S4 as a remote for Sky HD using IR Blaster
Anyone got this working? If so some instructions are greatly appreciated!
Mine works fine using the pre installed watchon app. I followed the setup instructions in the app and it worked straight away.
Yup, follow the instructions and it works fine. Its not a great remote though, which is pretty disappointing, very limited functionality. To be honest you're better off using the Sky+ HD app as if you're on the same network you can use that as a remote. Its much better designed and doesn't need IR line of sight.
winwiz said:
S4 as a remote for Sky HD using IR Blaster
Anyone got this working? If so some instructions are greatly appreciated!
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Start Watchon app, select your country and if your country is not listed select Other and then select Sky for tata sky and then follow on screen instructions
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Hi lads,
The standard IR blaster app has become a frustration for me as it keeps asking me to set a region and set up TV channels - which is irrelevant for me. I need to use the IR blaster a few TVs at work and the projector(s)
I do not need all the TV channel functions. Just want to set up different rooms, something like the below:
-Meeting Room 1 (Samsung TV)
-Meeting Room 2 (Sony TV)
-Meeting Room 3 (Projector)
Is there another app on the market that uses the standard IR blaster as a remote without all the extra tv channel functions? Perhaps my understanding of the standard app isn't quite there...
Thanks
I solved this by not picking any of the regions/countries in the list, clear the data and try the same.
When the region picker appears just look for "unlisted" or "none of the above", cant remember exactly what it said.
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kieeps said:
I solved this by not picking any of the regions/countries in the list, clear the data and try the same.
When the region picker appears just look for "unlisted" or "none of the above", cant remember exactly what it said.
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That works perfectly, thanks mate
Hi
I just got the S4 on three in the UK. Everything seems to be working well until I want to use the watchon app and IR blaster. Firstly there is no information in the "On TV" section or any information in the channel guide. I am connected to the internet. Also whenever I click on the remote button in the top right corner the app crashes and sends me back to my home screen. Anyone else have the same problems? Any suggestions? Thanks
SSS2013 said:
Hi
I just got the S4 on three in the UK. Everything seems to be working well until I want to use the watchon app and IR blaster. Firstly there is no information in the "On TV" section or any information in the channel guide. I am connected to the internet. Also whenever I click on the remote button in the top right corner the app crashes and sends me back to my home screen. Anyone else have the same problems? Any suggestions? Thanks
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It works fine Go to apps manager, look for WatchON and clean cache.
Also, make sure you have the latest update installed, go to PlayStore and check for updates...
It will work, I'm using it right now
djembey said:
It works fine Go to apps manager, look for WatchON and clean cache.
Also, make sure you have the latest update installed, go to PlayStore and check for updates...
It will work, I'm using it right now
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woo. I clear data from the apps manager and its all working. Thanks alot
SSS2013 said:
woo. I clear data from the apps manager and its all working. Thanks alot
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Hit the button and you are welcome
enjoy
I am unable to add a remote via the regular setup, and when I try a manual setup I get a forceclose. Anyone successfully get their app working?
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I am unable to add a remote via the regular setup, and when I try a manual setup I get a forceclose. Anyone successfully get their app working?
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I got mine working with Sony TV, no problem.
Got mine working with a vizio and with some other AC unit I have that has an IR remote.
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Man, my manufacture list is just blank when I click on it.
I believe I figured it out. I disabled the apk Quickset SDK. The list came back once it was enabled. I shall confirm later when I get home from work.
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I believe I figured it out. I disabled the apk Quickset SDK. The list came back once it was enabled. I shall confirm later when I get home from work.
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I've got the same problem. Could you please tell me how to enable Quickset SDK? Thanks.
I was able to setup my cable box from Cox, but I was unable to program my sound bar or my tv.
works on my LG, Vizio, Sanyo and VZ cable box.. easily.
Thing is to be close to the tv sensor when first setting up. then you can use the remote as far as possible.
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I've got the same problem. Could you please tell me how to enable Quickset SDK? Thanks.
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Go to Setting/Apps/ALL
find quickset SDK and enable it
Anyone know of a solid universal remote app that would also include a program guide? Quick remote is good and all, but I'm disappointed in the quick remote app not including a program guide on LG, like HTC and Samsung did for their apps. Keep in mind, I don't own a smart tv, so Wi-Fi remote is out of the question, for now.
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The Nvidia Shield TV remote is a huge disappointment! It doesn't have a MENU button. The main reason why I wanted a remote was to use it with Kodi. Has anyone tried pairing an Amazon Fire TV remote to their Nvidia Shield TV? Have you tried it using it with Kodi?
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Fire tv stick remote pairs. Works great.
