CONTROLLER AND CONTROL METHOD FOR MEDIA RETRIEVAL, ROUTING AND PLAYBACK

摘要

A remote control device for controlling a plurality of controllable devices, and a method for controlling devices using a remote control device. The remote control device includes a processor, a display screen coupled to the processor, and memory coupled to the processor, the memory including a program module to solicit information from a user. The program module has access to information regarding the operation of the plurality of controllable devices and which controllable device performs a selected function during operation of an activity. The program module generates a screen displayable on the display screen that includes different locations for playback, and a mechanism for the user to select one of the different locations for playback. As a result of a user providing the remote control device with an indication of the selected location for playback, and an item for playback at the selected location, the remote control device causes playback of the item at the selected location.