guys can anyone suggest a programe that will allow me to control the frequency of my ir port, i wish to control an auto door that i have to drive through at work, frequency of 433,92MHz
cheers in advance
Download remote control software. As far as I remember the majority if not all, allow you to record an IR signal from a remote for playback on your IR port at another time.
thats great cheers any ideas of a good utility to use, i spent some time last night looking around handango but wasnt that usefull?
Its been a while since I've looked into this, as most HTC phones don't come with IR anymore. Since you don't need anything too fancy, my reccomendation would be to see if you can locate any freeware remote control software. Otherwise, you can try some shareware software in the meantime. Probably the most robust and customisable software is this one:
http://www.novii.tv/pocketpc/deluxe/
Hi guys,
I've recently got a Playstation 3 and want a remote control. Now, like most of you I have a universal remote controlling all my other gear (TV, amplifier, fridge, etc). The remote offered by Sony is Bluetooth, not so helpful when I want to integrate it into my existing universal remote control (Logitech Harmony 525).
I was wondering if anyone has managed to find a decent IR option to plug into their PS3 - I know they exist, and I've heard mixed reviews.
I would ideally like all the functionality of a decent remote (so I can control my PS3 (turn on/off, eject and all other normal functions watching a DVD/blu-ray) using my universal remote control. So I would probably need to purchase some third-party (USB) IR device and integrate it into my Harmony 525. Not too much to ask?
Any recommendations guys?
Ray.
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Hi guys,
I've recently got a Playstation 3 and want a remote control. Now, like most of you I have a universal remote controlling all my other gear (TV, amplifier, fridge, etc). The remote offered by Sony is Bluetooth, not so helpful when I want to integrate it into my existing universal remote control (Logitech Harmony 525).
I was wondering if anyone has managed to find a decent IR option to plug into their PS3 - I know they exist, and I've heard mixed reviews.
I would ideally like all the functionality of a decent remote (so I can control my PS3 (turn on/off, eject and all other normal functions watching a DVD/blu-ray) using my universal remote control. So I would probably need to purchase some third-party (USB) IR device and integrate it into my Harmony 525. Not too much to ask?
Any recommendations guys?
Ray.
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Before you purchase anything download pocket blu if you have an android phone and its probably available for the iphone too.
Wait they have remote controls for fridge's?
ps3player said:
Hi guys,
I've recently got a Playstation 3 and want a remote control. Now, like most of you I have a universal remote controlling all my other gear (TV, amplifier, fridge, etc). The remote offered by Sony is Bluetooth, not so helpful when I want to integrate it into my existing universal remote control (Logitech Harmony 525).
I was wondering if anyone has managed to find a decent IR option to plug into their PS3 - I know they exist, and I've heard mixed reviews.
I would ideally like all the functionality of a decent remote (so I can control my PS3 (turn on/off, eject and all other normal functions watching a DVD/blu-ray) using my universal remote control. So I would probably need to purchase some third-party (USB) IR device and integrate it into my Harmony 525. Not too much to ask?
Any recommendations guys?
Ray.
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Has anyone been able to set up the Remote app to work with the Apple TV? I gave it a shot but it didn't seem to work.
Thanks!
*bump* cause I'm trying to do the same thing...
Yes i got it to work. I setup another remote profile and I believe I setup the new profile as another TV but of course this one controls the Apple TV. so my channel buttons are grayed out in this remote. To program the directional buttons, menu, play and pause I "trained" each command by pointing my Harmony One into the HTC One's IR window and held down the command until the HTC One learned it. It works great
I would love to see a physical remote used with the chromecast. I feel that is a major item missing when it comes to controlling a set top box. This wouldn't be all that helpful with casting, but for netflix/hulu use and other apps it would be great. I like having dedicated/physical buttons for things.
Not sure where to begin on this journey. Anyone else feel the same way I do?
Possible options:
WiiMote - Bluetooth?
Keyboard - bluetooth
Is this someones attemp at a wiimote + chromecast?
https://code.google.com/p/chromecas...entation/ABI/testing/sysfs-driver-hid-wiimote
Don't know what you'd control with that.
You can use a wiimote/dualshock 3 with your android device to control YouTube, if that's what you mean.
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Don't know what you'd control with that.
