Hi there people
I have my HTC m8 a few days now and I am absolutely happy with it so I was playing around with it and noticed that you can create custom IR commands with the tv app
So I went on and grabbed my RC helicopter and its IR remote and started configuring it and boom!
It went flawless I could control the helicopter with my phone!
So I was wondering does anybody have anything else that can be done with the IR blaster?
Post down below I'd like to hear
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That's freaking awesome .
HTC UltimEight ?
Turn off TVs in bars during Fifa World Cup
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Lol!!!
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Solved my problem of my missing apple tv remote
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I did that with my M7 last year. The bar went nuts! I've noticed now many bars have put black tape over the IR receiver to stop my fun!
I have mine setup to contol the lighting on my PC, and to turn on/off a relay to power my chromecast (I use a PC monitor so no ir on it). It's also nice to just not have to find a remote for the TVs around my house since I rarely touch them.
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Solved my problem of my missing apple tv remote
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How did you set up for apple TV?
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kirdroid said:
How did you set up for apple TV?
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The first way you can just do the unknown device and program it yourself, but that sucked for layout so i got a free appletv ir app off google play. Much easier and same setup as an apple tv remote.
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At least I'm not the only one haha! I work for the cable company and know all the box codes by heart. Freaks all the bar tenders out
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Using it as a remote control for my Nikon DSLR... Works pretty nice
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umsheikh said:
Using it as a remote control for my Nikon DSLR... Works pretty nice
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How'd you do this?
I use Smart IR Remote application. It's gives you tons of options for setting up different types of remotes. There other DSLR only apps out there too.
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umsheikh said:
I use Smart IR Remote application. It's gives you tons of options for setting up different types of remotes. There other DSLR only apps out there too.
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My friend use the same app for his Nikon D3200. Pretty awesome selfies with DSLR quality
changing the channel of the tv in my work reception area to something random
I see we are a mature bunch...
I used it to mess with the TV in the pub the other night as well
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I see we are a mature bunch...
I used it to mess with the TV in the pub the other night as well
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hahaha if we were mature, we would be using tin cans and string
Can we push the envelope of this thread a little further?
1. Which are the best Play Store apps for IR apps, it seems the two would be: IR Blaster, and Smart IR Remote? Comments anyone?
2. Has anyone applied any super geek/scientific inquiry research to the output in these IR units? What amount of lumens/rads/calories does our unit put out....vs the S5,S4, M7 etc units output?
I ask because the HTC TV app doesn't work the way I want it for my Home Theater components, and I can't seem to use it to drive my A/C units.
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Can we push the envelope of this thread a little further?
1. Which are the best Play Store apps for IR apps, it seems the two would be: IR Blaster, and Smart IR Remote? Comments anyone?
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Well I can tell you that the smart IR Remote is very pricey, but you get what you pay for.
Don't have that many obscure devices, but everything I have thrown at it (Tv's, home cinema, the usual stuff) have all worked flawlessly.
The library has got me covered thus far.
I also use Smart ir remote. It can be a littly quirky to set up, but it has by far the best interface.
It is also super configurable. I have it set up for every device in my home. In fact it actually enabled me to access the service menu on my LG TV and enable movie playback from USB. I tried loads of others, but this is the most polished and complete.
Related
2. What is the most useful thing for you personally?
The coolest thing for me is being able to stream espn3 and watching live sports from the browser.
The most useful thing for me is being able to sync all my gmail, tasks and calendars. Also the app super private conversation is a life saver!
Remote desktop. Still my fave feature.
What is super private ?
I like being able to:
Remotely access my PC
Control my TV, DVR, Bluray, etc
Open my garage door
...all from my phone!
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play media from my dvr, listen to audio through my bluetooth (comes in handy at work) access my pc from my phone, send sites to my phone through chrome browser, download torrents and watch xvid,divx files on rock player watching green hornet right now!!
super private conversation lets you add certain people to a list and then it will hide their txts or calls and put them in a private folder.
How do you control you're garage door with your phone??
I use it to call people
Seriously the coolest thing is I can swap ROMs at the drop of a hat. Make it be and do what I want it to. That's the coolest.
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wrench115 said:
I use it to call people
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Dual noise canceling mics FTW!
