Hello! I am trying to find alternate app for using infared remote on sgs4. I have WatchOn app and used it. But want more app.. like real universal remote, customize remote, customize all codes in one like Logitech Harmony have, and more brand/model codes. I kept finding app that works with wifi only or bluetooth. So, I came here to post and more collect info. with your help would be great to find more apps that works with SGS4 IR. Thanks!
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Smart Remote for Galaxy S4 (Thanks FanOfSkynyrd)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy
Touchsquid
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=touchsquid&c=apps
Remote Control
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=power.remote.control
DSLR Remote (using it for fancy camera)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.dslrremote
Someone posted one over in the s4 themes and apps forums a few days ago. Its a market app for purchase. ..I believe $10.
**Edit** I couldnt find the thread, but here's the playstore link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy
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It works. Was out last night and was messing with the tv's at the bar. Makes me feel like a middle school kid all over again. I wonder how much chaos this will create once more people get this phone.
Sweet looking app. Thanks for pointing it out.
Pyro8 said:
Hello! I am trying to find alternate app for using infared remote on sgs4. I have WatchOn app and used it. But want more app.. like real universal remote, customize remote, customize all codes in one like Logitech Harmony have, and more brand/model codes. I kept finding app that works with wifi only or bluetooth. So, I came here to post and more collect info. with your help would be great to find more apps that works with SGS4 IR. Thanks!
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If I was going to try and do an equivalent to the Logitech Harmony than this app is going to be your best bet imo:
Touchsquid Pro
Has full S4 support. It will do way more than any other remote app and let you set up macros, complex switching, and customizable layout. They offer a low priced trial as well to test it out.
I thought ten dollars was expensive for an app, but fifty?! I've seen more expensive stuff in the app store when I had an iPhone. I might have seen GPS programs that were more expensive on the android side. Still, I don't want the app bad enough to pay fifty bucks for it.
oscarthegrouch said:
I thought ten dollars was expensive for an app, but fifty?! I've seen more expensive stuff in the app store when I had an iPhone. I might have seen GPS programs that were more expensive on the android side. Still, I don't want the app bad enough to pay fifty bucks for it.
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You have to put it in perspective. If you have a tablet with IR and pay the $50 for the app it will turn that tablet into a remote that normally you would have to pay $200 - $500 for, maybe more. I paid $149 for my refurbed Harmony One remote and the app paired with a compatible device will do more. Only thing it would be lacking is RF capability.
And it can't learn on s4's because they don't have an ir receiver.
I'm loving the $10 app. It saves every device you set up and allows you to build custom composite remotes using pieces from multiple devices. It has macros but I have yet to try it.
As far as i am concerned just the wow factor of being able to change the channel in a bar while a isheep scratches his head makes it all worth it
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And it can't learn on s4's because they don't have an ir receiver.
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Sony Tablet S does, it have IR receiver. I was hoping if it does same on s4.
FanOfSkynyrd said:
Someone posted one over in the s4 themes and apps forums a few days ago. Its a market app for purchase. ..I believe $10.
**Edit** I couldnt find the thread, but here's the playstore link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy
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Its looking good. thanks! think it's great deal for 10 dollars. I found touchsquid after posted this thread and it gave me scary look. and saw 20 bucks and 50 bucks. This one is better.
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And it can't learn on s4's because they don't have an ir receiver.
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It is possible that developer can use front/rear camera to read IR remote and it can be learn. Look this app name 'Tester IR Remote Control"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.inforbit.remotecontrol
Someone will figure it out to put that feature in IR app.
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Learned that use your camera into negative effect, then you will see infrared light.
I don't know about this phone but most cameras have ir filters on the lens. I might be wrong but I highly doubt a camera could be used instead of an ir receiver. Cameras are set up to be used in the visual light spectrum, not above or below the frequency spectrum.
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Iss there any free Tv remote app for your Wizad that can make the IR beam to a universal remote for your tv??? i know there are ones have to pay for but i was wonderin=g if there was a good free 1 out there
I know you want free... but I use Novii Remote and it is hands down awesome. It's seriously worth the money.
u cant just upp it for me ? and give me the serial # man....please?
if you want to steal the program then search peer to peer networks, or google for cracks, do not make posts on this board looking for cracks
lol does this forum look as warez-forum?! wtf man.
