The Android-smartphone universal television remote
The WiRe project seeks to provide android smartphones with universal Infrared (IR) television remote control functionality.
The limitations/scope of this project include:
1. Android application will be restricted to a minimum Android Operating Sytem of Android 4.2.2
2. Data communications will be conducted over a Wi-Fi network
3. The embedded device will be built utilizing the Beaglebone Black as its core
4. The Final product will be capable of conducting common television controls
CSMonkey TV Remote is a desktop TV remote for Linux. It's simple, easy-to-use and customizable. You can start TV and change channels. Uses Sun Java. http://tvremote.sourceforge.net