I like being able to:
Remotely access my PC
Control my TV, DVR, Bluray, etc
Open my garage door
...all from my phone!
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How do you do that man?
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TV, DVD, etc is done through my Logitech Revue.
Garage door (lights, and stuff) is done with X10 components.
I also like being able to stream 100+ gigs of music from my PC...
Love this phone!! xD
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i <3 google listen
x2 on X10 home automation, that's probably the coolest thing I use my phone for. The most useful thing is hard to pick, but sharing my PC and phone clipboard using Tasker has probably been the most useful for me.
Since you guys mentioned it, any way to access my mac from n1?
How is reliability for x10 products ?
Are you using a wifi to rf base..or pc in between ?
No probs with x10 reliability for me.
I connect through the PC, which means I can control lights and stuff from anywhere (work, etc), rather than just close proximity...
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Since you guys mentioned it, any way to access my mac from n1?
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Search market for "remote mac", there appears to be a few options...
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might be a dumb question but how do i control my pc, only app i know of is the gmote app. is there another one?
Voice search, its still amazes me
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What the coolest thing i can do on my n1?
A porno.....online......... haha
Just kidding... actually i cant see sny thing that i can't do on other android-phones, but can see some stuff that doesnt run well pn n1
Watch Directv on 3G or wifi, stream my home or business surveillance systems live with slingplayer. Remote desktop with teamviewer from linux or windows. Download torrents, or get music with gtunes. Google voice translation, gps navigation, practice french. SSH,FTP, wardrive, port scan. Who doesn't use the N1 for a quick shot of porn
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Hey there guys,
Just a quick one in case anyone doesn't know, but when setting up a remote on the TV app, on cable box, if you scroll down to Microsoft and use that option, it allows you to use your TV remote to control your Xbox!
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ratykat said:
Hey there guys,
Just a quick one in case anyone doesn't know, but when setting up a remote on the TV app, on cable box, if you scroll down to Microsoft and use that option, it allows you to use your TV remote to control your Xbox!
raty
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Very cool!! Thanks for the heads up
Nice one, very good info. . . .
That's cool. Is it better than Smartglass?
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Smart glass connects through WiFi and has deep integration in the Xbox. This simply allows you to power on/off your Xbox, navigate around and select stuff in Netflix etc. Perfect for me as I have an Xbox and tv in the bedroom which is mainly used for dvds and Netflix.
smartglass is different and has many more features, but having one remote to turn your tv and Xbox on is amazing.
Works a treat thanks don't even need to leave the šofa to turn on the Xbox now lolz
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Strange mine doesn't have that maker available?
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HTC must publish a website for IR so we can find updates and contributions for many devices like xbox360,DSLR,TVs...
I guess it works for Media Center receiver too?
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Works a treat thanks don't even need to leave the šofa to turn on the Xbox now lolz
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You could just use the controller to turn it on and not get up
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lilvfr400boy said:
Works a treat thanks don't even need to leave the šofa to turn on the Xbox now lolz
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U don't anyway if u have a wireless controller
Mine doesnt have microsoft as a manufacturer either. Wierd
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Mine doesnt have microsoft as a manufacturer either. Wierd
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I'll make a quick video showing you what I did if you like? Might just be in the wrong place?
For me its really useful because my xbox in the bedroom doesn't have a wireless controller and the tv remote is a bit knackered.
EDIT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pJcYKzO0Pk
Thanks dude. Was wondering if this was possible. Sadly I did buy a remote for my xbox last month! But now I've got my HTC One, don't need to leave the sofa now! (if the remote is out of reach!)
I do not see Microsoft on my list
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Wish it'd work with ps3.
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It's not in the TV list. Once you finish setting up the TV it'll take u into the Cable box list which is where Microsoft is listed
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Fantastic, great tip! Hate wasting my controller's battery just for watching TV, and after a long programme having to connect the controller again before I can do anything. Thanks!
Did anybody use this future? Any luck with other tv's then samsung? If you do can explain how to???
Thanks..
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I've used it on a Samsung and LG television and two different comcast cable boxes without any issues.
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does not work with my Westinghouse 1080p LED.. only tv I tried it on... also tried that squid app from the market with no luck either..
