Hi there,
Does anybody know if there is some software/hardware combination that entitles the HD to be used as a remote control for the home entertainment hardware like tv, dvd and so on? As these devices (at least the old-fashioned ones that I have) are controlled via IR, a piece of hardware like a BT to IR (or WiFi to IR, which would probably drain more battery from the hd) converter would be necessary, and of course a piece of correspondng software which could (at best) let you create your own user-defined control-panels for different devices... would be just great (especially as my old universal remote control is about to die).
Any suggestions or opinions?
regards jan
You need an extra device to convert BT to IR. It's not convinient...
I know that it is possible to control yor IR tv, dvd,... by using an IR diode connected to the audio jack of mobile phone and a pecial software.
If you find something like that post a link here.
I have no idea if it will work, but check this out:
http://www.actisys.com/IrDAProd.html#BT5711U
http://www.actisys.com/Documents/ACT-BT5711U-Flyer-v1.0.2-080825.pdf
wedge666 said:
I have no idea if it will work, but check this out:
http://www.actisys.com/IrDAProd.html#BT5711U
http://www.actisys.com/Documents/ACT-BT5711U-Flyer-v1.0.2-080825.pdf
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Thanks, wedge, the hardware looks promising, although quite expensive... but there is still the need of the appropriate software to learn and send the correct commands and create a specific user interface...
any more suggestions?
regards jan
You may read this:
http://www.smartphonemag.com/cms/forum/topic/17874?&TOPIC_ID=17874
and this:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/inde...s for Windows Mobile - the Definitive Roundup
Way dated but it never hurts to help.
I learned about the "Global Cache WF2IR iTach Wi-Fi to IR" device. This should do it.
http://www.smarthome.com/81186/Global-Cache-WF2IR-iTach-Wi-Fi-to-IR/p.aspx
hausen said:
Hi there,
Does anybody know if there is some software/hardware combination that entitles the HD to be used as a remote control for the home entertainment hardware like tv, dvd and so on? As these devices (at least the old-fashioned ones that I have) are controlled via IR, a piece of hardware like a BT to IR (or WiFi to IR, which would probably drain more battery from the hd) converter would be necessary, and of course a piece of correspondng software which could (at best) let you create your own user-defined control-panels for different devices... would be just great (especially as my old universal remote control is about to die).
Any suggestions or opinions?
regards jan
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smeitmeister said:
Way dated but it never hurts to help.
I learned about the "Global Cache WF2IR iTach Wi-Fi to IR" device. This should do it.
http://www.smarthome.com/81186/Global-Cache-WF2IR-iTach-Wi-Fi-to-IR/p.aspx
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Will it be simpler (and perhaps more economical) to just buy another universal remote control? There are so many cheap (usually made in China) universal remote controllers around nowadays.
The Blackstone Bridging option will require the purchase of the additional hardware and software which will be so much more than the simple purchase of another universal remote control appliance. Furthermore, the power consumption of the Blackstone conversion will also be significantly higher because of the additional hardware involved. And of course, the additional space and time required to set up the whole thing.
chan.sk said:
Will it be simpler (and perhaps more economical) to just buy another universal remote control? There are so many cheap (usually made in China) universal remote controllers around nowadays.
The Blackstone Bridging option will require the purchase of the additional hardware and software which will be so much more than the simple purchase of another universal remote control appliance. Furthermore, the power consumption of the Blackstone conversion will also be significantly higher because of the additional hardware involved. And of course, the additional space and time required to set up the whole thing.
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I'm not sure if I understand this line of reasoning correctly.
Other universal remote still means using IR to control devices, usually old devices which can only be controlled with infra red. Because of distance or line-of-sight, IR might not be usable, so this bridge type device comes in, so one can control this old device with one's smartphone etc.
smeitmeister said:
I'm not sure if I understand this line of reasoning correctly.
Other universal remote still means using IR to control devices, usually old devices which can only be controlled with infra red. Because of distance or line-of-sight, IR might not be usable, so this bridge type device comes in, so one can control this old device with one's smartphone etc.
