Digital Home Remote Controls

RF4CE, ZigBee, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Proprietary RF

Research Report

The market for remote controls is immense, with unit volumes in the hundreds of millions. There are a large number of companies competing in the remote control market, including well-known consumer electronics manufacturers, large and small remote control manufacturers, and original design manufacturers (ODMs). RF technologies are on the brink of a major deployment by CE manufacturers, as well as service providers looking for innovative control and user experiences. This study analyzes the market for OEM and aftermarket universal remote controls. Also central to the analysis of this report is an examination of the trends in the transition from infrared (IR) to radio frequency (RF) technologies. The analysis is intended to encompass the global market for these products and technologies. Remote control shipments and revenues are forecast by region and major market segments. A forecast for the penetration of RF technology in the remote control market is also presented.

Table of Contents

  • Top Line Forecast
  • Drivers
  • Inhibitors
  • Market Players
  • Summary and Strategic Recommendations
  • 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
    • 1.1. Market Drivers
    • 1.2. Market Inhibitors
    • 1.3. Market Forecast
  • 2. CONSUMER SURVEY RESULTS
    • 2.1. Methodology
    • 2.2. Universal Remote Control Ownership
    • 2.3. Universal Remote Control Brands
    • 2.4. Smartphones and Media Tablets
  • 3. MARKET DEFINITIONS
    • 3.1. Remote Control Definitions
    • 3.2. OEM Remote Controls
    • 3.3. Aftermarket Universal Remote Controls
    • 3.4. Definition of the Market Segments
    • 3.5. Low-end Remotes (under US$30)
    • 3.6. Mid-range Remotes (US$30 to US$250)
    • 3.7. High-end Remotes (over US$250)
  • 4. TECHNOLOGY TRENDS AND ANALYSIS
    • 4.1. Remote Control Technologies
    • 4.2. Infrared
    • 4.3. Radio Frequency (RF)
    • 4.4. ZigBee (RF4CE)
    • 4.5. Bluetooth
    • 4.6. Wi-Fi
    • 4.7. Motion-based Controls
    • 4.8. Microsoft Kinect
    • 4.9. Philips uWand
    • 4.10. Hillcrest Labs
    • 4.11. Smartphones and Media Tablets
    • 4.12. Applications and Devices for Control
    • 4.13. L5 Remote Adapter and Application
    • 4.14. Griffin Technology Beacon
    • 4.15. Peel Technologies Peel Remote Control
    • 4.16. Technology Wrap-up
  • 5. SELECT VENDOR PROFILES
    • 5.1. Technology Providers
    • 5.2. Atmel
    • 5.3. Broadcom
    • 5.4. Cambridge Silicon Radio (CSR)
    • 5.5. Freescale
    • 5.6. GreenPeak Technologies
    • 5.7. Microchip
    • 5.8. Movea
    • 5.9. Primesense
    • 5.10. Texas Instruments
    • 5.11. Remote Control Vendors and Manufacturers
    • 5.12. Logitech Harmony
    • 5.13. Ruwido
    • 5.14. SMK
    • 5.15. Universal Electronics
  • 6. MARKET FORECASTS
    • 6.1. Forecast Methodology
    • 6.2. OEM Remote Control Markets
    • 6.3. Digital Televisions
    • 6.4. DVD and Blu-ray
    • 6.5. STB / PVR
    • 6.6. Digital Media Player/Internet Adapter Boxes
    • 6.7. Video Game Consoles
    • 6.8. OEM Remote Control Total Available Market
    • 6.9. Universal Remote Control Market Forecasts
    • 6.10. RF Penetration in Remote Control Market
  • 7. COMPANY DIRECTORY
  • 8. ACRONYMS
    • 8.1. Scope of Study
    • 8.2. Sources and Methodology
    • 8.3. Notes

Tables

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  1. Flat Panel TV Shipments, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  2. DVD Player Shipments, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  3. Blu-ray Disc Player Shipments, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  4. Set-Top Box Shipments, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  5. Digital Media Player/Internet Adapter Box Shipments, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  6. Video Game Console Shipments, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  7. OEM Remote Control Total Available Market, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  8. Universal Remote Control Shipments, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  9. Universal Remote Control Revenues, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  10. RF Remote Control Shipments by Region, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  11. RF Remote Control Shipments by Platform, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  12. RF Remote Control Shipments by Technology, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016

Charts

  1. RF Remote Control Shipments by Region, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  2. Brand of Universal Remote Control (Among Those Who Own One) March 2011 Survey Results
  3. Flat Panel TV Shipments
  4. DVD Player Shipments
  5. Blu-ray Disc Player Shipments
  6. Set-Top Box Shipments
  7. Digital Media Player/Internet Adapter Box Shipments
  8. Video Game Console Shipments
  9. OEM Remote Control Total Available Market
  10. Universal Remote Control Shipments
  11. Universal Remote Control Revenues
  12. RF Remote Control Shipments by Region
  13. RF Remote Control Shipments by Platform
  14. RF Remote Control Shipments by Technology

Figures

  1. Own a Universal Remote Control (or Use a Smartphone to Control Devices in Home)?, March 2011 Survey Results (US Respondents)
  2. Brand of Universal Remote Control (Among Those Who Own One), March 2011 Survey Results (US Respondents)
  3. Type of Smartphone/Tablet Used as Remote Control, March 2011 Survey Results (US Respondents)
  4. ZigBee RF4CE Stack Architecture
  5. Vizio Bluetooth Remote Control, Model #VUR10
  6. Philips uWand Motion Control Concept
  7. The Scoop Pointer from Hillcrest Labs
  8. Vizio Media Tablet, Model #VTAB1008
  9. L5 Technology Remote Control Adapter and Application
  10. Griffin Technology Beacon Adapter and Application
  11. Peel Technologies Remote Control Adapter and Application
  12. GreenPeak Technologies ZigBee RF4CE USB Stick
  13. Ruwido R97 Remote Control
  14. SMK RemoPad Remote Control