SURE Universal Builds on Universal Remote Success With First OCF-Compliant Platform for Universal IoT Device Management

Tel Aviv, May 17, 2017 — SURE Universal Ltd., creators of next-generation control solutions for home electronics and appliances, has announced a groundbreaking extension of its top-rated SURE Universal remote control solution. The new SURE Universal Platform incorporates a smart software device server that can model all electronics inside the home, regardless of which enabling technology they use, and also includes cloud connectivity to control and monitor them from anywhere. Together with the SURE Universal remote application, the SURE Universal Platform comprises a complete software solution for smart appliance manufacturers and vendors.

The adoption of a universal communication method for smart devices by the widely recognized Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) has made technology-agnostic device control a reality. SURE Universal now provides the first — and only — complete, off-the-shelf, OCF-compliant solution for connecting household devices of any kind, and integrates them with unified remote control.

“Our mission has always been to provide universal control capability for all the different types of IoT and legacy electronics already in consumer’s homes, along with new devices coming to market, such as smart appliances,” said SURE Universal’s Founder and CEO Viktor Ariel. “Our consumer-facing control solution has been a runaway success, earning top ratings from the tech press and more than 20 million downloads. We are now extending our technological leadership to the B2B markets, with a turn-key, OCF-compliant solution that lets any vendor quickly and confidently deliver smart products of any kind that are universally controllable from a smartphone.”

A Technology-Agnostic Platform

The SURE Universal Platform consists of three components that together harmonize the IoT experience for both manufacturers and consumers. Naturally the platform features the SURE Universal Remote, the world’s top ranked, most highly-rated remote control application, which can be downloaded for free on any smartphone. The platform is then extended by the SURE Cloud, a ready-to-configure cloud solution that provides vendors with an easy infrastructure for data analytics and monetization, as well as future services using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning.

The third component is a smart appliance device server for IoT products developed by SURE Universal in close cooperation with leading appliance manufacturers, which allows appliance vendors to convert everyday legacy home appliances into smart appliances, efficiently and inexpensively. The SURE Thing is a software component running on a smart device that provides connectivity, device discovery, authentication, and security based on the OCF protocol, as well as models for common device functionalities such as temperature control, video monitoring, and other everyday smart home tasks.

With the SURE Universal Platform, appliance manufacturers and vendors no longer have to worry about end user incompatibilities, or being locked into any one enabling protocol, because the SURE Platform is able to communicate with any of them using the industry-standard OCF protocol. Any wireless radio protocol in common use, ranging from Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and running all the way to legacy infrared (IR) devices, can be controlled by the SURE Universal Platform.

The SURE Universal Platform is available now for manufacturer integrations and product planning, and represents the first universal, OCF-compliant control solution available on the market.

About SURE Universal

SURE Universal (formerly Tekoia) is an Israel-based company founded by an experienced management team with extensive knowledge of mobile devices, consumer electronics, and international business partnerships. The company’s software platform includes the SURE universal remote, the SURE Cloud and the SURE Thing appliance server. SURE Universal remote can be used to control digital media, home automation, and IoT devices. Tekoia’s SURE Cloud powers IoT data monetization through partnerships with leading advertising and insurance companies. The SURE Thing harmonizes device management for both new and legacy electronics throughout the home. For more information, visit www.sureuniversal.com.