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Universal remote?

I'm just setting up a new office lounge.
At home I've used a Vizio Google TV (which has pass-thru HDMI) to control the TV, the Google TV box and the DVR cable box. I'd like to get a Nexus Player for the office but as it doesn't have HDMI switching, I'm wondering what people are doing to reduce the remote clutter?
The TV is a brand new Sony Smart TV (W790B) - unfortunately couldn't wait for an integrated Sony Android TV .
I presume the NP remote is BT so that creates an additional layer of complexity>
I've used some logitech universal remotes in the past which were "ok" but would love first-hand feedback.

mickliq said:
I'm just setting up a new office lounge.
At home I've used a Vizio Google TV (which has pass-thru HDMI) to control the TV, the Google TV box and the DVR cable box. I'd like to get a Nexus Player for the office but as it doesn't have HDMI switching, I'm wondering what people are doing to reduce the remote clutter?
The TV is a brand new Sony Smart TV (W790B) - unfortunately couldn't wait for an integrated Sony Android TV .
I presume the NP remote is BT so that creates an additional layer of complexity>
I've used some logitech universal remotes in the past which were "ok" but would love first-hand feedback.
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You could use a flirc receiver and use any IR control to control the NP.

I am using the Logitech Smart Control with it. There isn't an official profile for it yet but there is a working compatible profile for it. The only key I can't map to it is the menu button. Also, if you rapidly press the buttons, it sometimes loses the connection for a short time. Other than that, it's been awesome only having to use 1 remote!
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I am using the Logitech Smart Control with it. There isn't an official profile for it yet but there is a working compatible profile for it. The only key I can't map to it is the menu button. Also, of you rapidly press the buttons, it sometimes louse's the connection for a short time. Other than that, it's been awesome only having to use 1 remote!
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Thank you for the great suggestion! Do you know how the Smart Control communicates with the NP? Is it by BT? What "compatible profile" did you use?

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Thank you for the great suggestion! Do you know how the Smart Control communicates with the NP? Is it by BT? What "compatible profile" did you use?
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The Smart Control has a unifying receiver that does both IR and bluetooth. This is where I got the steps to set it up.
Logitech | Forum Guide
Here is a copy and paste of what was said if you don't feel like accessing the link:
1. On the app, go to Harmony Setup > Add / Edit Devices & Activities > Devices > Add Device
2. Select 'Computer' from the list > Windows
3. Select 'Yes' when it asks you if you want to screate a new Activity with the newly added device.
4. Select devices to be included in your activity
5. Select 'Watch PC' for Activity Type
6. Once you've finished up selecting all the input for your devices, it will go into a bluetooh pairing mode to allow you to pair up the remote with the windows computer.
7. Navigate to Settings on your Nexus Player > Remotes & accessories > Add Accessory. Give it a few seconds and it should find a "Harmony Keyboard". Select it, and your'e done.
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Hope this helps

How to mirror screen to an android box?

Trying to mirror my screen to my raspberry pi (openelec) running kodi. What app do you guys use to mirror your phones screen to your Android boxes?
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You mean wireless screen mirroring ?!
I had problem too cause i couldn't find "Enable Wireless Screen" check box in menu.
Solution is root your phone and edit build.prop and add this line at most bottom
persist.debug.wfd.enable=1
Reboot and you're welcome
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That will allow you to use Miracast, but unless the receiving box is set up to receive casting then it won't do you much good.
Why would you want to cast to that box? If the content is on your phone and you want to use the Android box to display it on a TV then you would be better off using the DLNA functionality to stream it from Kodi on the Android box.
More of a description of what you are trying to do will allow people to come up with a solution as I am not sure what you are asking is the best way.

Any way to get a Android TV like experience?

Currently it's kinda hard to navigate because it's not possible to type with joycons. Apps like YouTube are also impossible to use in docked mode. Does anyone already experimented a bit and got a better experience?

You could try to remote control your switch with your smartphone.
Something like DroidMote should work. I might try DroidMote myself but the Server app is paid and I don't really want to add my Google account to the switch (I am not using GAPPS on switch). Maybe buying it on my phone, backing up with Titanium Backup and restoring it on the switch will do the trick.

You *may* be able to get an android tv bluetooth remote and connect it. I have not tried.

Kodi can give you a great dashboard for an htpc setup with a custom theme. You can even have it auto launch when you boot into android so you never see the android interface just a nice tv setup. That's how I have my Android tv boxes. I use one of these style remotes as well for the keyboard:
https://www.amazon.com/ILEBYGO-Back...e+tv+keyboard&qid=1564503866&s=gateway&sr=8-4
You will want to use Android TV apps for landscape apps like youtube etc.

I use one of these when it's in docked mode. Just have the dongle plugged into the dock and you have an easy to use mouse and keyboard.
https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Rii-Wireless-Keyboard-Raspberry/dp/B00Z81U3YY

Try hal launcher and the leakback keyboard.

sorry for kidnapping your thread, but when you use docked mode, does it go to fullscreen? Mine stays with black bars up and down... would say that it's not outputting the correct resolution...

