Design of a Smart remote

This paper describes a design and implementation of a smart infrared (IR) remote control which can be used for various home appliances. The entire system is based on microcontroller that makes the control system smarter and easy to modify. It enables the user to operate a T.V, Air Conditioner and other Home appliances from about 10 meters away. This Smart remote control can incorporate all infrared remote controls in the room or office into ones smart phone based on Android Platform. By downloading the android app one can configure their remotes into the smart remote app and control them from his/her smart phone to eliminate the need to have half a dozen controllers spread out across their home or office.