As technology and technological devices have changed drastically over recent years, some devices have been “left behind”. Of these devices is the commonly utilized remote control. With advances in televisions, DVD players, recording devices, and cable offerings, remote controls have not undergone equivalent advancements. Rather than being modified to accommodate new technologies, further buttons have been added to remotes. This proves to be a problem as we are now in a time of efficiency, where quick, user-friendly devices are desired over time consuming, packed devices.
The article compares the process of selecting a television show via a Comcast cable remote and then using Netflix on an iPad. The remote involved a five-step process, while the iPad, only three. This speaks to the problem at hand, a popular device lacking speed and ease of operation. To resolve this problem companies are resorting to alternative products and systems of operating. Cable company executives have said that, “…they are adapting their systems to run more of their software remotely in data centers, rather than from the cable box…” so, “that they can more easily update their services, without requiring users to get a new box” (Let Behind: the Clunky TV Remote). With this approach remotes will not only receive the facelift they need, but they will also become more competitive and have a chance of standing up to popular devices now being used for the same purposes. As the process comparison notes, there are new devices that offer the capability of watching television shows and movies. However, it is hoped that with a new remote cable and televisions will be able to extend their product life cycle.
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