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u cant just upp it for me ? and give me the serial # man....please?
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haha...wow you're pretty bold. why don't you just google it.
why$
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oo3 said:
haha...wow you're pretty bold. why don't you just google it.
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amazing what you can accomplish when you search the world wide web... i seem to have found an unlimited trial version, 4.1 to be exact, however the ir range with the wizard apparently sucks, and the program eats up lots of resources... so i deleted it
huh????
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if you want to steal the program then search peer to peer networks, or google for cracks, do not make posts on this board looking for cracks
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Since when is giving a gift stealing???? Do you not think that there prevails a wee bit too much paranoia as propagated by software developers???
As far as I am concerned, giving someone software with the registration key constitutes a gift and not stealing, provided the person giving it paid for it. Does that make sense?
Incidentally, philinhot did ask for a FREE remote app did he not? Then along comes good samaritan gldrush98 and suggests one that costs money!!!
Come now guys, let's not get too paranoid about this.
Great forum.
MAC
^^^ TYVM im glad to see tehre is someone to stick up for me here cause bullies like that flamer thinks i want to steal!!!! i just wanted to know if there was Free beta apps out there not ones that i had to steal for!
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Since when is giving a gift stealing???? Do you not think that there prevails a wee bit too much paranoia as propagated by software developers???
As far as I am concerned, giving someone software with the registration key constitutes a gift and not stealing, provided the person giving it paid for it. Does that make sense?
Incidentally, philinhot did ask for a FREE remote app did he not? Then along comes good samaritan gldrush98 and suggests one that costs money!!!
Come now guys, let's not get too paranoid about this.
Great forum.
MAC
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well did the programmer put in the EULA that you could gift your key away? doubt it
he did ask for a freebie, then someone informed of some good payware... then philnot asked for the key...
this isnt a warez board, most of the people on this board are developers.. and i am sure the ones that develop software and sell for a price wouldnt be happy about having their software stolen... im not saying i dont do it myself, i have the knowledge on where to search to find what i need, but i dont post crap like that on this board, this isnt the place for it, its disrespectful to the dev's on this site, and its NOT what this site is intended for...
if philnhot101 would have never asked for the key in public then this conversation never would have happened...
Ur right about the Wizard's IR range - I tried Novii, it works perfectly, but the Wizard's poor IR range lets it down and renders it useless
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A quick warning: warez, serial numbers etc. will be moderated out at once.
I use novii, it works fairly well. I use it for my TV, Macbook Pro, Comcast cablebox and Xbox 360.
The range varies between each one. Surprisingly, the cheapest electronic I have is my tv which is a 27" Apex, which I can change channels/volume from up to 7 feet away. My macbook is also fairly good.
The others, not so good. My cablebox is only about 5 feet away. The Xbox varies for some reason. Sometimes I hit it from about 6 feet away, sometimes I can't even turn it on from 3 feet away.
Just wondering, but does Novii come with IR profiles pre-installed? It'd be nice if I could use it for my 360 since I really don't feel like buying a $30 remote just for the heck of it.
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amazing what you can accomplish when you search the world wide web... i seem to have found an unlimited trial version, 4.1 to be exact, however the ir range with the wizard apparently sucks, and the program eats up lots of resources... so i deleted it
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Hey Mark, give this program another shot. While the range on the IR does suck, Novii has worked with Texas Instr to add drivers that (somehow) boost the IR range for this prog. No kidding, I was able to control TV, DVD and Tivo from across the room. Only problem is the width of the beam is horrible, so you have to point your wizard directly at the IR receiver, but could still be useful for some folks out there.
West87, yes it does include preloaded profiles for many components--My Samsung DVD player, Philips TV and Tivo all worked with the built-in profiles. 500 more can be downloaded from their website as well.
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Hey Mark, give this program another shot. While the range on the IR does suck, Novii has worked with Texas Instr to add drivers that (somehow) boost the IR range for this prog. No kidding, I was able to control TV, DVD and Tivo from across the room. Only problem is the width of the beam is horrible, so you have to point your wizard directly at the IR receiver, but could still be useful for some folks out there.
West87, yes it does include preloaded profiles for many components--My Samsung DVD player, Philips TV and Tivo all worked with the built-in profiles. 500 more can be downloaded from their website as well.
