The Pronto ($50) smart remote system is a small accessory that lets users control entertainment devices such as TVs, DVD and Blu-Ray players, Apple TVs and more when used with the free Peel Smart Remote app. Pronto uses Bluetooth Smart to pair with an iOS device — the system then converts these signals to IR to communicate with the other compatible devices. Users can also use Wi-Fi to find and control devices, though that does limit the available options (we used Bluetooth as our primary means of connecting for this review). The system is powered by four AA batteries, which are said to last about a year with normal use. Pronto has been primarily known as a line of dedicated universal remotes from Philips, but this new app-based version is simply being billed as Pronto, both on the packaging and online.{/exp:char_limit}
