Though Apple always has irons in the fire to provide its users with an endless world of applications, Android users are also treated to umpteen interesting, feature-rich applications. Whilst iPad consumers are totally engrossed in exploring their already available home theater and control services across the globe, Android has come up with some new apps designed to enhance their usersâ experience by leaps and bounds. Be it adjusting the volume of some receiver, switching channels back and forth, finding favorite tunes, or turning the lights on, users of Android-powered devices can now do everything so. Here, we are providing you with a quick glimpse over 10 essential Android Home Theater applications that wonât only let you experience an actual feel of a home theater, but will also ease your entertainment journey. Take a look.
1. IMediaShare
Designed to revamp the interaction with euphonious tunes, the feature-loaded IMediaShare app for Android enables users to seamlessly discover and indulge in personal and online media right on their television screen. The app effortlessly transforms a mobile device into a useful remote control. Users can delightfully stream and watch online media on their huge screen TV. The free app also incorporates the ability to stream photos, videos and music stockpiled locally on the device directly on the connected screen.
2. LG TV Remote App
The Wi-Fi remote controller has been designed to control Network-enabled LG TV introduced in this year. The free LG TV Remote app acts as a reliable remote controller when a mobile device and LG TV are connected through router. Users can simply connect their LG TV via wired or wireless router to some TV LAN port in order to get started.
3. Marantz/ Denon Remote
Useful in its very own essence, Marantz/ Denon Remote is a simple remote control app for network connected. Available through the Android Market, the free app requires your mobile phone and receiver to stay connected to the same WLAN router.
4. Onkyo Remote
Integrated with a slew of powerful features, Onkyo Remote allows users to integrate wireless audio saved on their phone into an Onkyo home network system. With the ability to function as a general remote control, the app lets users adjust tone control, speaker volume and listening modes. Users can even select input source, radio station or some network source.
5. Sonos Controller
The free wireless Sonos Controller for Android enables music enthusiasts to manage their vast music library, glance over shows and podcasts, and enjoy the best online music services. Users can even enjoy thousands of radio stations and adjust the individual volume of each player.
6. HAI Snap-Link
By taking advantage of HAI Snap-Link, users can easily bring adjustments to their temperatures, audio, settings and lighting levels and scenes. Users can even adjust climate settings and enjoy complete security including access control. Adjusting wake up time or irrigation hours gets easier too.
7. QW Home Automation
Featuring a simple, attractive interface, the QW Home Automation app helps users execute control over Insteon thatâs based on lighting and thermostats. Users can download this app for free from the Android Market.
8. Bang & Olufsen
With a perfect layout of home theatres, Bang & Olufsen for Android comes equipped with automation scenes, demo mode and support for multiple homes and multiple user profiles. Using finger gestures, you can also control your home without looking over the touchscreen.
9. R2 Control App for Crestron
The next application for Android users â R2 Control for Crestron puts forth all kinds of customizable control capability. Users can easily control numerous locations from an intuitive graphical interface for an enhanced experience. Controlling shade position, digital media content, room temperature, volume and lighting levels gets simpler with this app.
10. Web Mount App
Last but not the least, the highly useful Web Mount app allows one to control appliances and lights with a simple touch from their mobile phone. Through this, users can even control devices based on Ethernet.
