1. A method for recommending content, the method comprising: receiving, at a user equipment device, input from a remote control device operated by a user positioned in a viewing area; in response to receiving the input, transmitting an instruction to activate an image capturing device; receiving, from the image capturing device, an image of the viewing area; analyzing the received image to detect a position of the remote control device; retrieving, from a storage device, a profile for the user based on the detected position; determining at least one media content of interest to the user based on the retrieved profile; and generating a display recommending the at least one media content to the user.