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hmmm, i loaded 4.2, stood about 7 feet from my tv, dish reciever, and stereo.. and couldnt get anything on them.. maybe i just have a sh!tty IR on my phone... wish i could increase the power of my IR
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hmmm, i loaded 4.2, stood about 7 feet from my tv, dish reciever, and stereo.. and couldnt get anything on them.. maybe i just have a sh!tty IR on my phone... wish i could increase the power of my IR
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Well, to be completely honest, I was using a trial of the 4.0 pre-release version, not 4.1. That may have something to do with it as well...I'll try looking for a trial of 4.1 or 4.2 and see if its any better/worse.
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Well, to be completely honest, I was using a trial of the 4.0 pre-release version, not 4.1. That may have something to do with it as well...I'll try looking for a trial of 4.1 or 4.2 and see if its any better/worse.
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i obtained 4.2 from their site, the hacked version i found was 4.1, both yielded the same results
i dont want to take sides but its not so much stealing its more breaking the terms of copyright. Most peices of software are licensed for 1 machine only so even if someone gives u the software and the legit key then thats break copyright law so its a type of theft. If someone had an application for remote control etc and the terms of the licence didn't specifiy the number of machines it had to run on then that would be fine. Sorry to be a pain just wanted to clear that up
Besides making payment and Android Beam, what do you use NFC for?
Please if you can share your setup and interesting ideas.
Also include apps that you use.
Thanks
NFC tags
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gogol said:
Besides making payment and Android Beam, what do you use NFC for?
Please if you can share your setup and interesting ideas.
Also include apps that you use.
Thanks
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I have some samsung tectiles and I just purchased "Tasker"
I haven't figured it all out yet, but what I want to do Is put my tablet on the stand, that will launch tasker, launch sixaxis controller, pair my controller, and launch dead trigger
I will spend an hour figuring out something that will save me something like 5 seconds every time I use it. Learning is half the fun
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NFC tags
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Yes, I know NFC tags.
But, for what? I meant, what do you do with it?
There must be a purpose, or things that you automate by scanning the tags.
I plan on buying some tags just to mess around with things. I'm going to use one that turns WiFi off and puts my phone on vibrate and stick it by my front door. I'm not too sure what I would do with the rest, but I'll find some use for them eventually.
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Where do you buy these things?
NFC Is technology not in but a very small few phones and devices..There would only be extended capabilities when it IF ???? it ever becomes a standard device in more android devices .
im not sure i want my device sending this information out there . I Have security Questions about it.. But nothing is safe and fraud proof
The iPhone 5 is rumored to have one. Doesn't get much bigger than that.
I installed NFC TagInfo and used it to read my passport and display the picture
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I installed NFC TagInfo and used it to read my passport and display the picture
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Dude, I've been trying to get this to work since I got my One XL... Did you need any other apps? Is it a US Passport Book? Mine is the card, but it's supposed to have the same technology.
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Billy
Thought some of you interested in NFC might like to see some cool tags.
Thanks for that, I didn't know about the pro mode, good video!
I have a selection of tags and I've been testing them out with various ideas. I've decided that a good idea is to tag some of my items with a URL to a contact information page as a kind of identifier. All my stuff is registered with immobolise.com anyway so hopefully it would find it's way back to me.
Another useful tool I've found is Touchanote which links a tag to Evernote so that you can go straight to a particular note. I stuck the tag in my notebook on the back so that when I'm in a meeting and there's stuff to do, it will take me straight to my to-do list.
I also stuck one on the inside cover so that again when I'm in a meeting, I just pop my phone on top of it, and it will silence all sounds.
My biggest issue with them at the moment is the price. To get some really elegant task switching, I would need bigger capacity tags, and they are a lot more expensive than the readily available ntag203 types.
I know that I could use re-tag to repurpose existing tags with NFC, or use tasked, but there are some uses where I think it would be good to have some workflows which weren't specific to my phone alone.
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Hi OP
Thanx for the video it ll really helpful for me...
i hv a question different from the topic but i like that
"CAN YOU TELL ME THE LAUNCHER USED IN PHone In the Video"???
and thanx for the video...
Think the launcher is tsf shell
I have bought some NFC tectiles and also keychains. Plan to hang some keychains around inside of home for various tasks.
