Touchsquid Remote App Version 4 Now Released May 15, 2013

Congratulations to the Touchsquid Team for delivering on time and as scheduled.  Touchsquid Remote App Version 4 is now officially released.

Version 4.00 is a complete re-write of the app aimed at making it more reliable and easier to maintain. We have responded to a lengthy list of user requests. Here are the main new features:

1. Support for Samsung and HTC phones with IR, requiring portrait mode.

2. User definable graphics. Basically there are for folders for users to add graphics which replace the built in files (only when present).
TSR/NamedViews contains button graphics and backgrounds.
TSR/ActivityIcons contains what it sounds like...
TSR/SquareButs -the small square buttons. If you want to do a special font you can build it into a button.
TSR/RectangleButs -the rectangle shaped slightly larger buttons for custom commands.

We are having a graphic designer do several "Themes" which will be posted on line. Users can share their own graphics on this forum or even sell them.

3. Drag and drop moving of favorites to make rearranging screens easier.

4. User nameable devices and activities.

5. Macros are stored in a more robust fashion, and the 10 command limit is no more.

6. Device remotes, which control only one device, are now available. They can be customized, but start with the main common buttons predefined.

7. A new "All commands" list (Squid eye/Device name) brings up a scrollable button list of every command the device has and you can touch commands multiple times without closing the list.

8. Multiple external blasters are supported, even when they are of different brands. They are identified by IP address so a fixed IP setup is recommended.

Sara Martinez joins Touchsquid Programming Team

We are pleased to welcome Sara Martinez as part of the Squid programming and support team. Sara is a third year software engineering student at the Simon Fraser University. (Software Systems is a unique program at SFU that focuses on the advancement of software development and its everyday use in the modern business world).  She now works with the TouchSquid programming team as part of her co-op education.

Sara has experience working in the Android OS platform, as well as Linux and Windows operating system.   Aside from her technical skills, she's shown  leadership skills as part of the Executive Team of the Software Systems Student Society at SFU.  We are very happy to have her on our team.

Touchsquid users with technical support issues can contact Sara directly at her email address sara@touchsquid.com.

Touchsquid announces enhanced German edition of remote app

Touchsquid announces an enhanced German edition of Remote app for Samsung which includes German language commands and a library of over 800 favorite German channel icons. These channel icons include music channels, sports channels, movie channels, live streaming internet channels, weather channels, and much more.

One of Touchsquid's most popular feature is its "FAVORITES" function, which is the ability to add custom buttons for your favorite channels, website or macro command.  A user can set up  6 screens of 24 favorites each, totalling to a maximum of 144.

Touchsquid has a very active user base in Germany who have contributed to our library of over 800 channel icons.  The German language commands come from the contribution of a loyal Touchsquid fan.

Touchsquid announces release of remote app for Sony

We are pleased to announce that we have now released Touchsquid remote app for SONY. Sony makes several tablets and phones with built in IR. Now the top rated Android Remote App, TouchSquid is available to work with Sony devices.

Sony Tablet S tablet
Sony Xperia S tablet
Sony Xperia Z tablet
Sony Xperia ZL phone

The Sony has a built in device database, and learning capabilities. The Touchsquid app uses that to control the same devices as the Sony app.

Features:
* Unlimited Individual room profiles allow you to use your Sony in many different locations.
* Up to 10 devices in a profile
* Activity based, control several devices from a single unified remote screen
* 41 Favorites screens with up to 24 favorite channels with icons per page.
* Favorites can be Channels, commands, or websites.
* User define Macros and custom buttons
* Built in web browser allows checking program guides and iMDB without leaving the remote app.
* Can control devices in another room or hidden from sight using an external blaster by Global Cache, Keene or IRTrans.

Many more features.

Check Touchsquid's app  reviews on the Samsung version!

Custom Built Housing for Touchsquid Controller

A dedicated fan sent this photo of a custom housing built for his Touchsquid controller. This controller sits on the conference room table and all of its users are able to control the TV and other devices in the room (in kiosk mode, of course).

 The TouchSquid app is used to control the devices (including an Apple TV) in a conference room at work via a Global Cache IP2IR device.

The Touchsquid remote app is available for purchase from home theater licensed resellers or through the Google Play market. Several versions are available including a HOME and a PRO (professional version). The remote app can be used for Samsung tablets that have a built in IR blaster, and can also be used for generic tablets in combination with an external blaster such as the Global Cache Itach products, Keene or IR Trans.

Touchsquid Dances with Solo Cinema XTR

More news from the North Pole. Here is a photo from the now named Captain Touchsquid, operating 1100 feet below ice under the North Pole, and dancing with the SoloCinema XTR. For the music and movie lover who wants all the performance of a full size home theater audio system but is unwilling to deal with the size and complexity of a component system, SoloCinema XTR is an alternative —a fully powered surround bar system with a slim, easy-to-place wireless powered subwoofer.

Touchsquid in Use Under the North Pole

We have received permission to announce that Touchsquid is in use inside a submarine under the North Pole for the purpose of watching movies. (Apparently there is no cable TV under the North Pole)

Thanks to the support and encouragement of our Touchsquid fans who share with us their whereabouts, their tips and techniques, the hows, the wheres and the whys and the many ways Touchsquid is being used.

At our recent count, our Touchsquid remote control solution is now in use in 53 countries.