Just want to recommend airscreen so you can use it as a Chromecast.

Replace the default launcher with TV Launcher or HALauncher. Use a blue tooth or wireless keyboard until the soft keyboard get fix. The current Amazon Fire TV remote can be paired using blue tooth and works with this android build.

I think would be great if someone with more experience could port this solution https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0ByIKEmoQi-hpYXBpbV9Sb3JFeVk
It is way to convert Shield Tablet into Android TV Shield. I've found this pdf with guide and files in zips folder. It obviously doesn't flash because Lineage has different file structure, but maybe it doesn't require much tweaking. It would be great, because it comes with Chromecast support and there are plenty Android TV apps which require full Android TV structure.

The scripts itself seems compatable, the only thing that needs proper porting would be TV Gapps. If anyone can port these successfully let me know.

Think it shouldn't be to hard to transform the OS into a Android TV. Just don't have a Switch to play with it, but i really like the Idea... Think i will grab a Switch around Christmas and make it happen...

is it technically possible to implement framerate switching and widevine level 1 support for drm protected content playback in hd in the switch android port?
see my questions here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ni...wers/to-change-tv-refreshrate-docked-t3992615
i'm really curious about that.
would be awesome to watch stuff with the proper refreshrate for smooth playback and the drm protected content in hd in docked mode

Control an Android TV via smartphone (use smartphone as mouse or keyboard for Android TV)

I am estonished how less information I could find about that topic. Control a TV set via standard IR remote control is painful. Just think about type in a search word for the different apps.
Wouldn't it be much easier to use smartphone for this? I found in PlayStore quite a few apps that promise things like that, but I get non of them working. Most time they doesn't even find my Android TV, although all is in same net.
The only app I could found that does at least a little was the "Android TV Remote" (yellow icon) - but only after manually type in my IP. But it can just move curser a bit, so not so helpful.
I heard about Googles own app: "Android TV Remote Service".
RIP Android TV remote app, hello Google TV remote app
Out with the old, in with the new.
www.theverge.com
While I could found that app on PC google store, it was not available at smart phone? Why that. So I go for some other place to download as:
Android TV Remote Service APK Download
Download Android TV Remote Service APK - Android TV Remote Service is an application from Google designed to work specifically with Android TV devic...
mobile.softpedia.com
but couldn't install it.
Anyone has some ideas how to solve the problem?

same interest

Keyboard & Mouse Tanpa Server - App su Google Play
Trasforma il tuo dispositivo Android in mouse e tastiera remoti Bluetooth!
play.google.com
Check this app. I'm currently using it and I find it quite useful

Any keyboard for Android TV which has full-size? I mean like hacker keyboard but support remote?

Use KDE Connect.
I'd recommend installing using "adb install -g" to grant all permissions except for accessability.

[Guide] Getting and setting up initial control in RetroArch w/o config file

Until now I ran RetroPie on a Raspberry. Now I got a cheap TV box for basically free and was thinking why do I need 2 "boxes" sitting next to the TV? That is how I came across RetroArch. Installation on the TV box is straight forward - also starting. But that is where the fast track ended as I have a "Generic USB Controller". With a bit of luck and playing with the config file I was kind of able moving through the top menu but did not make it to any submenu. Also any USB/bluetooth keyboard that I have was not successful.
The trick is to know that RetroArch seems to be developed for touch screens. OK, give it a try and touch your TV I now have fingerprints on it but no reaction from RetroArch...
Step 1:
Grab any touch screen sensitive device you can get your hands on, e.g. smartphone, tablet, etc.
Download and install TeamViewer Remote Control
Step 2:
Fire up your Android TV box
Download and install TeamViewer Quick Support
IMPORTANT: Download and install the TeamViewer Quick Support Add-On
Step 3:
Start TeamViewer Quick Support on the TV box
Start TeamViewer Remote Control on your mobile/tablet/... and enter the ID from the quick support from your TV box
Agree to and approve to any questions
I could now control my TV box remotely via my 2nd device, started RetroArch and, in there, was able going through all menus and setup my "Generic USB Controller". After saving the setup/config (remotely), I could navigate through the menus as usual by only using the Generic USB Controller.
Note: This does not solve the problem with the controls in the games - in case you have them!

FAQ
Q: After entering the ID for the remote control I cannot connect to the TV box.
A: Install the Quick Support Add-On - that is needed to make the remote control work (at least it was for my case/setup).
Q: I cannot install the Quick Support Add-On.
A: If installation of the Add-On fails or is not possible directly from the app, either download the Add-On as seperate apk or give it a try via the full TeamViewer app.
Q: My controller is now working in RetroArch's menus but not in the games.
A: This is known challenge with RetroArch. My solution was just to get a foot in the door for controlling the menus in RetroArch in case that your controller/keyboard is not recognized by default.