What is anyRemote ?
The overall goal of this project is to provide remote control service on Linux
through Bluetooth, InfraRed, Wi-Fi or just TCP/IP connection.
anyRemote supports wide range of modern cell phones like Nokia, SonyEricsson,
Motorola and others.
It was developed as thin "communication" layer between Bluetooth (IR, Wi-Fi)-capabled phone
and Linux, and in principle could be configured to manage almost any software.
anyRemote is console application, but in addition there are GUI front-ends for Gnome and KDE.
How it could be used ?
anyRemote could works through:
- bluetooth connection with java client if cell phone is JSR82 compatible
- Wi-Fi connection with java client if phone supports Wi-Fi
- IR connection with java client if java realization in phone supports access to IR port
- ordinary TCP/IP connection with java client, if PC is connectable from internet
- bluetooth, infrared or cable connection using AT "modem" commands
- web interface
- it supports some of IR remotes supplied with TV tuner cards (like LIRC)
- it has limited support for Bemused clients
Which phones known to be compatible with anyRemote ?
anyRemote should works with the following bluetooth-enabled phones:
- Nokia Series40 and Series60 phones
- Sony Ericsson
- Motorola phones
- BenqSiemens phones
Here You can find complete list of phones and other devices which were tested with anyRemote.
Some phone-specific details described here.
Did it have the GUI ?
Yes, there are
KDE and
Gnome GUI frontends. In addition to this
it is possible to control anyRemote with
web interface.
Is it free ?
Yes. anyRemote is Free Software .
Here You could find full text of GPL license