CES is so huge that it is impossible to see everything that one wishes to (or should) see. Introduced at CES 2010 (and missed by WGS) is a Windows 7 Media Center remote from Amulet called the Amulet Voice Remote for Windows 7 Media Center.
This remote control allows control of Windows Media Center through simple voice commands. The Amulet Voice Remote also operates as a standard infra-red Media Center remote. Finally, it includes full IR learning capability to allow users to control up to four additional audio visual devices. In the words of Amulet:
Amulet announced today that this remote, priced at $259, is now available to customers in the US. Availability in Europe is expected early in the 4th quarter of 2010.
AMULET DEVICES SHIPS VOICE REMOTE FOR WINDOWS MEDIA CENTER
BOISE, IDAHO. 8 September 2010 – Amulet Devices announced today that they are now shipping their Amulet Voice Remote for Windows 7 Media Center.
This innovative remote control, previewed at CES 2010, allows control of Windows Media Center through simple voice commands. It is fully compatible with Microsoft’s Windows 7 Media Center, and also older Windows Vista Media Center systems.
With the recent proliferation of digital entertainment, navigating large volumes of content is cumbersome. Voice control enhances the Media Center user interface experience, providing an intuitive, efficient means to search and control your music, movies, photos and TV.
The Amulet Voice Remote also operates as a standard infra-red Media Center remote. It includes full IR learning capability to allow users to control up to four additional audio visual devices.
In conjunction with product availability Amulet Devices is launching a reseller program focused at the home automation and high end home theater community. Pat Lawless, President, Amulet US commented, “We have had significant interest in the product from CEDIA installation specialists and home automation vendors. We are taking applications from these organizations and building a reseller channel that leverages the significant benefits that voice offers as a control interface, not just for media, but in many home automation applications. We look forward to demonstrating Amulet’s potential in this area at the forthcoming CEDIA 2010 event in Atlanta on 24 September.”
Amulet resellers will have access to tools and resources including the newest Amulet products and enhanced support options. They will also have the opportunity to provide input and feedback on the features of new products before they are released.
The Amulet Voice Remote retails for $259 and is available now in the US through the company’s website at www.amuletdevices.com or from their reseller network. The company will release the voice remote in Europe early in the 4th quarter of 2010.
About Amulet Devices
Founded in Dublin, Ireland in 2007, Amulet Devices designs, manufactures and licenses technologies that add voice control to home entertainment and home automation systems, allowing simpler, more effective control of these systems by end users.
Amulet Devices is a Microsoft Partner and a member of the Microsoft BizSpark Program. The company is self-funded with support from Enterprise Ireland. Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland with their US office in Boise, Idaho.
