AIFA, a leading Taiwanese remote control manufacturer with over 20 years of experience in producing remote controls for home appliances in Japan and worldwide, has announced 'surco,' a smart remote control that consolidates the infrared remote control functions of home appliances into a smartphone, allowing for remote operation of appliances via wireless communication even when away from home.

The smart remote control 'surco' is a new smart remote that enables operation of any infrared-compatible home appliance from a smartphone. It allows for remote control of appliances not only from within the home but also when away, and can also be linked with AI speakers for effortless voice-only control of appliances.

'surco' is a product developed by AIFA, a major Taiwanese remote control manufacturer with over 20 years of experience in remote control production. It supports an overwhelming number of home appliances compared to other smart remotes, with over 5,000 remote codes and compatibility with over 1 million home appliances. It can control televisions, lights, air conditioners, DVD players, speakers, robot vacuums, fans, set-top boxes, and air purifiers. To register a home appliance remote, simply select the manufacturer and the corresponding code. It also features a learning function, allowing operation of less common appliances through manual registration.

Since 'surco' utilizes wireless communication, appliances can be operated not only indoors but also when away from home. Not only can you turn your home air conditioner on/off or schedule TV recordings while out, but the schedule function also allows you to operate appliances at preset times, which is a welcome feature. For example, you can automatically adjust the air conditioner temperature before waking up for a comfortable start to your day.

While many smart remotes feature a cylindrical, curved design, 'surco' deliberately adopts a linear and minimalist aesthetic. By eliminating buttons and decorations for a simple and compact design, it seamlessly blends into any interior.

This smart remote control 'surco' is scheduled to be featured on the crowdfunding platform GREEN FUNDING. Early backers can get this product with up to a 48% discount. For more details, please check the GLOTURE website (https://gloture.co.jp/surco-pre-launch/).