1) UNIVERSAL REMOTES - As smartphones don't have IR emitters, one has to install a dongle. MP3 mobile accessory (Rs 350) to be connected to the phone's 3.5 mm jack. Dijit Universal Remote for iOS needs to be paired with Griffin Technology's Beacon.
2) BUSINESS CARDS - scan business cards and copy the information on the card to the phone as well as on the cloud.
i) CamCard
ii) ScanBizCards
iii) WorldCard Mobile
3) YOUR CAR KEY - This remote key comes in the form of the Viper SmartStart app for iOS, Android and BlackBerry smartphones. But it requires you to have the Viper Smart Start GPS device that costs around $400 (about Rs 21,200). You need to download the free app and pair it with the GPS device.
4) MEASURING TAPES - These commonly use trigonometry to calculate distances while some use GPS, better for irregular surfaces or areas.
5) HEALTH AND FITNESS GUIDES - You can find free yoga, cardio, weight training and other fitness guides in the application markets for Android and iOS.
6) PHYSICAL SWITCHES - This could be a little in the future.
The Crestron Mobile control app for iPhone, iPad and Android devices does involve a sizable investment but it's worth it if you have the cash to spare.
7) YOUR WALLET - With Near-Field Communication (NFC) hardware coming to smartphones, everyone is expecting a gradual decline in the use of plastic cards and cash.
8) BARCODE AND QR READERS - Barcodes and QR codes are ubiquitous.
9) WI-FI ROUTERS - If you own the latest Android or Windows smartphone, you can use the phone's data connection to create a secure Wi-Fi network of your own. This option is available in your settings menu as 'Wi-Fi hotspot, Internet tethering or Internet sharing'. You can secure this network with a password and connect up to five devices to surf the Net.
10) CABLE TELEVISION - There are apps that enable you to stream live television onto a handset. Zenga TV, ditto TV, mimobiTV, MunduTV are some popular live streaming apps.
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