iRule is an app that may be used to control a variety of home electronics including amplifiers, preamps and processors, TV, projectors, satellite dishes and cable boxes, and just about any other device that can be controlled with either infrared (IR), RS 232, or Ethernet networks. The app itself is free of charge and may be downloaded from the Apple App Store and is compatible with both the iPhone and the iPad.


  1. iRule Introduction & Definitions
  2. The Gateway and Hardware
  3. iRule Builder Interface Basics
  4. iRule Builder Advanced Topics
  5. The Gateway and Hardware
  6. Setting Up iRule
  7. Using iRule
  • Advanced Topics
  • Appendix A. Device IR Code Base
  • Appendix B. Device RS232 Code Base
  • Appendix C. Additional Resources