hi there,
i bought the s4 active i9295 about a week ago. want to use the IR blaster with my panasonic tv the samsung watchon app works partially, when the tv is on i can switch channels, volume, turn off, but 'turn on' does not work. on my tv remote i must keep the button pressed long for it tv to turn on, that can't be set in the watchon app. so looked for alternatives, tried pretty much all the free apps anyone else same problem? or any ideas?
this is pretty much same problem i have, so looking for an IR blaster app now that will send the IR signal for several seconds continuously to be able to turn on the tv
http forums.logitech.com/t5/Harmony-Remotes-Programming/Panasonic-TV-Long-Press-for-ON-Short-Press-for-OFF/td-p/38078/page/2
Report this to makers of Watch on. It's Peel I think. You can sort of do it also via in-app report.
Try turning TV on by channel-up/down button or by directly pressing channel number. It does work on few TVs with "press On for x seconds" behavior.
Also Smart Remote for S4 by Color Tiger Apps seemed good. It supported many other types of devices (AC, ...) but it's no longer available on Google Play. But it was rather pricey and didn't support all my odd devices so I went with a refund.
solved
have found the solution: https play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=remote.control.samsung
Samsung Galaxy with IR blaster see also http www power7.net you can specify the codes yourself with this app you just need the IR codes in some format for panasonic TVs this hex code list works ftp ftp.panasonic.com/pub/panasonic/Drivers/Monitors/Discrete-remote-control-codesProntoCCFformat.pdf
and using this tool http openremote.org/display/docs/OpenRemote+2.0+How+To+-+Integrating+GlobalCache you can calculate the corresponding IR codes and it works also with long button press
sorry to say that the app looks design wise very basic but function wise it is awesome
spicemint said:
have found the solution: https play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=remote.control.samsung
Samsung Galaxy with IR blaster see also http www power7.net you can specify the codes yourself with this app you just need the IR codes in some format for panasonic TVs this hex code list works ftp ftp.panasonic.com/pub/panasonic/Drivers/Monitors/Discrete-remote-control-codesProntoCCFformat.pdf
and using this tool http openremote.org/display/docs/OpenRemote+2.0+How+To+-+Integrating+GlobalCache you can calculate the corresponding IR codes and it works also with long button press
sorry to say that the app looks design wise very basic but function wise it is awesome
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Glad you found a way (clever and quite universal one!) and even more so that you shared it with us :good:
spicemint said:
have found the solution: https play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=remote.control.samsung
Samsung Galaxy with IR blaster see also http www power7.net you can specify the codes yourself with this app you just need the IR codes in some format for panasonic TVs this hex code list works ftp ftp.panasonic.com/pub/panasonic/Drivers/Monitors/Discrete-remote-control-codesProntoCCFformat.pdf
and using this tool http openremote.org/display/docs/OpenRemote+2.0+How+To+-+Integrating+GlobalCache you can calculate the corresponding IR codes and it works also with long button press
sorry to say that the app looks design wise very basic but function wise it is awesome
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Hi
I was just wondering if you could tell me the code you used to turn on the TV using the Samsung smart ir app
Thanks
Brown Droid said:
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I was just wondering if you could tell me the code you used to turn on the TV using the Samsung smart ir app
Thanks
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Me too...
Had no luck with converted hex codes i got from iconvert, so....
Ready and working ON-code would be very much appreciated.
Me too!
Solution found
So, like spicemint said, this is detailed version by me:
Download PDF from here:
locosp.dyndns.org/download/Discrete-remote-control-codesProntoCCFformat.pdf
Download iConvert from here:
globalcache.com/downloads
Copy/Paste PowerON/OFF HEX code from PDF to notepad and remove "enters" on end of lines.
Put that in iConvert, and to use that code you need to edit it a little, removing text etc.
