MyURemote vs Hue Essentials

One remote. Every device. Your entire system. MyURemote brings your complete AV and smart home setup together in one simple, unified interface. Control TVs, receivers, streamers, projectors, multi-room audio, lighting, home automation and much more — regardless of brand, age or control technology. Instead of switching between remotes and apps, MyURemote turns all your equipment into one integrated system. Built to control complete systems — not just individual devices MyURemote combines equipment from different brands and generations in a single interface. Control your: - TV and projector - AV receiver and amplifier - Streaming and media players - Multi-room audio - Lighting and smart home - Legacy IR and serial equipment - Custom IP-controlled devices Modern network devices and equipment that is 10, 15 or even 20 years old can work together in the same system. Make different brands work as one Samsung TV. Yamaha receiver. Sonos multi-room. Philips Hue lighting. An older IR-controlled amplifier. To MyURemote, they are simply parts of the same system. MyURemote supports a huge range of equipment from brands including Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, TCL, Epson, Denon, Yamaha, Marantz, Onkyo, Pioneer, Sonos, Bose, Bluesound, WiiM and many more. It also supports platforms and integrations such as Android TV, Google TV, Kodi, Home Assistant, KNX, Philips Hue and BTicino. And when a device is not predefined, you can create it yourself. Automate your complete system A MyURemote macro can control multiple devices, brands and technologies at once. Tap Watch TV and MyURemote can: - wake the TV - power on the receiver - select the correct inputs - set the audio mode - adjust the lights - activate other smart-home functions All with one command. Macros can combine AV, multi-room audio and home automation — so you control the activity, not every individual device. Powerful multi-room control Create one interface for multiple rooms and zones. Control different TVs, amplifiers, sources and audio systems throughout your home without learning a different app for every room or brand. MyURemote is designed for advanced home theaters, whole-home AV and multi-room installations. Modern and legacy equipment together New devices can often be controlled directly over your local network. Older equipment remains fully usable through IR or serial control, including support for Global Caché, a MyURemote integration partner since 2012. That means replacing one component does not mean replacing your whole control system. Your old and new equipment can continue working together. Create virtually any remote you need MyURemote is not limited to a fixed device database. Create your own devices and commands using: - IP control - IR control - Serial control - Custom command sequences - Macros combining multiple systems This makes MyURemote suitable not only for standard consumer equipment, but also for specialized and custom installations. Local, fast and independent Your AV system should keep working even when the internet does not. MyURemote communicates directly with supported equipment on your local network whenever possible. No unnecessary cloud dependency. One interface instead of an ecosystem of apps The goal of MyURemote is simple: Whatever equipment you own, bring it together. Whatever you want to happen, automate it. However complex the system is underneath, keep the controls simple. One app for AV, multi-room and smart home. No ads. No subscription. One purchase. Lifetime use. MyURemote has been developed and refined through years of real-world AV installations and is used worldwide by enthusiasts, integrators and users who want more control over their system. MyURemote — make everything work together.

Imagine unlimited possibilities in your smart home. Set scenes and fast effects to your mood. Experience Dance Sensation in your entertainment area with Philips Hue Entertainment. Feel more in control with schedules and automation from sunrise to sunset. Control multiple bridges simultaneously without switching between them. Supported devices • Philips Hue bridge • Philips Hue Bluetooth lights • deCONZ (ConBee) • diyHue • LIFX Scenes & effects Create the perfect ambiance from your photos or the included photo library. Experience special animations like lava, fireplace, fireworks, or lightning. Wake up at sunrise and go to sleep at sunset with fading lights. Get into the party on the beats of your music. Sync your lights for a night of disco with strobe effects (updates 25 times/sec). Quick access Create rooms and groups to organize your lights. You can even put a light in several groups. Smart lights & controls The unique ‘Touchlink’ search allows you to find new (3rd party, Zigbee) lights. Use included wizards for easy setup of your devices. You can set scenes, actions, or even multiple scenes on a button to make your switch a real investment. Experience the right ambiance during different times of your day with your motion sensor. All of your creations are stored on the bridge. Easy for you and your family. Advanced Automation allows you to have greater control of your smart home. Turn on your lights when the door opens. Adjust your ventilation when the humidity gets too high. Open or close blinds and curtains based on temperature or sunshine. Make it look like you are at home using 'Away from Home' (out of home control). Communicate directly with your Hue bridge using the API debugger. View technical details of your Hue bridge and update its resources like lights and sensors. You want it all? Fast performance with ad-free experience. Purchase the premium version to unlock full content.