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Luckily I have a Samsung Smart TV so it works flawlessly for me along with the other apps Sammy provides for TV interactions
So far I've used it successfully on a TV, a Verizon FiOS box, a Yamaha receiver and a DVD player.
Works great on my panasonic tv, vizeo tv, and all related cable boxes and av receivers
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LG tv, U-Verse box, no problem.
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Thanks for replay... I have problem with seting up foa anything. Looks like IR is not working. Do i need any extra app ???
Tried it on my Vizio - worked great!
im using it on my DirecTV, Comcast boxes im using it with both my 2 sony tvs , and a Samsung TV ...
works as any universal remote even the fav channels
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Tried it on my Vizio - worked great!
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Did anybody use this future? Any luck with other tv's then samsung? If you do can explain how to???
Thanks..
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Tried in on my two Sonys and Tivos. Works great. Simple setup...I just followed the prompts after running the app. You might get more useful assistance if you specify what kind of problem you are having.
I use it on the really old TV's at school and it works perfectly. It amazes everyone and freaks the teachers out.
when you open up the application it asks you to either press the power on and you keep pressing until it finds the work code , or you have the tv on and you press chan up untill it changes the channel , like most common universal remotes , it does not read ir to ir remote codes ... , so select the app , goto the remote it may ask you do you have a subscription to a cable satellite service if you do select the operator , and then your ZIP code, then setup your universal remote via the power button just keep pressing untill your TV works if you have some obscure TV it could take a while ..
dvd player?
I got it to work with my comcast box and vizio tv, but I can not find the option to add another device.
How do I add a blueray player?
I had hoped this would be a universal type remote..
No option to add a Roku makes it worthless for me..
Disabled it for now maybe they add more features later on..
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So far I've used it successfully on a TV, a Verizon FiOS box, a Yamaha receiver and a DVD player.
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How did you get it to work with your receiver? I can't find an option to add additional devices. Only thing I saw were for a TV and set-top box.
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I got it to work with my comcast box and vizio tv, but I can not find the option to add another device.
How do I add a blueray player?
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When you press buttons like volume or fast forward it will ask you what device you want to send that command to. Select new device
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I use it on the really old TV's at school and it works perfectly. It amazes everyone and freaks the teachers out.
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This is the first thing I thought would happen when I heard that the s4 would have an ir blaster.
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Confirmed working on three different televisons (RCA, Panasonic, Samsung) and U-verse boxes.
Thanks all. I got working. I need to clear app cache and data and start over. Sony tv and u-verse box working just fine
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Just installed.
Loving it!
That's sick. What head unit did you use?
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That's sick. What head unit did you use?
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It's something my dealer put in as an aftermarket navigation unit. It's a Chinese unit that's distributed in North America by "Rosen Electronics". Model number is DS-HY1120-P11, special-fit for 2011-2013 Hyundai Sonatas.
That being said, any head unit with an AUX-in will work.
Controlled via the bluetooth keyboard?
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Endoroid said:
Controlled via the bluetooth keyboard?
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yup, keyboard/trackpad combo.
Using openelec?
Same setup used pretty much here but without inverter.
Soon will add in a 2.5" HD to store some media without needing to connect to home media server.
Previous experience is that the HD generates noise, classic alternator whine.
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Using openelec?
Same setup used pretty much here but without inverter.
Soon will add in a 2.5" HD to store some media without needing to connect to home media server.
Previous experience is that the HD generates noise, classic alternator whine.
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No, using RaspBMC at the moment. I like OpenELEC but you can't launch a web browser with it, so I went with RaspBMC and the Advanced Launcher trick to get Chrome working. I've got the wifi dongle in the Pi and I just turn on my wifi hotspot on my cellphone and voila - internet browsing in the car
I've also got an NFC tag in the car that my phone scans (with the screen off, thanks to the Xposed hack on Android) which turns my Bluetooth and Wifi Hotspot on when I enter the car, and off when I exit.
That's pretty cool the nfc!
Only use openelec so its easier to store user data on usb. Help with updates and not rebuilding library.