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Hi,
My understanding of his Post #1 was that he wanted to setup his Blackstone as a universal remote control for his home entertainment because his old universal remote control was about to die.
hausen said in Post#1:
Hi there,
Does anybody know if there is some software/hardware combination that entitles the HD to be used as a remote control for the home entertainment hardware like tv, dvd and so on? . . . (especially as my old universal remote control is about to die).
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I hope I had not read hausen's original post incorrectly.
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Hi,
Since one week I own the Qtek 9090 and I am very impressed with the functionality - well, it's my first PDA so I am very quick impressed I guess.
I am searching for software which I know exists for Symbian platform mobile phones, like programs "I-remote" to use the IR as a remote for the Tv, etc... programs like this ...fun and usefull.
Anybody knows where to go to find such programs?
Any other sites for a hugh list of software to download or buy?
Thanks for all your help
Unfortunately, due to the design of the IR port on the Qtek, you would have to be holding it right next to the IR receiver of the device you were trying to control!
For software, try www.pocketgear.com and www.handango.com for starters.
give a yahoo or google search........ atttttachin 2 files dunnno whether they work on ur pda or no......
also try pdawin.com
try novii remote. it works great on xda2 up to a distance of 3 to 4 meters.
elio said:
try novii remote. it works great on xda2 up to a distance of 3 to 4 meters.
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what add new device? Beside me after creation is not displayed in list device.
My lad has a sony ericson K750i and he has a built in app that means he can connect to the home PC and use the phone as a remote for a number of PC based apps such as media player, the desk top etc..
Has any one seen anything like this for the Orbit?
Under Windows Mobile 6 you can use Remote Desktop Service to Remote Control your PC, with Windows Mobile 5 it is Terminal Services i think. Other software, for example Remote Amp, lets you Remote Control Mediaplayers like iTunes or Winamp, so Yes, there is Software like that, and i dare to say, that these programs are much more powerful than the Sony Ericson thing is
I use tightvnc on my desktop computer and pocket vnc viewer on my pda. You simply need to install tightvnc on your computer, set up a password and set up my firewall to let me get in.
I use another tool to use wake on lan, with this I can even turn on my computer (need to be enabled in bios) when I'm in range and then access it. There are a few versions out there, check out the big freeware pages, you will find it. It's like you are using your computer yourself, everything can be controlled.
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Under Windows Mobile 6 you can use Remote Desktop Service to Remote Control your PC,
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Just done a bit of digging on this and found it is in the WM6 Pro version but not in the standard version. Does anyone know if this can be retro installed on a standard version ?
Many thanks........
I installed it on my device, I didn't try to get a connection but the application starts up. I still prefer other clients, that's why I didn't try to establish a connection. I found the cab somewhere in another forum, I think it was Wizard or Hermes forum in one of those "kitchen"-threads.
BT Remote on k750i uses Bluetooth HID Profile and acts as virtual keyboard. It has nothing to do with Remote Desktop and is much less battery expensive than it.
drkbg said:
BT Remote on k750i uses Bluetooth HID Profile and acts as virtual keyboard. It has nothing to do with Remote Desktop and is much less battery expensive than it.
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Yes I was looking for something really simple like a touch screen, play, rewind, fast forward etc etc for media player.....
I'm just being cheap really I do not want to spend money on a PC remote control!!!!
There is an application that does it very well!!
nicko666 said:
My lad has a sony ericson K750i and he has a built in app that means he can connect to the home PC and use the phone as a remote for a number of PC based apps such as media player, the desk top etc..
Has any one seen anything like this for the Orbit?
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There`s an application called "NET SUPPORT CONTROL" that makes magic.You can command everything of your pc from your phone or rather control your phone from your pc.
Salling Clicker ?
But Netsupport is something similar to VNC, but more options and it isn't free. imo Netsupport is a nice tool for a company that needs
remote controlling all the devices. we also use it in our company to support our clients.
I think he's searching something like Salling Clicker ?