You can use a wiimote/dualshock 3 with your android device to control YouTube, if that's what you mean.
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I think they're after a physical implementation of RemoteCast
Closest thing I can think of would be to see if RemoteCast's dev would support some kind of paired Bluetooth controller like a Wiimote, but its function would still be tied to a phone/tablet somewhere.
If Chromecast does well, I wouldn't be surprised if Google releases some firmware that enables the Bluetooth part of its WiFi chip and sells us a remote and/or provides Bluetooth functionality in the SDK. But first things first, they need to release the SDK...
I would be much more interested in some IR Control myself...
Not just for when I'm using the Chromecast but for when I'm not as well.
If implemented it could automatically change your TV to the chromecast input when you cast something to Chromecast and when your not casting it would allow the Chromecast to serve as a conduit to using your tablet/phone as a full IR remote for your TV, Set Top Boxes and whatever else you have at your Home Entertainment system.
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I would be much more interested in some IR Control myself...
Not just for when I'm using the Chromecast but for when I'm not as well.
If implemented it could automatically change your TV to the chromecast input when you cast something to Chromecast and when your not casting it would allow the Chromecast to serve as a conduit to using your tablet/phone as a full IR remote for your TV, Set Top Boxes and whatever else you have at your Home Entertainment system.
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Mine already changes the channel and turns the TV on if it's off.
Unless you have an unusual setup, all you need to do is enabled HDMI-CEC in your TV's settings, and make sure Chromecast has power when the TV is off (if you want it to turn the TV on).
IR would be quite complicated, mainly because something has to receive the IR and process it.
You'd probably be better off getting a network-enabled IR receiver/blaster like the GlobalCache GC-100 to do network-triggered IR blasting.
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Mine already changes the channel and turns the TV on if it's off.
Unless you have an unusual setup, all you need to do is enabled HDMI-CEC in your TV's settings, and make sure Chromecast has power when the TV is off (if you want it to turn the TV on).
IR would be quite complicated, mainly because something has to receive the IR and process it.
You'd probably be better off getting a network-enabled IR receiver/blaster like the GlobalCache GC-100 to do network-triggered IR blasting.
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I don't have that option on my TVs...
As for receiving IR.... no not what I am asking...Just for the chromecast to SEND IR and act as the globalcache device does.just on the Tx side.
I don't want to use a IR remote I want to be able to control the Home Ent system (Ir devices) via my Tablet. All I need is Tx for that and if CC had a mini plug for IR transmitter lead and some IR emitter circuitry it could do it. IR Codes would be set via the Tablet App.
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I don't have that option on my TVs...
As for receiving IR.... no not what I am asking...Just for the chromecast to SEND IR and act as the globalcache device does.just on the Tx side.
I don't want to use a IR remote I want to be able to control the Home Ent system (Ir devices) via my Tablet. All I need is Tx for that and if CC had a mini plug for IR transmitter lead and some IR emitter circuitry it could do it. IR Codes would be set via the Tablet App.
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Ahh, I see. Well, I was working within the constraints of what could potentially be done with software development and existing hardware.
Adding an IR minijack to Chromecast is well outside of that.
bhiga said:
Ahh, I see. Well, I was working within the constraints of what could potentially be done with software development and existing hardware.
Adding an IR minijack to Chromecast is well outside of that.
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Yes but I'm already thinking towards Chromecast II! LOL
Or would they call it Chromecast 2014 like they did with the Nexus by adding rear facing camera and LTE! LOL
Asphyx said:
Yes but I'm already thinking towards Chromecast II! LOL
Or would they call it Chromecast 2014 like they did with the Nexus by adding rear facing camera and LTE! LOL
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I'm hoping more along Chromecast 2015 - at least give the current one a full year before making it obsolete!
bhiga said:
I'm hoping more along Chromecast 2015 - at least give the current one a full year before making it obsolete!
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Maybe we both should just hope we get rid of the whitelist before 2020! LOL
Doesnt have to be an IR remote. Could be wireless like on the Roku, or bluetooth like on the Wii.
An IR blaster on the ChromeCast would be helpful for learning remotes, so you could have 1 remote to control all of your devices.
I just prefer the physical feel of a remote. Not having to fumble around looking for capacitive buttons.
Im trying to find a cheap alternative to a Roku 3.
