If you’re over 40, you might be able to remember when remote controls were a godsend. Instead of having to leave your comfy sofa and manually changing television channels, you could simply press a button on your remote.
Of course, changing channels wasn’t all you used it for; You could use the remote control to turn the television on and off, increase, decrease or mute the volume, and change the picture settings.
Roughly ten or 15 years after the remote controls became mainstream, universal remotes were invented and represented a leap forward. Universal remotes allow users to control multiple devices—such as TVs, Blu-ray players, sound systems, and streaming devices—with a single gadget. They also eliminate the clutter of having multiple remotes and simplify the operation of your entertainment system.
With the universal remote, some might think we reached the pinnacle of home entertainment control but we’re not finished yet. In fact, remotes will be outdated by 2035.
Why?
In the not-too-distant future, devices like Amazon Echo and Google Home will be mainstream and most folks will control television and room lighting with their voice. Yes, these devices offer an interactive experience that eliminates the hassle of juggling multiple remotes as well as a universal remote which can be confusing.
Picture a clutter-free living space where everything is at your command with simple voice prompts. As our homes continue to evolve into smarter environments, traditional remote controls could soon be obsolete, replaced by intuitive voice-controlled interfaces that effortlessly simplify our daily routines.
Embrace the future of convenience today!