Bought tectiles before I found cheaper sources. Though got 50% off
AlanJC said:
Another useful tool I've found is Touchanote which links a tag to Evernote so that you can go straight to a particular note. I stuck the tag in my notebook on the back so that when I'm in a meeting and there's stuff to do, it will take me straight to my to-do list.
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Thanks will check that one out not tried it yet.
raman21raman said:
Hi OP
Thanx for the video it ll really helpful for me...
i hv a question different from the topic but i like that
"CAN YOU TELL ME THE LAUNCHER USED IN PHone In the Video"???
and thanx for the video...
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Launcher is called TSF costs about $10 worth it though its very cool.
XstitchCowgirl said:
I have bought some NFC tectiles and also keychains. Plan to hang some keychains around inside of home for various tasks.
Bought tectiles before I found cheaper sources. Though got 50% off
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Tectiles are just Samsungs branding for NFC not worth the premium price + I like variety
very informative vids :good:
...just ordered a set from rapidnfc , cant wait to give them a go.
Thanxx
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Launcher is called TSF costs about $10 worth it though its very cool.
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thanx i bought it and what about that thingi u slide ur finger on upper left corner then all the apps drew down it was really awesome whats that setting???
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sorry for asking off topic questions
Tec tiles are samsung branded nfc tags, which is setting you back by 3$ per tag or 15$ per pack of 5 tags. But there other nfc tag oem which costs you 1$ or less per tag. Will give link shortly.
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kaviarasan said:
Tec tiles are samsung branded nfc tags, which is setting you back by 3$ per tag or 15$ per pack of 5 tags. But there other nfc tag oem which costs you 1$ or less per tag. Will give link shortly.
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Got mine 50% off, and now have found cheaper sources. Just got my NFC keychains, which I plan to use in purse and hang around the house, instead of using NFC stickers
This could be useful, have a tag in your car to instantly launch sat nav, car mode or whatever, and turn on Bluetooth to connect to stereo.
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mine came this morning, very fast delivery from rapidnfc :good:
nfc task launcher and tasker installed, now im good to go.
ive been watching the rest of the OP vids too, great work !!
..now, if the kids will leave me in peace i need to get my head around tasker :laugh:
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thanx i bought it and what about that thingi u slide ur finger on upper left corner then all the apps drew down it was really awesome whats that setting???
thanx
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sorry for asking off topic questions
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Put ur apps in a folder then instead of clicking the folder draw a shape with it as hte starting point, the icons will flow out from it.
gingerprince said:
This could be useful, have a tag in your car to instantly launch sat nav, car mode or whatever, and turn on Bluetooth to connect to stereo.
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A friend does this, very handy and works great.
perry081064 said:
mine came this morning, very fast delivery from rapidnfc :good:
nfc task launcher and tasker installed, now im good to go.
ive been watching the rest of the OP vids too, great work !!
..now, if the kids will leave me in peace i need to get my head around tasker :laugh:
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Thanks Ye Tasker is a mind masher at times, you could also try NFC Task Launcher which does most of the every day tasks but a bit less brain F**K.
Ye RapidNFC are rapid with delivery as well, I hate waiting for stuff so next day service that actually happens is great.
For some reason, I am not able to see the video. I have been doing alot of reading on NFC today. Does anyone know if its possible to make them work NEAR the phone? Meaning if the phone is near the NFC chip, do this, if not, do this?
I would like to use something like this to emulate the "holster mode" for blackberrry
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For some reason, I am not able to see the video. I have been doing alot of reading on NFC today. Does anyone know if its possible to make them work NEAR the phone? Meaning if the phone is near the NFC chip, do this, if not, do this?
I would like to use something like this to emulate the "holster mode" for blackberrry
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This video may help, show the scanning distance for NFC on Android devices, should be about the same across most handsets.
Awesome. So what are the chances I could make this work to change my phone profile? Say I put a sticker on the holster. Slide it in... it scans. will it continue to scan as I walk around? Or would it only scan again when I remove the phone? (scanning on insert and remove is what I want obviously)
I've managed to get the TV remote app to work on proper brand name TVs in my house (Samsung, Panasonic), but the TV in my room is a Sanyo. The app lists Sanyo as compatible, but none of the IR codes work on it
I was wondering if anyone knew of a different brand option that might work with the Sanyo TV. The HTC One TV remote has an IR learning option, where if you can't find your TV brand, you simply point the TV remote at the phone's IR sensor, long press the power button, and the app will learn the IR code. The GS4 app doesn't seem to have this option, and I can't find a way to get the remote app to work with my TV.
