Whole-home range using Z-Wave® technology

Remotes and devices are set free from the limitations of line-of-sight or short RF range. Using Z-Wave's industry-leading routing technology, a remote or other device can communicate with the PC in direct range--or it can route signals through other Z-Wave devices in the home. Whether bouncing signals through a few plug-in lamp modules, light switches, energy saving thermostats, or AV equipment, you don't need to worry about routing algorithms or range limitations. It just works.

Change the music from the kitchen. Check the weather with your fridge magnet. Review stock performance by your bedside. The possibilities are limitless, since your PC is now a whole-home entertainment and information hub.

Set the hardware designs free

Inexpensive text-based remotes or full-color remote controls. Fridge magnets or watches or weather displays. With ThinkRemote, it's easy to create a PC-connected device in almost any form factor. Just add a Z-Wave chip and a bit of display intelligence on the device side, install the ThinkRemote service on the PC, and you're up and running. For more full-featured devices, add our ThinkRemote .NET Micro Framework client on the device--and have the ultimate in control.

ThinkRemote is also great for non-display remote controls. Plug a Z-Wave USB adapter into the PC or add the chip to your PC design--and say goodbye to infrared's limitations. Remotes can be paired to the PC with a button press or two. And we've even made it possible to wake up the PC from standby.

And monitor and control the home too

Since ThinkRemote uses the interoperable Z-Wave protocol for communications, your remote can also control the lights, providing a real theater-like experience (or a bit of romantic lighting) at the touch of a button. Save energy by turning down the thermostat, let in more light by opening the shades, or check on the door locks. All of this and more is possible with interoperable Z-Wave technology.

Additionally, as users install more Z-Wave devices your hardware can gain additional communication and repeater paths, increasing range, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Tailor the experience for your users

On the device side or the PC side, it is easy to add custom features to the ThinkRemote platform. Control your PC's unique features, or use other OEM-built extensions. With optional IR blasters, turn the PC into an RF-to-IR bridge.

With full extensibility, the user experience can be both comfortable and customized. Make it your own.

Contact us now for more information

The initial release of ThinkRemote supports text-based remotes, and support for graphical remotes is coming soon. We have a development kit and information available to get you started immediately.

Please contact us via e-mail today, or call us at 888.90.THINK.