Great through a stereo! Sub woofer, gun shots lol
15 years ago had an mini crt screen and installed that in car, then the n64 got added . Multiplayer goldeneye, bong mix lol. Those were the days :angel:
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That's pretty cool the nfc!
Only use openelec so its easier to store user data on usb. Help with updates and not rebuilding library.
Great through a stereo! Sub woofer, gun shots lol
15 years ago had an mini crt screen and installed that in car, then the n64 got added . Multiplayer goldeneye, bong mix lol. Those were the days :angel:
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Nice!
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That's pretty cool the nfc!
Only use openelec so its easier to store user data on usb. Help with updates and not rebuilding library.
Great through a stereo! Sub woofer, gun shots lol
15 years ago had an mini crt screen and installed that in car, then the n64 got added . Multiplayer goldeneye, bong mix lol. Those were the days :angel:
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What kind of remote is that?
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What kind of remote is that?
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Just a third party mce remote. Will get a better photo and details when back from work.
Got it out of a place called maplin electronics here in UK. Cheapy mce remote that's all. But works well and has a little trackpad on it for mouse operations.
http://mobile.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=385365
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Got it out of a place called maplin electronics here in UK. Cheapy mce remote that's all. But works well and has a little trackpad on it for mouse operations.
http://mobile.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=385365
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Thanks!
Do you have any reference material on how to get an MCE remote working with the Pi? Or, does it just work out of the box when the USB dongle is plugged in?
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Do you have any reference material on how to get an MCE remote working with the Pi? Or, does it just work out of the box when the USB dongle is plugged in?
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Straight out the box, all buttons work as intended too :thumbup:
hum... what about Touch screens ?
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hum... what about Touch screens ?
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Like the factory installed touch screens in car?
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How do you deal with the engine startup?
does the USB Hub have some kind of safety feature that helps protect against overcharging, or does the inverter help there?
if so, do you have a link to that inverter? looking to do samt mod, but haven't found a safety feature to prevent overcharge during engine startup.
So you use the screen of the car to display stuff from your rasp pi? And you have a sonata? What's the screen resolution?
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Touchscreen doesn't work, gotta use the remote. I'm sure there's a way to jack into the touch, but that's WAY too advanced for my limited skillset
Hi,
So xbmc on the ouya is pretty much the best experience i´ve gotten so far on a small setup! love it.
But when i install the netflix apk, its really hard / impossible to navigate with the D-pad, plus the quality of the stream seems to be aimed at mobile phones. Anyone gotten a better APK where you can browse with the d-pad and get a good quality stream?
And youtube, i managed to install the youtube APK, and the streams are looking great, but i cant login, plus it seems i just find the stock mobile version, ive heard that the google tv is alot better, but does it enable log in as well?
Sorry for the wall of text, but these are the 2 missing features i really want.
I have installed the tv versions of both apps and they are easier to navigate. No problem logging in but I do have the google store mod.
Netflix quality can be poor at times.
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I have installed the tv versions of both apps and they are easier to navigate. No problem logging in but I do have the google store mod.
Netflix quality can be poor at times.
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Do you have a link of where to get the Netflix tv app?
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Do you have a link of where to get the Netflix tv app?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219768
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Oh awesome thanks. I'll check it out after work. I thought that was the regular phone version for some reasons.
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This was the same version I had already. It still doesn't work well with controller without touch pad and quality still sucks for a tv unfortunately
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Did you ever figure this out? My wife hates me for putting for taking out our ****ty streamer and replacing it with the Ouya. On Netflix, can't scroll through right or left when picking when you want to watch and can't scroll down to select episodes of TV shows when there is more than 5-6.
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This was the same version I had already. It still doesn't work well with controller without touch pad and quality still sucks for a tv unfortunately
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The easiest solution I have found it just have a bluetooth mouse. You can just drag the screen up and down, etc as if you were touching the screen. It works pretty well.
Or you can use the touchpad of the controller to scroll. Double tab and then drag up. It's a bit sluggish but it works.
The only problem I have is that the playback stops if the controller turns itself off.
using netflix apk 1.8.1
i got the 1.8.1 working with no playback issues, and with some use of ouya control, does not pause when the control turns off.
My only gripe is the subtitles are very small... can any dev can do a modified netflix 1.8.1 apk with bigger fonts?