I am wondering how this works:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/901859853/sevenhugs-smart-remote-the-first-remote-for-everyt/description
I would like to make a simplified version that just controls my lamp, lights and heater (adjust temperature); however, I am unsure how to start without knowing how it works. I know it uses RF which I have experience with nRFL24L01.
Any input will be much appreciated! thanks!
Perhaps it only works with smart devices that transmit some signal that it can detect?
I suspect if it was real easy it would not be on Kickstarter
You could probably make your own remote control for the devices you mention without knowing anything about the device on Kickstarter.
What particular feature of the device is most important to you?
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Thanks for the reply!
Well I guess I am just intrigued by the technology behind it more than actually making it. Very curious as to how they are able to control another smart device. I think it might be using the app of a given smart device on the remote itself.
I just think the remote control feature is really really cool and would love to understand it 
You can experiment with Arduino as an IR controller.
There are a few libraries available to the Arduino market.
Here is a simple version for inexpensive NEC compatible remote controls:
https://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=317625.0
It looks like something that should be a cellphone app, not a separate piecer of hardware.
Very impressive - and it seems they're recently even started shipping.
One of the more interesting bits is of course the indoor location tracking, they could spin that off into a Pozyx competitor.