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[Q] Keyboard bluetooth profile query

Have looked but not found. Once the Nook Color is rooted does it use the HID bluetooth profile or the SPP bluetooth profile? Or another profile? And does it vary depending on what one uses to root?
I need to know to think about/try bluetooth keyboards. (If it matters, planning to root with Cyanogen mod either on my own or buying chip. Probably on my own with Sandisk Class 4 16GB.)
Thanks guys and will share what I learn.
Alley

You need to have CM7 rather than just be rooted. It is CM7 that added support for the bluetooth hardware that was in the Nook but was not used until CM7 developers turned it on.
Range of operation can be quite limited and varies from device to device. I successfully use a mini bluetooth keyboard/touchpad (iPazzPort) which connects with a HID profile. This device works well up to about 8 feet away.

Where did you get the keyboard?
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You can get them via Amazon. Search for "iPazzport Bluetooth". Be careful to look for the Bluetooth version as they do a very similar model which works via non-bluetooth RF with a special dongle. The model I got is something like KP-810-10-BTT and it has built in touchpad, laser pointer and a USB Bluetooth dongle. They do other models with just keyboards but I liked having the touchpad as well.
I actually got mine on eBay saving a bit more over the Amazon sourced version. I think I paid about $26.
As well as Nook usage I found it works well as a little remote keyboard into my Media Center PC, although I am now using the Nook itself with the Universal Remote App as a remote control for this as well.

HD Dock Remote

I'm considering purchasing the HD Dock, mainly for the remote as well as the docking features as well. But my question is, is the remote only able to be used when in the dock, or can I use it whenever? Also, is it bluetooth or infrared?
Thanks guys!

ubergenius said:
I'm considering purchasing the HD Dock, mainly for the remote as well as the docking features as well. But my question is, is the remote only able to be used when in the dock, or can I use it whenever? Also, is it bluetooth or infrared?
Thanks guys!
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You must be docked to use the remote. I believe it's infrared.
Honestly, the remote is a nice bonus, but if it's really your main reason for buying the HD dock you will likely be disappointed. For one thing, it doesn't work with all apps -- the Netflix app, for instance, won't respond to it. It will work with Google Music, some video players, and you can use it to scroll inside a web browser. The volume/mute buttons can be useful. The buttons however can be kind of "sticky" and difficult to keep from over-pressing.
Having said that, I love my HD dock. I hardly use the remote though. I have a wireless mouse and keyboard attached via a USB dongle and I mainly use those to navigate, in both Webtop and Mirroring modes. I think you will find a wireless mouse works much better for most couch-surfing purposes vs. the remote. Logitech now makes a "couch mouse" which works great for me.

It's a special RF remote. It works directly with the dock. It is rather short range too, likely because it uses a button cell battery. On the plus side, the dock enables USB host, allowing for use of flash drives, keyboards and mice.
I got mine for $55 on ebay. Keep in mind that it doesn't come with the hdmi cable(I know), but you can get one from amazon for like $5.
[Edit] It looks like I was wrong. It is IR. Just checked it with my camera app. Most camera sensors detect IR and translate it into white light.
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can you hook up a USB screen, mouse and keyboard all to the dock, or does it only have two USB ports? Im going to try hooking it to a computer monitor tha I have.

[Q]Chromecast as wireless display?

With the feature of being able to connect to wireless displays in 4.4, does anyone think there would be a way to make the chromecast act as a wireless display so we can stream our phones/tablets to our TV?
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Search this forum for Miracast, you'll find some helpful posts on this.
Chromecast is built around a different protocol at present - discovery and launch, aka DIAL.
You can do with varying degrees of success from a PC.
Samsungs and HTCs have had it for more than a year provided you use their specific adapters.

[Q] Use S-Beam or Allshare to cruise ship TV?

So we're going on a cruise in a month, and with a little research, I discovered that Carnival has Samsung TV's in their stateroom. My question: has anyone ever successfully used S-Beam or Allshare to watch videos or view pictures on their cabin TV from their S5? I have a chromecast, but for the time being (until the update is released), it requires a wifi signal. There's no way in hell I'm going to pay the exorbitant internet fees that cruise ships charge, and I read that the hdmi ports on those TV's are "turned off" anyway. BUT, I also read that I could use the Samsung Remote Control app to change the settings on the TV to "Global" and then go from there. Any thoughts?

Does sbeam or allshare require permission to access the files? I have never used these apps for much so I don't remember if you have to send a signal to another device which then has to accept it to connect. If that is the case the ship probably has it set up where only specific devices are allowed to connect. I'm sure it can't hurt to call the company and ask if they can do something to help. Good luck tho.
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In order to use allshare, the Samsung tv has to be a smart tv . Yes you can use your S5 remote control on those tv.
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How to use my smartphone as a TV remote through Chromecast ?

I have an old Sony Smart ready tv , I have Chromecast on it also and cable also
Now issue is I have lost my remote for TV , I want to know is there any way I can use my Andriod smartphone as a TV remote control using Chromecast
My phone does not have IR blaster so the only option is through WiFi , I was just thinking that my Chromecast is connected with wifi and smartphone too ,there may be any way through which this is possible ,please suggest

Sudhirkashkari said:
I have an old Sony Smart ready tv , I have Chromecast on it also and cable also
Now issue is I have lost my remote for TV , I want to know is there any way I can use my Andriod smartphone as a TV remote control using Chromecast
My phone does not have IR blaster so the only option is through WiFi , I was just thinking that my Chromecast is connected with wifi and smartphone too ,there may be any way through which this is possible ,please suggest
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Interesting idea, but I think that this is not possible.
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