05 Jan 2016
A New Year is here. That means out with the old and in with the new, right?
Well, not so fast.
Before we go binge watch the newest flicks on TV, let’s sit back and look at what TV had to offer us in 2015.
From fresh comedies to intense action scenes and even a little bit of comic book fantasy, Tekoia’s list of the top TV shows leaves nothing to the imagination.
Read More29 Dec 2015
A new year is looming and for 2016, big changes are occurring in the technology industry that will be life changing.
And part of this includes smart home technological advances. Making homes “smart” is not a foreign concept anymore. It’s becoming a growing trend, especially among Millennials.
With the top concerns for 2016 being energy consumption and saving money, smart homes can help lead the way. Using home automation can save you up to 1/3 on your current energy bill with many money saving devices too.
Let’s look at what a smart home really is and anticipated trends – and how the SURE Universal is part of this.
Read More23 Dec 2015
Ready to kick up your feet, grab your SURE Universal and watch some movies?
It’s a great time to stay inside all warm and cozy with on demand shows, your TV or Blu-Ray discs to keep you company.
Whether you’re itching to watch a belly laughing movie or a tear-felt drama, here at Tekoia, we’ve got you covered.
So find some good snacks, a comfortable place to sit and binge watch some oldie, but goodie movies.
Here are the top six holiday movies you can watch with your loved ones.
Read More20 Dec 2015
We are very happy to announce a new app version with some very cool features. Try them out and send us feedback.
Tablet Support
Many of our customers have requested a tablet version of our app, and when so many customers request a feature we do our best to answer their request. So if you have a tablet with an IR blaster now is the time to download the app from Google Play and take control of your devices from your tablet.
Read More15 Dec 2015
What joy!
The cold has come, you hear “Jingle Bells” playing everywhere you go, and your grandmother is texting you – of all people – wondering if you have anti-fungal cream for her stay in a week.
Yes, the holidays are approaching and in addition to your job piling on the work, your home life is no longer a refuge. Your children are getting antsy wondering if they’re going to get those cool mini drones to fly around.
And you’re stressed out because your house is a mess and your grandmother and your cousin’s family are all staying with you over the holidays.
And you haven’t even had the chance to go shopping or stock up the pantry for the extra mouths to feed.
For this festive occasion, instead of being a total wreck, why not load up on some lifesaving apps to calm you during the holidays?
Read More08 Dec 2015
Are you like a kid in a candy store when it comes to downloading apps?
The Google Play Store is an app-lover’s paradise. With over one million applications now available, there’s bound to be an app for any person of any age or interest.
What was once a novel experience, apps are now commonplace on everyone’s phones. According to a Neilson study, there’s an upper limit – around 26 – to how many apps a typical person will use in any given month.
But that doesn’t stop users from downloading more and more apps each week. Most people have hundreds and hundreds of apps on their phone. And this all leads to app burnout.
App burnout happens when there are too many apps to choose from and you end up paralyzed, unable to make a choice.
But, how do you know if you’re heading for app burnout? Here are four signs you may be suffering from app burnout without realizing it.
Read More01 Dec 2015
Are you having fun playing with your SURE Universal app?
Hopefully you’re no longer stressing over finding a lost remote control. Have you done any pranks on your friends yet?
We recently wrote about a neat feature where you can group multiple devices together with one press of the SURE Universal remote. It’s such a handy, time saving feature and the feedback we’ve been getting about it has all been positive.
When you group multiple devices together in the SURE Universal app, we call that creating a “system.” Once you’ve got things all set up, you might be wondering why you would need to modify your system in the first place.
Let’s look at four reasons.
Read More24 Nov 2015
It’s enough to drive you crazy – trying to find the right remote control for the right device.
There’s your PlayStation remote and your Roomba remote. You may even have an Apple (or other streaming media device) remote as well as a DVR remote and a TV remote.
It seems the more technologically advanced we become, the more remotes we end up accumulating. And there are even remotes for devices that probably don’t really need a remote like a dehumidifier or a motherboard for your computer. Odd isn’t it?
You may not even realize how many remotes you really have – we bet there are still remotes you never took out of the plastic – but it’s safe to say it’s probably one too many.
Let’s look at three reasons to say goodbye to your remote controls for good.
Read More17 Nov 2015
It’s Wednesday night.
You just came home from a grueling day at work and all you want to do is kick off your shoes, grab a drink and watch your favorite show, Empire.
But, you’re mate wants to watch his favorite show Law & Order: SVU.
You only have one TV, or you have more than one but you enjoy spending the evening with your partner, but not if it means watching something you don’t like.
How do you convince your mate to watch what you want to watch? This isn’t an uncommon question for many couples.
Read More10 Nov 2015
One of the neat features in the SURE Universal remote app is the ability to group multiple devices and appliances under one system.
So if you AREN’T already using this feature let’s first discuss a few reasons why you would want to group multiple devices together, and if you ARE using this feature maybe we can give you some new ideas how to use it.
The System feature in the app allows you to operate multiple devices at the same time which means you can turn on your set top box or cable at the same time as your TV. Similarly, you can turn on your sound bar together with your TV. You can add as many devices you like to the same System.
Once you have setup a System it means you don’t have to jump around the app looking for the different devices that you normally use together. Just find the System. Point your smartphone at the devices and with one tap you will turn all the devices in the system on or off.
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