Israeli startup eyeSight presents a single device promising to replace all remotes and smartphone control apps-- the Onecue, a small gesture control device compatible with both IR and wifi connected devices.

Looking like a smaller cousin to Microsoft's Kinect, the Onecue handles both AV equipment and home automation devices. It is activated using a simple wave, and a 3-inch display allows one to wave between connected devices, with various gestures for the control of each. In effect it is a lot like a universal remote, if with waves and hand gestures (such as closing one's hand or bringing a finger to the lips) replacing the buttons.

IR connectivity (complete with learning) allows compatibility with a wide range of devices. Meanwhile wifi provides control of Nest thermostat, Philips Hue lightbulbs, Apple TV STBs and Xbox consoles, although eyeSight promises it will add more devices in the future, including motorised IR blinds and shades, light switches and power outlets.

A companion smartphone app handles setup duties, and multifunction mount works as either a conventional stand or a means for clipping on the top edge of TVs. The device hides a humber of sensors and ports, namely a micro-USB port, IR transmitter and receiver, speaker and a Bluetooth radio.

eyeSight is currently taking Onecue preorders before the device hits the market sometime on early 2015.

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