I dont feel like going in too much detail but I figured out you need to repeat code 4 times for that to work, so final code that works on my Panasonic TV plasma is like this:
37000,1,1,128,63,16,16,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,16,16,48,16,2712,128,63,16,16,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,16,16,48,16,2712,128,63,16,16,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,16,16,48,16,2712,128,63,16,16,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,16,16,48,16,2712
Usin that code in Android application "Samsng IR - Universal remote"
go to settings, choose "My Remote Control 1(TV)", scrool down a bit where it says "Insert IR code string for Power command" and paste that code I gave you".
Then scrool all the way down, press "Save the IR codes" and when you scrool up and hit "Power on/Off" your TV should power on.
Took me almost 2 hours to figure out how this codes work but at least it working now.
I had problems with my Motorola box, could not change channel (turning it off/on and volume worked fine).
My solution: I got the updated WatchOn from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2669584
It is from the S5 but works significantly better than the one we have. No hacking/code recalculating necessary, just download the .apk, load it to the phone and open/run the file. It may look a little uglier, but at the improved usability I'm not complaining.
Just an alternative solution in case someone is looking for one.
Hello;
We have been working in Smart Unlock app and we would like to share with the community.
Smart Unlock has been developed by KuRouZu and HaZeX.
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With Smart Unlock you can skip the lock security while connected to a trusted Wi-Fi or Bluetooth devices. No slide, pin, pattern or facial recognition will be requested while connected to trusted devices. This app works on android 4.1+ and does not need root or any other software.
This app bypasses both the slide and the secure lock screen when enabled and connected to a trusted environment, meaning if you press the power button to wake the device, you're immediately shown your home screen.
We hope you can help us to find test our just released app in several diferent devices, and report any malfunction or bug if found.
A 7 days trial version of Smart Unlock can be found at google play, but after that time the app will ask to purchase the full version.
To avoid this issue and give a better app to the community, we have created a special version of Smart Unlock for XDA members. This XDA version is limited to 3 trusted devices , but you can use the app as long as you wish.
Download Smart Unlock v1.6 XDA version - HERE - (max. 3 trusted devices) Last updated 5-August-2015
Download Smart Unlock v1.7 Beta XDA version - HERE - Last updated 7-September-2015. Changelog beta here.
Download Smart Unlock from Google Play - HERE - ( 7 days trial)
IMPORTANT!!!!!: Some issues found with Samsung Galaxy series with touchwiz. We are working to find a solution. Please do not leave bad reviews because of this. On google play we have excluded the app for download for those devices on Google play.
To Do list: (our next things to implemtent for near future)
- BLE (bluetooth low energy) We will try make the app compatible with smartbands and smartwatchs that uses BLE.
- Add NFC
- Try to solve the issues with samsung and/ create a samsung edition of the app.
- Manual lock button without "close and exit" app.
UPDATE!!: We have been working on a new app Smart Unlock Universal - Compatible with Samsung and with some other devices that were causing issues.
Please note that this version does not support Patter Lock, only PIN and Password
Works with android 4+ and 5.1+ BUT DO NOT WORK ON android 5.0 , 5.0.1 and 5.0.2
You can try it now, we would appreciate your feedback:
Download Smart Unlock v1.5.3 UNIVERSAL XDA version - HERE - Last update 3-June-2016.
FAQs:
- Can I use Slide to unlock when connected to trusted devices instead of no lockscreen?
No, we can only set Slide to Unlock in secure areas if we configure the PIN inside our app, exactly like similar apps do. We do not like this because you can not use lock pattern for example. We prefer to keep the app without slide to unlock at secure areas but in addition you can select pin/pattern and use system default settings.
- Can Smart Unlock work with Smartbands and SmartWatchs?
We are working on it. We may have a working apk soon.
- The application does not work with my bluetooth device
Maybe you have a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). This kind of bluetooth are not supported yet, although some models works, we are working on it. In the meanwhile you need a normal bluetooth device like Car audio, Parrot or any BT loudspeaker. The bluetooth device must be paired/connected to the phone os tablet.
- Sometimes the app stops working or/and has been closed.