Fire tv (gen 1) Bluetooth remote doesn't work.
Fire tv (gen 2) WiFi direct remote works great. Voice search works too.
I use a keymap that was made for the firetv. Works great as well.
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Thank you for the detailed write up!
That's weird that the 1st gen AFTV bluetooth remote doesn't work? Which gen Fire Stick remote did you use?
ive got a fire tv 4k remote which works fine...
so what are e the button options on the nvidia remote?
Are you telling me the buttons that look like Back and Home above the microphone button don't actually function as Back and Home?
Nstv remote is awesome, that's my opinion. Home and back button work without issues. Holding round middle button on kodi 16 (kodi 16 only) appears menu option (on file movie, picture audio, addon etc pressing and bit holding appears options/menu . Nstv remote is minimalist comparing with other remotes out there and major factors works flawlessly on kodi 16 (v16 < only)
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Are you telling me the buttons that look like Back and Home above the microphone button don't actually function as Back and Home?
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Looks like she wanna say exactly this ??????
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i dont like the remote either will try the kodi 16 do you have to sideload this ? as its not on app store
kyrusdemnati said:
i dont like the remote either will try the kodi 16 do you have to sideload this ? as its not on app store
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Yes, it's in beta 2. Once released it'll be updated on the PlayStore
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i dont like the remote either will try the kodi 16 do you have to sideload this ? as its not on app store
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I agree remote sucks with kodi 15, but with 16 way all different. Download, install - check.
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NSTV Remote microphone input
I actually love the NSTV remote, i think it has everything it needs.
Android as a platform has moved away from hardware menu buttons already anyway so I don't see why this should be an exception.
Is anyone here trying to use it with full android rather than the stock firmware though?
I am, and everything works (even volume control and headphone audio output!) except the microphone.
If anyone has any suggestions for how I could go about debugging the microphone input, I would very much appreciate it as it's the last thing preventing my setup from being perfect.
The message I see when I press the voice input button on the remote is "Can't open microphone" (screenshot at end of this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64552147&postcount=14 )
Android is clearly just not recognising it as an audio input device, but I'm not sure why.
has anyone tried the new apple remote? does that work
If you want extra control with the NSTV remote I suggest you install Xposed and the module Xposed Additions. I have set up to have the enter button long press to have pause\play, long press back for menu, long press home for power menu. You can also set up double and triple click. I love this remote now, more than my FireTV remote
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Fire tv (gen 2) WiFi direct remote works great. Voice search works too.
I use a keymap that was made for the firetv. Works great as well.
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ive got a fire tv 4k remote which works fine...
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Which version of the firmware are you using on the Shield TV? 3.0 or a previous version? Stock, StockRestyle or Full Android?
How did you pair it? Using the standard procedure, or do you need a specific app for Wifi-direct?
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Stock. 3.0. You need to pair it like it's a shield accessory, not Bluetooth. No external apps are needed.
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I just saw that trick on another thread, got the game controller to work but not the Fire TV 4K remote.
EDIT: now it's working with my second Fire TV 4K remote. So I suppose there is a problem with the first one I tried.
Thanks.
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Did anyone try it on full Android Marshmallow?
If that would be working, including the voice search function, that would be great because shield game controllers aren't working wireless on full Android.
Hi, i was happy when found out that Honor 8 has built in IR, afret using a built in app i wasn't happy
The built in app i very poor and doesn't work with most of my stuff or works with some functions only.
I tried:
Anymote - turns out it works really good, just make sure too find a good model of your equipement.
I bought paid non ad version, it might take some time to customize your remote to work like you want it, but in my opinion it's worth a while
Peel Smart Remote - thats a NO GO - none of remotes worked
ASmart Remote IR - didn't work too
Smart Remote IR - same here
Hope someone will find it useful
Paid Anymote Version Link <-- The one i tested
Free Anymote Version Link <-- This should work too
Sure app seems to work. Although I have to maneuver more with my phone then I did with my S6.
Thanks for the advice. Gonny try out Anymote. The built-in is a BIG disapointment. Just not enough device support in it. Im coming from a LG G4 and their "Smart Remote" is miles better than Huaweis. LG's app managed to controll All my devices, from tv to reciever and projector. With Huaweis I'm glad if I can turn off a tv.
It will be helpful since I lost the remote oc the TV
Peel remote now works awesome with honor 8!
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Never had a single problem with the built-in.
EMUI remote works great on LG tv.
Lots of brands actually.
I don't recognize the problem with the built-in one. You can even program single buttons by blasting your phone's IR with the original remote.
With the built in app I was not able to connect to my home theater receiver..
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Have you tried any IR app with learning ability, like Unified Remote?