Any suggestions? Thanks.
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I've managed to get the TV remote app to work on proper brand name TVs in my house (Samsung, Panasonic), but the TV in my room is a Sanyo. The app lists Sanyo as compatible, but none of the IR codes work on it
I was wondering if anyone knew of a different brand option that might work with the Sanyo TV. The HTC One TV remote has an IR learning option, where if you can't find your TV brand, you simply point the TV remote at the phone's IR sensor, long press the power button, and the app will learn the IR code. The GS4 app doesn't seem to have this option, and I can't find a way to get the remote app to work with my TV.
Any suggestions? Thanks.
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Sorry to go off topic but which TV remote app are you using ?
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Sorry to go off topic but which TV remote app are you using ?
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It's called WatchON. Apparently the same company (Peel Technologies or something) makes both the GS4 and HTC1 IR remote apps, but the GS4 version is missing some features.
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It's called WatchON. Apparently the same company (Peel Technologies or something) makes both the GS4 and HTC1 IR remote apps, but the GS4 version is missing some features.
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goraax said:
I've managed to get the TV remote app to work on proper brand name TVs in my house (Samsung, Panasonic), but the TV in my room is a Sanyo. The app lists Sanyo as compatible, but none of the IR codes work on it
I was wondering if anyone knew of a different brand option that might work with the Sanyo TV. The HTC One TV remote has an IR learning option, where if you can't find your TV brand, you simply point the TV remote at the phone's IR sensor, long press the power button, and the app will learn the IR code. The GS4 app doesn't seem to have this option, and I can't find a way to get the remote app to work with my TV.
Any suggestions? Thanks.
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Have you updated the app? It contained some additional IR codes.
AFAIK, there should be an option to email the company, if you can describe it with the model number, etc, I'm sure they'll be able to update the app with some more IR codes.
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Have you updated the app? It contained some additional IR codes.
AFAIK, there should be an option to email the company, if you can describe it with the model number, etc, I'm sure they'll be able to update the app with some more IR codes.
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I've done that (xtrend et6000 in my case). But I got no feedback.
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the WatchOn app is a horrible bit of code.
In order to remove an accidentally added remote you have to clear all data in the program and start again.
On top of that they have only 1 or 2 codes for each TV brand, it is really sad how little work went into the program.
Also the GS4 has a IR transmitter, but not a receiver so we could not do a learning setup if we wanted to.
I am looking for a new program which can take advantage of the IR LED but so far have not come up with anything.
There is touchsquid which is not cheap but appears to be probably the most fully featured such program available. Or at least that I can find lol There is also this one which I just ran into yesterday buy haven't had time to peruse yet. https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5yZW1vdGVmYWlyeSJd The main problem I have with the latter is that I couldn't find any information on whether they will let you run it for a bit to see how it works. As those who have tried to set up more complex systems with good automation know it can take a while to find the flaws and just to flat get everything working. I would want at least a 10 day trial to make a decision.
I mean is it so hard to implement learning function so that you can take any ir remote and copy its codes to phone!? I've had my Casio wrist watch for more than 14 years now and it has ir functionality and, more importantly, learning function so I can literary control anything that has an ir remote.
Try this free app . It's good
bbs.tiqiaa.com/icontrol/app/icontrol.apk
And you can diy the remote control with an additional hardware from the official website.(not free)
xsq881117 said:
Try this free app . It's good
bbs.tiqiaa.com/icontrol/app/icontrol.apk
And you can diy the remote control with an additional hardware from the official website.(not free)
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why? galaxy S4 has its own IR.
The watchON app should just have an option to add codes, it would be a great app if it had that.
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why? galaxy S4 has its own IR.
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The HTC One TV remote has an IR learning option.
But it seems that S4 don't have this option
There's a program on the Play Store called "Smart Remote for Galaxy S4." Has anyone tried it?
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There's a program on the Play Store called "Smart Remote for Galaxy S4." Has anyone tried it?
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That's expensive.
