Griffin Beacon Universal Remote Control System

Universal A/V controller for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Turn your iPhone, iPod, or iPad into an easy-to-use, never-lose remote for your home entertainment center.

  • Turn iOS devices into a universal remote
  • Blends unobtrusively with any decor
  • Free Dijit Universal Remote app
  • Setup is simple and intuitive
  • Battery powered, no wires or cables
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Features

Apple Recommends For

Controlling your entertainment system with your iPhone, iPad, or iPad touch using Beacon and Dijit's free Universal Remote app.

Imagine being able to control your TV or stereo using your always-handy iPhone. Or your iPod touch. Or your iPad.

Beacon pairs with your iOS device via Bluetooth and works with Dijit's Universal Remote App to put complete control of your home entertainment center in the palm of your hand.

No dongles. No wires. No cables.

Control your home entertainment system using the Universal Remote App on your Multi-Touch display.

Quick and easy setup

The free Dijit app uses a library of constantly updated device codes to simplify setup for your TV, set-top box, sound system, media players, and more. There's even an integrated learning feature for components not yet included in Dijit's library.

Simple pairing

Bluetooth pairing is simple and puts you just a few taps away from using Dijit's intuitive Program Guide and your touchscreen-based device to change channels, volumes, input, set your DVR, and more.

Highlights

  • Turn your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad into a universal remote control
  • Blends unobtrusively with any decor
  • Works with Dijit's Universal Remote app, free from the App Store
  • Setup is simple and intuitive
  • No wires or power cables, runs on four AA batteries

Did You Notice?

Your entertainment system expects a remote control to speak to it via infrared signals. Your iOS device speaks Bluetooth. Beacon acts as a bridge between them. No wires. No dongles.

Technical Specs

General

  • Usage: Home

Dimension

  • Width: 2.56 in./6.50 cm
  • Weight: 4.32 oz./122.47 g
  • Length: 5.00 in./12.7 cm
  • Height: 7.24 in./18.4 cm

Compatibility

Mac

  • Dijit Universal Remote with TV and Netflix Listings app (Free download from App Store in iTunes)

Compatibility

  • iPhone 4S

  • iPhone 4

  • iPhone 3GS

  • iPhone 3G

  • iPod touch
    4th generation

  • iPod touch
    3rd generation

  • iPod touch
    2nd generation

  • iPad
    1st generation

  • iPad 2
    2nd generation

What's in the Box?

  • Griffin Beacon Universal Remote
  • Four AA batteries

Manufacturer Information

Warranty

  • Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.

Part Number

  • UPC or EAN No.: 685387346660
  • Mfr. Part Number: GC17126
 

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3.0

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Okay, this thing is so cool I wrote a review.

    • Written by from Oakland

    I was honestly skeptical after I bought (and tried to but couldn't return) the other iphone remote that looks like a piece of fruit. First of all this thing flat out works. Holding down volume up changes the volume on my receiver just as fast if not slightly faster than the remote it came with. It's super responsive which was surprising as the other iPhone based universal remotes I've tried had a very noticeable lag on button presses. The remote range is pretty crazy as I put it way up on a bookshelf so my baby can't get to it and it still works great. It also doesn't look like a wobbly piece of fruit. The app is very slick and does everything my old trusty harmony 880 could do. But it can post to my facebook when i find a show I am digging. Built in tv guide thats better than the one on my directv. It even has little activities like "Watch Netflix" which automatically set up my whole system at the touch of a button. Best of all it supports gestures. So I can change volume by sliding two fingers up and down. My friends are amazed when thy see I can control my whole home theater from my phone! I love it 5 stars! …More

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Great! (but)

    • Written by from Carmel

    The product does everything it says. I like it.
    The pain is that it is battery operated and it keeps going "asleep" to conserve battery life, so you keep having to re-activate it/wake it up. …More

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Good product,but the APP needs some improvement.

    • Written by from voorhees

    The product works great and is easy to hide in the room. The only issue I have found with it is the Beacon's ability to learn some remote functions. You have to position the the remote in front of the unit just right to custom program some remote functions. The problem seems to be in the APP software and hopefully it will be fixed shortly. These issues aside, it is a good product and does not have any wires to clutter things up. I would recommend it over the others that are out now. I am sure these software issues will be resolved soon, as it is a new product. …More

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Battery consumption and user experience makes this useless

    • Written by from Blyth

    ***Background
    I have had this device for around a year now and when the feeling takes me I try to make it work.
    I have the most powerful rechargeable batteries currently available for all my remotes and even if by some miracle my system was suddenly supported (yes my entire system is not supported despite it consisting of some of the most popular home cinema products) it would still not cut the mustard. Battery drainage is truly ridiculous with mine not seeing the week through when I could get it to work for my Sony blue-ray and Panasonic projector.

    ***Learn function
    The tech response to my remotes not being recognized via the learn functionality was "do it in a dark room" well even in pitch black it does not recognize signals from most of my remotes and yes all are fully charged.

    ***Overall opinion
    I am truly disappointed by this product, it offers so much and fails to deliver even the basic functionality (programability and life enough to be useful).

    Logitech remotes are conversely the golden standard and cost wise for double the money you get a product that works and is easily programmed for your devices.     …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Product

    • Written by from Elk grove village

    Been using the beacon for about a month to control 4 accessories. Works great, I wanted a universal remote and this does everything I could think of and more. The only negative is at times its temperamental and requires just pulling out a battery and then its works like normal. If you have a lot of components, I really recommend this. …More

    2 of 3 people found this useful

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Useless for Foxtel / Austar

    • Written by from St Leonards

    Pace, manufacturer of the pay tv units, is on the list, but this app / device combo still doesn't work. The app has the ability to learn buttons and you can reconstruct the Foxtel remote, too, but it doesn't reproduce at all.

    The app has faults. After customizing my Pioneer receiver remote, it forgot all the buttons. I gave up after it did it again.

    Avoid.     …More

    2 of 2 people found this useful

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