Windows Media Remote Control, Media Center Remote Control, Voice Activated Remote Control.Amulet have released details of the new software for the Amulet Voice Remote Control and reduced the price of the unit. The remote is now $149 (down from $199). Amulet are all also looking for testers for a My Movies addin that will enable voice control for the movie application (apply at their website)

The software update for the remote features voice controlled YouTube searches, improved EPG control and My Movies support. It will be available soon from their site soon and is in beta at the moment (If you want to join the beta you can apply to beta at amuletdevices.com)

New Features:

  • EPG search – you can now say “Search for <name>” to find all programs matching <name> in the program guide
  • YouTube search – integrated YouTube Leanback player, say “Search YouTube for <name>” to find videos about <name> (freeform dictation) or “Search YouTube for This Music / Song / Movie / Program / Channel” to find YouTube videos relating to what you are currently watching or listening to.
  • MyMovies support – now recognizes all movies in the MyMovies database and lets you play them directly using MyMovies, including ISOs, Blu-Ray, etc. that require MyMovies’ external player support. You can also use the SHOW MOVIE command to move directly to a particular title within the MyMovies gallery view.
  • New status screen in the Settings page showing what media is available, current speech recognition state, etc.
  • New customisable options

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