$35 Chromecast + remote would be cheaper than $75+ for the R3.
Why the hell do you need a physical remote when its all network based anyways? IR remote is not needed for any of the apps and an IR remote wouldn't handle all advances functions seamlessly anyways. What do you want an apple TV remote which is about worthless and constantly getting lost anyways? Perhaps and hdmi-cec network based remote might be cool but HDMI cec is still wonky though its a lot better than a few years ago.
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Asphyx it might be that it is not named HDMI-CEC as the diffrent vendors like to call it there own name. Here is a list over the most well known names of HDMI-CEC and it is something that have been in flat screens the last 5-6 years now so as long your tv is not older then that you should have it.
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Branding Vendor
Anynet Samsung
BRAVIA Sync Sony
KURO Link Pioneer
NetCommand Mitsubishi
REGZA-LINK Toshiba
RIHD Onkyo
SimpLink LG
I am just hoping for more implementation of HDMI-CEC. I would like to use the atual tv remote to play/pause or fast fwd etc. I would also like the ability to NOT turn on the tv when i fire up google music. Now if it could turn on my receiver that would be great
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Asphyx it might be that it is not named HDMI-CEC as the diffrent vendors like to call it there own name. Here is a list over the most well known names of HDMI-CEC and it is something that have been in flat screens the last 5-6 years now so as long your tv is not older then that you should have it.
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Branding Vendor
Anynet Samsung
BRAVIA Sync Sony
KURO Link Pioneer
NetCommand Mitsubishi
REGZA-LINK Toshiba
RIHD Onkyo
SimpLink LG
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Yes but I'm almost certain that standard was made more recently than the TV I have...
I pretty much have a first Gen HDTV and believe the CEC Protocal was not part of HDMI 1.1
It wasn't available until HDMI 1.2a if I'm not mistaken.
I could check for a firmware upgrade but merely changing the channel on the TV to Chromecast is only part of what I would like it to do.
I suppose I will have to spring for the $200 IRoverIP blaster to get it.
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I am just hoping for more implementation of HDMI-CEC. I would like to use the atual tv remote to play/pause or fast fwd etc.
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Many would find that handy - so it is a bit strange that it has not yet been implemented. One reason might be that the chromecast team want to emphasise that a remote is not necessary and that controlling using a mobile device is preferable. I guess that it will be added down the road (just like the delete button was added to gmail).
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Many would find that handy - so it is a bit strange that it has not yet been implemented. One reason might be that the chromecast team want to emphasise that a remote is not necessary and that controlling using a mobile device is preferable. I guess that it will be added down the road (just like the delete button was added to gmail).
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Actually the most likely reason is they wanted to keep the cost down at it's current $35 and adding any IR or extra CEC support would have driven the price up another 10-20 dollars.
These things we are hoping for may all show up whenever Chromecast II comes along.
Right now they are competing with Miracast dongles that can be had for around the same price point.
I think the target with this initial version was to do Miracast better because it can work over wired networks as well and frees the device that initializes the stream to do other things..
Not possible with Miracast!
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Actually the most likely reason is they wanted to keep the cost down at it's current $35 and adding any IR or extra CEC support would have driven the price up another 10-20 dollars.
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The chromecast is already using some CEC functions so additional HW would be probably not be required to implement support for using the TV remote to control the dongle.
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The chromecast is already using some CEC functions so additional HW would be probably not be required to implement support for using the TV remote to control the dongle.
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Big difference between adding a Transistor or two to a chip that will make a contact to switch to the current input or Power On than it is to put an entire set of them that can do much more complex functions. Just the TV compatibility alone would add to the price.
I agree it should be possible to do easily but these things all need to be added to the silicon which would make it cost more.
This is SOP for any new device you're trying to get adopted. The Next gen will probably add a ton of things to inspire upgrading to it.
Remember the Nexus7 (2012) came with no Rear Facing Camera or LTE to keep the price down as well....
Fast Forward to 2013 and Nexus 7 (2013) has BOTH included!
This version we have now is a proof of concept device, Gets us hooked and serves as a starter platform to get 3rd Party support for it's innovative streaming methods.
And now that is done so the 3rd parties can start making it useful while Google thinks up what the next generation can do that the first gen doesn't do but probably should!
