Press Release: Remotescape launches iPhone/iPod software for Kaleidescape Systems

Waterloo, ON — Feb. 18 2009   Remotescape Inc. (www.remotescape.com) today announced the availability of its new iPhone and iPod touch remote control software for Kaleidescape Systems (www.kaleidescape.com). The Remotescape application provides complete wireless remote control for every feature of the Kaleidescape System using Apple's popular iPhone and iPod touch-screen devices. The software is available immediately for purchase on the Apple App Store.

Until now, Kaleidescape customers had to purchase expensive table-top, wireless, or in-wall touch panels to control their media systems. "The iPhone and iPod touch are the first touch-based devices with the elegance and power to build a control application that matches the ease of use and outstanding user experience of the Kaleidescape System," said Dan Collens, co-founder of Remotescape Inc. and co-founder of Kaleidescape, Inc. "Remotescape leverages the amazing user interface and touch features of the iPhone platform to provide the easiest way to browse and control both movies and music on the Kaleidescape System."

"Like many Kaleidescape customers, I was very excited by the launch of the Apple iPhone and hoped it could someday become a controller for my Kaleidescape System," said Josh Goldman, founder of the Kaleidescape Owners' Forum (www.kscapeowners.com) and an early Remotescape beta tester. "Remotescape, designed with the same attention to detail and ease of use, truly fulfils that promise and is the perfect complement for the Kaleidescape System."

"With Remotescape, we finally have a control device that matches the Kaleidescape System's attention to detail, innovative design, and delightful 'It Just Works' appeal," said Lawrence Kesteloot, former user interface designer for Kaleidescape, Inc.

"Traditional home automation touch panels do not provide easy-to-use portable control of the Kaleidescape System," said Dan Pronovost, co-founder and President of Remotescape Inc. "Remotescape lets Kaleidescape customers control music playback in any room of their homes, all from their iPhone or iPod touch, for a fraction of the cost of traditional touch panel systems."

Remotescape Features

• Navigate the Kaleidescape on-screen display: Take control of your Kaleidescape System with the heads-up navigation pad in the Remote tab. Enjoy easy one-handed operation with your thumb on the navigation pad.
• Browse and play music from any room: Browse and search your Kaleidescape music library right on your iPhone or iPod touch. Control music playback from any room in your home.
• Flick through your album covers: Turn your iPhone or iPod touch on its side and discover your albums in the familiar Cover Art view. Use your finger to scroll around, or flick and tap to jump anywhere quickly.
• See what's playing now: Control music and movie playback with the Now Playing tab. Use familiar remote control buttons including fast forward, reverse, stop, pause, play and more. View rich details and cover art for the currently-playing movie or album.

About Remotescape
Remotescape was founded in 2008 by two former Kaleidescape employees, one of whom was also a co-founder of Kaleidescape, Inc. Remotescape Inc. is privately held and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Remotescape products are available exclusively on the Apple App Store. Remotescape Inc. is not affiliated with Kaleidescape, Inc.

Media Contact:
Dan Pronovost
danp@remotescape.com
519-489-0438
www.remotescape.com

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