Make sure your are not using any task killer or memory optimizer that stops apps in background. If you are using any of those apps, you can add smart unlock in their exceptions list.
Here you have some of the detected incompatible apps but there may be more:
- Clean Master
- ES Task Manager
- SONY Smart Connect
- Llama (profile manager)
- ACDisplay
- Snaplock Locker
- Gravity Screen Pro
- Airwatch
- Is this app compatible with my SAMSUNG device?
Sorry but we can not make the app to work with most SAMSUNG devices due to samsung modifications in the native android lockscreen keyguard.
But the app is working properly on Samsung Google Edition or with custom ROM like CyanogenMod.
- When NFC and Location features will be implemented?
We can not guarantee an exact date. Actually we are working on improving the stability of the application before continuing adding new features.
Hope you can help us with our testing. We are listening for suggestion.
Thanks for your time
IMPORTANT!!!!!: We can not make the app to work with most SAMSUNG phone because they have modified the lockscreen keyguard native in android. Only working properly on samsung google edition or with custom roms like cyanogen.
Note: This app has been developed by KuRouZu and HaZeX. Please feel free to contact us in a private message if we can help you in any way.
I've been using on an M8 with Skydragon Lollipop ROM with no issues. Will let you know how it goes over the next couple of days. Much appreciated as Lollipop's Smart Lock isn't quite as good as I'd like.
davstir said:
I've been using on an M8 with Skydragon Lollipop ROM with no issues. Will let you know how it goes over the next couple of days. Much appreciated as Lollipop's Smart Lock isn't quite as good as I'd like.
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Hello, Thanks for your report. We created this app because the default android smart lock, as you pointed, isn´t as good as it seems at begginig. We have found Smart Unlock to be far more reliable for everyday use. Thanks for trying the app and we will appreciate any other feedback in the upcoming days.
For other XDA members: If you test our app please tell us the device model and if everything worked as it should. We need testing specially on Samsung , LG and Sony device models. Thanks!
To bad BT unlocking won't work on Z2, I hope you'll find a way to fix it.
In a meanwhile if you want, I can catch logcat so you could see what's happening with a BT on Z2.
I'm quite sure that a problem is in Sony BT security mechanism, as you probably know, we have stock app for BT unlocking and that could be the problem...
funky0308 said:
To bad BT unlocking won't work on Z2, I hope you'll find a way to fix it.
In a meanwhile if you want, I can catch logcat so you could see what's happening with a BT on Z2.
I'm quite sure that a problem is in Sony BT security mechanism, as you probably know, we have stock app for BT unlocking and that could be the problem...
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Thanks for your offert about the logcat, we may need to send a special apk for this purpose. I have a Sony Tablet Z, I have tested the unlock with wifi and it was working fine but I have no tested with bluetooth, I will do it as soon as I get home.
I hate personalization layers from manufacturers >.< , its a pain for developers.
Thanks for your testing time.
hazex said:
Thanks for your offert about the logcat, we may need to send a special apk for this purpose. I have a Sony Tablet Z, I have tested the unlock with wifi and it was working fine but I have no tested with bluetooth, I will do it as soon as I get home.
I hate personalization layers from manufacturers >.< , its a pain for developers.
Thanks for your testing time.
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Anytime...
Good luck with app I really hope you'll find a way to have all functions working on Xperia Z family...
I have been testing on Xperia Z tablet and is working as fine everythink. Probably is a Z2+ issue... I will try to solve it! Im working on it.
Seems to work on my n6, way better then stock, since trusted places doesn't work.
tappin from my Nexus 6
sway40 said:
Seems to work on my n6, way better then stock, since trusted places doesn't work.
tappin from my Nexus 6
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Thanks for your feedback, We are glad to listen that is working for you better than android native trusted places!!
Hi, If you find any bug, please send us the exact device model and the steps to reproduce this bug.
