Hey G2 users , I think of buying this phone in this month. So I want to ask is there a TV Remote app like in HTC One or Galaxy S4?
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It is fantastic. You can make custom remotes, program custom profiles, everything. It is fantastic.
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Except it has not very good range. IR sensor is quite small.
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Except it has not very good range. IR sensor is quite small.
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Trying to use it is also kind of a pain, I find myself having to really aim at the sensor location on the TV to get it to work.
I guess it's ok though since I don't plan on using this since I have my TV remote. To me, it's just a nice-to-have thing in case my TV remote ever craps out or gets lost.
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I want to buy this tablet, but I'm concerned about its TV out capabilities . Would I be able to mirror the screen on a HDTV?
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No.
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I want to buy this tablet, but I'm concerned about its TV out capabilities . Would I be able to mirror the screen on a HDTV?
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And how on earth do you think you're going to be even able to get head round turning your device on when you cant even do a simple search on XDA or Google before creating topics?
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Short answer: Yes, but it isn't straightforward/cheap/simple, so assume no.
Agree with above.. and I'd just get something with TVout if it's really that important. I have a TF101 with this functionality and I can honestly say I've only used it on trips in hotel rooms for netflix and the like, never at home.
Being that I came from both the S4 and One, I've found myself completely clueless with this phone as to what's on tv and which channels. Both of those phones had apps that controlled the IR blaster and included a tv guide-like app. Do we not have anything like that? I've been looking and just find the remote app.
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jonathan3579 said:
Being that I came from both the St and One, I've found myself completely clueless with this phone as to what's on tv and which channels. Both of those phones had apps that controlled the IR blaster and included a tv guide-like app. Do we not have anything like that? I've been looking and just find the remote app.
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I haven't found one yet. I guess we will need to keep searching.
droidiac13 said:
I haven't found one yet. I guess we will need to keep searching.
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Damn. I was afraid of that. It amazes me that they did not include something similar to compete with them. I'd like to get more attention drawn so we can find an app, have one made, or make our voices heard by LG.
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jonathan3579 said:
Damn. I was afraid of that. It amazes me that they did not include something similar to compete with them. I'd like to get more attention drawn so we can find an app, have one made, or make our voices heard by LG.
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I find myself just using the Direct TV app. It shouldn't be like that, but I guess it is for now.
droidiac13 said:
I find myself just using the Direct TV app. It shouldn't be like that, but I guess it is for now.
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I'm assuming there's no IR support though?
jonathan3579 said:
I'm assuming there's no IR support though?
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Sadly it doesn't... But at least it has the guide and I can touch the show I want to watch and it takes me right to it.
they put no effort into the blaster. it's angle is absolutely awful and the htc one and gs4 kill it. if you're one inch off from the direction of the IR in the device, it won't work. it's absolutely terrible... so it doesn't surprise me the software sucks.
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You really do have to aim it with precision for it to work well. Stupid thing.
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jayochs said:
they put no effort into the blaster. it's angle is absolutely awful and the htc one and gs4 kill it. if you're one inch off from the direction of the IR in the device, it won't work. it's absolutely terrible... so it doesn't surprise me the software sucks.
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I definitely noticed the same thing. I can't seem to figure out what or why it is that way. The One had the best IR blaster in my opinion. I enjoyed it's bundled app more than the S4's too.
I can find nothing on the ir blaster. I am using the Samsung Verizon Note 3. This is supposed to be a feature of the phone. Did Version block it out am I just not finding it?
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Id like to know as well....
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dalegg said:
I can find nothing on the ir blaster. I am using the Samsung Verizon Note 3. This is supposed to be a feature of the phone. Did Version block it out am I just not finding it?
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Look for an app, perhaps in the Samsung folder called WatchON?
Yes, WatchOn is the stock app for using the IR Blaster. After setup it will let you control your devices with a remote icon in the top right corner of the screen.
If you look up top your phone and see a little black dot in the right side you have the ir blaster but I wouldn't recommend the watch on app, look up for the Smart IT Remote Samsung/HTC app on the play store it's just worth it, i have configured more than ten controls and controls like my DISH one aren't supported by the watch on app
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Great advice, Thank you.
I couldn't find it because I disabled watch on when I first got my phone because I didn't know what it was. Next time I won't be so stupid.
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Yea, you need to use WatchON or a different app.
I ditched WatchON, as it kept running even if I didnt use it. (also, the puns were starting to become too irritating.)
Plus it only works for tv, and the media guide only works in the US. Where at least 750 million of us are not.
Swapped it for this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy
This controls everything with an IR reciever, even my DSLR and the lights.
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Stock Quick Remote app has limited device suport and no learning like an app from LG g2.... Any way to use QRemote from g2 or other application with support of G Pad IR Blaster? Thnx in advance!
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Me too! Would love to see the G2's quick remote app ported over for the GPad :\
Someone please!
I spent hours looking for an app that will control my set top box.
Found nothing.
Why did LG give us such a lame app when the G2 has a wonderful one?
Is there a possibility that we can find the aformentioned .apk and install it (even though something tells me that it will not be such an easy task).
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Is there a possibility that we can find the aformentioned .apk and install it (even though something tells me that it will not be such an easy task).
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I believe the GPad only has an IR Blaster, not a receiver as well. Because of this the device is not capable of learning.
For me the only added value the G2 app will give is for the extra devices, as I have a couple of LG A/Cs in my living room.
Would love to see if we can do this. Picked up this beast yesterday and the remote app was my only complaint. Having a g2 makes it better, but would be awesome to have the same app on both
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Mandroidified said:
Would love to see if we can do this. Picked up this beast yesterday and the remote app was my only complaint. Having a g2 makes it better, but would be awesome to have the same app on both
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It sounds like a hardware limitation on the g pad. Maybe if you guys wrote LG about it they could add it tto the next g pad. I only have a Samsung phone so I have not played with the g2.
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I wonder if G2 ir blaster can learn remote control code (receiver) like HTC One or just use Predefined cods like Galaxy s4?
thanks in advance
It can learn, just add the universal remote.
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archzz said:
It can learn, just add the universal remote.
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thanks for your reply dear archzz
which app do you use for?
I use the stock one.
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ma3743 said:
hello
I wonder if G2 ir blaster can learn remote control code (receiver) like HTC One or just use Predefined cods like Galaxy s4?
thanks in advance
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Actually, it can do both.
Yes, it can learn. I was very happy with the feature, but most of the buttons are not working, atleast for me.
I have learned my phone, my ACs and none of them work. Any solution?
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Yes, it can learn. I was very happy with the feature, but most of the buttons are not working, atleast for me.
I have learned my phone, my ACs and none of them work. Any solution?
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Try reprogramming the buttons. I had that happen to me once, after recreating the remote everything worked fine ever since.
My only grouse is that every time I switch roms, all my remotes go and I have to reprogram the various remotes. It's far easier to just pick up the remote and your good to go. The only place it's useful is in a bar when you want to impress someone
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djpeesh said:
My only grouse is that every time I switch roms, all my remotes go and I have to reprogram the various remotes. It's far easier to just pick up the remote and your good to go. The only place it's useful is in a bar when you want to impress someone
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I never had to do that. I restored app data upon flashing the new ROM and it worked.