Try this one ,it's free
bbs.tiqiaa.com/icontrol/app/icontrol.apk
xsq881117 said:
That's expensive.
Try this one ,it's free
bbs.tiqiaa.com/icontrol/app/icontrol.apk
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Why when the hardware is already built in?
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I ended up going with this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy&hl=en It does cost a fair bit, but it's a really good app. It didn't work with my TV first, but I emailed the app devs and they updated it to include my TV the next day, their customer support was great.
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I ended up going with this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy&hl=en It does cost a fair bit, but it's a really good app. It didn't work with my TV first, but I emailed the app devs and they updated it to include my TV the next day, their customer support was great.
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Same! It controls my Sony TV and Foxtel box. I wonder if it can learn codes?
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flyingwolf said:
In order to remove an accidentally added remote you have to clear all data in the program and start again.
On top of that they have only 1 or 2 codes for each TV brand, it is really sad how little work went into the program.
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LOL what? You have to clear all the data and start again? Hahaha. You're doing it wrong.
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LOL what? You have to clear all the data and start again? Hahaha. You're doing it wrong.
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Care to explain then how to remove a single device, as I walked through every single menu and there is no way of doing it from within the Samsung supplied app that I could see.
And having been a user of android devices since inception I would state that even if it is possible it is far from intuitive.
So I got to play with a LG g2 for a couple of days. I have to say LG's remote app called quick remote is quite impressive. Hoping someone can come up with an app like that one for the remote.
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I spent most of today trying out IR apps, and I eventually broke down and tried out some paid apps. I'm going to put my vote in for Smart IR Remote. (Forum won't let me link because my 6 year old lurking account is a "new user")
It's got tons more devices available, and has widget support. I made a page of my home screen a control panel for my house.
I think the $7 price they're asking is high, but since a remote for my InFocus projector would be $40 (INSANE), I suppose it's well worth the price.
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I spent most of today trying out IR apps, and I eventually broke down and tried out some paid apps. I'm going to put my vote in for Smart IR Remote. (Forum won't let me link because my 6 year old lurking account is a "new user")
It's got tons more devices available, and has widget support. I made a page of my home screen a control panel for my house.
I think the $7 price they're asking is high, but since a remote for my InFocus projector would be $40 (INSANE), I suppose it's well worth the price.
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Looking at it now, thanks. Can you tell me if it supports the AT&T U-verse Boxes?
No idea. Buy it, and if it doesn't work, get a refund.
Touchsquid. There are $20 and $50 versions and most people only need the $20 version. Support is very good and tech support is awesome.
@rbiter said:
Touchsquid. There are $20 and $50 versions and most people only need the $20 version. Support is very good and tech support is awesome.
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+1. I have the "Galaxy S4-HTC One Remote" installed on my Note 8 and it works great. Takes some time and effort to program it correctly, though,
bigmout said:
+1. I have the "Galaxy S4-HTC One Remote" installed on my Note 8 and it works great. Takes some time and effort to program it correctly, though,
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^^^ this. Just looked and I think it is ten bucks. Might work with note 3. Might not.
The "Galaxy S4-HTC One Remote" app is the same one I'm talking about. It works perfectly with the Note 3.
Touchsquid wants $50 for the version of their app with widget support. That's insane.
polstein said:
Looking at it now, thanks. Can you tell me if it supports the AT&T U-verse Boxes?
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the stock app on the galaxy note 3 from att does work with att uverse dvr box. has a nice guide feature also.
joverclock said:
the stock app on the galaxy note 3 from att does work with att uverse dvr box. has a nice guide feature also.
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I didn't know it had a stock app - looking now, but I don't see anything obvious. What's it called (while I try to google an answer..)
polstein said:
I didn't know it had a stock app - looking now, but I don't see anything obvious. What's it called (while I try to google an answer..)
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its a purple icon and its called watchon. there is a "universal" remote you need to setup. The icon for the remote is located in the upper right hand corner.
joverclock said:
its a purple icon and its called watchon. there is a "universal" remote you need to setup. The icon for the remote is located in the upper right hand corner.
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Thanks - I saw the app but I thought it had something to do with watching shows on your phone. Looking at it now.
If you get a chance to play with a g2 in store. Load up the quick remote app and you'll be sad we don't have that app. I tried to pull the apk from the rom, but no dice there lol
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