Currently we have detected some issues only on Xperia Z2/3 using bluetooth and Galaxy Note 4. We are working in a debug apk and we will send it to anyone interested helping us to debug for the incompatible devices. We would like to support as many devices as posible. Thanks in advanced.
Such a wonderful app, i like the material design and how simple to use it, and its working just fine on lg g3 custom rom 5.0
But the only thing i didn't like about it is the screen never locks up!! In Google smart unlock when u r connected to trusted device and wants to unlock the screen it takes u to the lockscreen and then u swipe to unlock or tap the locker to lock the device !!
I hope u give an option to do that , it will be perfect ☺☺
Aboody Zomar said:
Such a wonderful app, i like the material design and how simple to use it, and its working just fine on lg g3 custom rom 5.0
But the only thing i didn't like about it is the screen never locks up!! In Google smart unlock when u r connected to trusted device and wants to unlock the screen it takes u to the lockscreen and then u swipe to unlock or tap the locker to lock the device !!
I hope u give an option to do that , it will be perfect ☺☺
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Hello! THanks for trying Smart Unlock!
Showing a slide when connected to trusted devices is not possible for an app without root (at least as was as we know). We will investigate more deeply as we think this would be a great feature.
We appreciate you noticed the materials design, we have done more work on interface than we are used to.
hazex said:
Hi, If you find any bug, please send us the exact device model and the steps to reproduce this bug.
Currently we have detected some issues only on Xperia Z2/3 using bluetooth and Galaxy Note 4. We are working in a debug apk and we will send it to anyone interested helping us to debug for the incompatible devices. We would like to support as many devices as posible. Thanks in advanced.
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Hi again.
We have bought a Sony Z2 for testing. After some tests, Smart Connect is not what generates de issues (as we belived).
In sony Z2 with android 4.4 there is an option at settings "unlock with bluetooth devices" , Make sure this is disabled because this will create issues with Smart Unlock app and sony xperia models.
We have also to notice that SWR10 smartband es a BLW (bluetooth Low Energy) and this can also be responsible of the BT interruptions and the unlock request after switch on the device screen. This issue is generated for the BLE devices and we will try to find a workaround for this kind of devices.
Anyway, on Z2/Z3 and other sony models should work fine under wifi and/or normal BT devices (not BLE) as far as the native sony unlock solution in "settings>system>security" is disabled.
Hope this helps!
There is a new update on Google Play with some visual improvements on low resolutions and the problems with Z2 and Z3 are solved. We will keep on working on this app, hope you like it.
Regards
Just tried this on my S4, GPE 5.0 rom. Works great! Thank you.
Just wondering whether it would be possible to have the option of it not completely killing the keyguard? I kind of like it (as long as it's swipe to unlock at home).
Just tried this on my Nexus 4, on version 5.0.1 and works
Thank you.
mooyaart said:
Just tried this on my S4, GPE 5.0 rom. Works great! Thank you.
Just wondering whether it would be possible to have the option of it not completely killing the keyguard? I kind of like it (as long as it's swipe to unlock at home).
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Hello, is not posible to keep the swipe to unlock only at home. We tried this but is not possible (as far as we know) without root. We will investigate deeply. Thanks for your suggestion.
hazex said:
Hello, is not posible to keep the swipe to unlock only at home. We tried this but is not possible (as far as we know) without root. We will investigate deeply. Thanks for your suggestion.
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Then add root support
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Thanks for posting this, although unfortunately it does not seem to work with my phone.
OnePlus One on CM11S (44S) 4.4.4 with Pinlock using trusted WiFi.
When screen is on/unlocked, the icon shows "Device Unlocked," however when I hit the power button and on again, the pin screen comes up and I can see the Smart Unlock icon in the "locked" state until I enter my pin.
It does however work fine on my tablet using the same Wifi (Samsung Galaxy Note 8 on CM11 Nightly).
There was also mention of a potential debug build for troubleshooting? I'd be happy and willing to run this to collect some information if you are interested in making it work on the Oneplus One. I'd really love to have this functionality on my phone!