Multimedia PDA attachment unit

A multimedia PDA attachment unit for allowing users to precisely control multimedia equipment in their home or office by simply attaching the multimedia PDA attachment unit to their PDA and downloading the necessary programs and data. The PDA attachment unit comprises means of communication with a PDA and a means of communication with the multimedia equipment to be controlled. The PDA attachment unit utilizes PDA software and database information, which are downloaded from a computer. Computer software allows the user to enter information about the multimedia equipment, which is to be controlled and formats the data used with the PDA software and the PDA attachment unit. The PDA and PDA attachment unit generally have a built in receiver, which receives specific commands from a remote control to control its functionality.