Just a matter of time of you ask me...And don't be surprised to see some Chromecast functionality built into your smart TV that has the full blown IR and CEC support your looking for.
Here is a list of all the functions CEC does most of which have no useful application regarding Chromecast until such time as they decide using Chromecast as an IP Remote device is something they really want to do. And most are not applicable other than play stop and pause.
One Touch Play allows devices to switch the TV to use it as the active source when playback starts (Currently Supported I believe)
System Standby enables users to switch multiple devices to standby mode with the press of one button
Preset Transfer transfers the tuner channel setup to another TV set
One Touch Record allows users to record whatever is currently being shown on the HDTV screen on a selected recording device
Timer Programming allows users to use the electronic program guides (EPGs) that are built into many HDTVs and set-top-boxes to program the timer in recording devices like PVRs and DVRs
System Information checks all components for bus addresses and configuration
Deck Control allows a component to interrogate and control the operation (play, pause, rewind etc.), of a playback component (Blu-ray or HD DVD player or a Camcorder, etc.) (This is what your looking for I sure wouldn't mind having this)
Tuner Control allows a component to control the tuner of another component
OSD Display uses the OSD of the TV set to display text
Device Menu Control allows a component to control the menu system of another component by passing through the user interface (UI) commands
Routing Control controls the switching of signal sources (Currently Supported)
Remote Control Pass Through allows remote control commands to be passed through to other devices within the system (I want THIS!)
Device OSD Name Transfer transfers the preferred device names to the TV set
System Audio Control allows the volume of an AV receiver, integrated amplifier or pre-amplifier to be controlled using any remote control from a suitably equipped device(s) in the system (You and I would BOTH like this!)
Asphyx said:
Big difference between adding a Transistor or two to a chip that will make a contact to switch to the current input or Power On than it is to put an entire set of them that can do much more complex functions. Just the TV compatibility alone would add to the price.
I agree it should be possible to do easily but these things all need to be added to the silicon which would make it cost more.
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That might be. I do not know. The Chromcast is powered by the Marvel Armanda 1500-mini chip which is also used in other devices. I do not know what CEC capabilities this chip has but according to its documentation it supports HDMI v1.4 while CEC was introduced in v1.3. I think that both the fact that this is a "standard" chip also used in other devices and the fact that it uses HDMI v1.4 points in the direction that the HW in the Chromecast dongle supports more CEC functions than the ones currently exposed.
Hi,
I shall want to turn on my Home Theater with Tasker.
It's possible?
I know that it is possible with Onkyo remote or peel smart remote but I would want use run tag and to tasker.
Thank you.
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I have a project set up to show a permanent notification when connected to my home WiFi. This has a button linked to a task which pings the server & depending on response either sends a wake on LAN command or sends a shutdown command.
It requires secure settings for the ping, WoL Wake On Lan Wan (in play store), Droid Remote Lite for the shutdown option (also in play store but requires a small Java app running on PC) & also auto input to action the shutdown command in Droid remote. I've attached the xml you'd need to add your wifi SID to the profile trigger, setup WOL & link the plugin in tasker to the profile, setup Droid remote for your Home Theatre's IP & change the IP in the secure settings part of the task for the ping. There may be simpler ways if doing the shutdown element but I'm not experienced enough with tasker yet. Any suggestions on improvement welcome.
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There are many ways to achieve this depending what hardware you have at home. I'm able to turn on my TV, Amplifier and HTPC using Tasker and a Veralite Z-Wave hub.
I first sent the "RSPW2" code to my TV which is connected to my LAN using WiFi so the TV can monitor the network for remote control codes even when its in standby mode instead of only monitoring code from it's RS232 port.
Then I created a scene in my VeraLite to send the "POWR1" code (Power On) to the TV which will turn on the TV and the Audio amplifier at the same time since both of them are HDMI CEC compatible. The scene is also sending a wake-on-lan command to the HTPC (I don't have any HDMI-CEC adapter on my HTPC.
Finally used Tasker and the AutoVera plug-in to start that Vera scene.
You can do the same thing for pretty much all TV brands, you just need to find the codes table for your tv brand, most of the time its in the user's manual.
Well if someone need a detailed guide for this kind of Tasker/Z-Wave/Home Theater setup, let me know.
Hi,
I found the solution with remote AnyMote. the application offers Tasker tasks.