this article, we’ll explain how to make an old TV or air conditioning unit smart. These devices are perfect for anyone looking to upgrade their home but isn't looking to spend a lot of money. In addition, these projects will help reduce your carbon footprint by extending the life of your old appliances even further! Let’s get started...
Upgrading to a smart TV, smart AC and smart music system altogether can be a pricey deal. Not to mention the amount of e-waste that will be produced in the process.
So what is a more sustainable and cheaper alternative?
Turning your existing remote-operated appliances completely smart of course!
What's better? You don't have to be a complete tech wizard to do that.
The job is a piece of cake with the Wozart Universal IR.
What Is The Wozart Universal IR?
The Wozart Universal IR is an IR remote controller capable of automating all your remote-controlled appliances like TV, AC, Set-top box, Music players and many more. It can set the air conditioner temperature to your preference, turn on the TV, adjust the volume etc. all using your smartphone or simple voice commands.
The Wozart Universal IR is compatible with all major smart home ecosystems; Apple Homekit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Samsung Smartthings. This allows you seamless control from all your gadgets such as Phones, iPad, Android tablets, Amazon Echo, Homepod Mini, and other smart speakers, etc.
The Universal IR can further be clubbed with the Wozart Smart Plug to completely cut or supply power to the appliances you are controlling.
Time To Throw Your Remotes Out!
The Wozart Universal IR can control up to 5 devices. This means that you won't ever need a physical remote controller for these devices ever again.
Your voice is the remote!
Need to change the channel? "Alexa, switch to channel 8."
Is the volume too high? "Hey Siri, lower the volume by 5."
Done watching your favourite TV Show? "Ok Google, turn off the TV."
Put an end to frantically searching for remotes (so many) under the couch for good (THANK GOD!).
Product Features
The perks provided by the Universal IR will want you to switch right now. And if you decide to go for it, your life will see new levels of comfort that you didn't even think were possible!
1. One Control For Multiple Appliances
Access and control all your appliances on the mobile app, using voice commands to smart speakers or any other smart device. Club all the remote-controlled appliances together on the Universal IR and forget about the remotes altogether.
2. Interoperable With Other Devices
The Universal IR can be used with all other Wozart products and Apple HomeKit-compatible products of other brands.
3. Control From Anywhere In The World
Whether you are in the next room or all the way across the world, you can have control over your appliances as long as you're connected to the internet.
4. Easy Setup & Simple To Use
Setting up the Universal IR is child's play and once done, the usability is ridiculously simple.
5. Three-Year Warranty, The Best in Class.
The Universal IR, like all other Wozart products, have a 3-year full replacement warranty that can be extended up to 5 years by paying a small annual fee.
6. Made In India
Wozart is proud to be the only Apple HomeKit-compatible product manufacturer in India. All our products are completely manufactured at our facility in Hyderabad.
We hope you have enough insights about the Wozart Universal IR by now. If you have any more queries about home automation, please feel free to drop your contact details here. Our team will be more than happy to talk to you.
Cheers!