Dunno this tool, it isn't free...but sounds like something you're searching for...
oh yeah, a free alternative would be nice
Cheers
So I was looking for something like this...
till now three solutions.
http://www.jaylee.org/remotecontrol/
free, over Bluetooth,
buggy but touchpad function works well.
http://www.sidesk.org/
free, over WiFi,
less buggy. no touchpad but lots of easy customized shortcuts possible.
http://www.aacompserv.com/AACompWeb/Modules/PPCTablet/WhatIsIt.aspx
paid, over WiFi
some bugs, easy to use. easy customized shortcuts + touchpad function. has also kind of VNC function
drkbg said:
So I was looking for something like this...
till now three solutions.
http://www.jaylee.org/remotecontrol/
free, over Bluetooth,
buggy but touchpad function works well.
http://www.sidesk.org/
free, over WiFi,
less buggy. no touchpad but lots of easy customized shortcuts possible.
http://www.aacompserv.com/AACompWeb/Modules/PPCTablet/WhatIsIt.aspx
paid, over WiFi
some bugs, easy to use. easy customized shortcuts + touchpad function. has also kind of VNC function
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Nice one - looks [promising I will give each a go and let you know how I got on - Many thanks friend
Hi guys,
i just want to discuss an idea I just had.
Im using my PPC mostly at the university. And since some time i was searching for an Input device I could write with and have the written stuff in a digital form when Im finished (e.g as a pdf File). This would not just minimize my paper consumption it would have some other benefits too (easy sharing etc.). Now, all the devices i`ve found use the mini USB Plug of an PPC. Since the Artemis is not capable acting as a USB Host these solutions do not work. I added a picture of such a device for better illustration.
Now the idea:
Yesterday a hack has been presented on www.hackaday.com (the direct link is below) to use a WiiMote (is a Bluetooth Device) as an Input device for an electronic Chalk-Board. Now this is an very impressive hack indeed. But could it be possible to use this particular hack in a small version for PPC`s to let the WiiMote work together with the Artemis (or any other Bluetooth equiped PPC) as an "electronic Paper" device. Just for your imagination:
- connect wiimote to Artemis then use an SMD IR Equiped Stylus to write on a paper
Im no good in coding so this is off for me... But maybe soemone could give a statement on if this can be done. I mean the software for Desktop Pcs does exist (follow the links on hakaday.com) they have "just" to be rewritten for WM6 PPCs.
Link to www.hackaday.com:
http://www.hackaday.com/2007/12/09/wiimote-projector-whiteboard/
Sorry for my bad english i hope you guys understand what I was trying to explain. Here is the picture of an conventional "electronic paper" system (found on www.pearl.de)
Regards
Jabami
I bought a Wiimote this week and a LED-array to do exactly that but for a desktop computer instead of a ppc. I've done some research on that topic and found no solution yet. Seems as if nobody is interested enough that has the knowledge and skills for porting or recompiling it for ppc.
Of course it's not really a cheap solution but you could buy a tablet pc. I bought one for my studies and I can write down my stuff and share it later on my website in "hand-written" format as mhtml, pdf or whatever. I got a Compaq TC1000, this model and the TC1100 are the only I'm aware of that can be used as slate and convertible tablet pcs at the same time. I installed my bluetooth stick on the TC1000 and it was too slow for the wiimote, or maybe the bluetooth stick, but I doubt that.
There are some reasons why I wouldn't use the wiimote for writing at university:
-As soon as the wiimote moves you have to calibrate again
-You need a good spot for it so it can see you hand all the time
-Probably needs 800 "Pentium" Mhz or more to work perfectly
In the videos I saw at johnnylee.net the wiimote was mounted over the guy that wrote on his e-paper. If you are not sitting in the middle of a room with hundreds of students then this might be a solution.
All the things you said are true, plus theres is one thing lee mentiones at the end of his YouTube Video. Its about the resolution you get. So all in all the conclusion is:
using the WiiMote as an electronic paper device will not work due to resolution restrictions.
Well but maybe there is some other way to tweak an Input device into the Bluetooth Interface of the Artemis....
Best regards
Jabami
Hi
some one know one software for HTC P3600 with WM6.1 where I can control my laptop like a mouse or remote control like media centers?
if someone have some know tell me please...
kind regards.
i'm interested to know if there is 1 out there as well.
thank you.
filjoa said:
Hi
some one know one software for HTC P3600 with WM6.1 where I can control my laptop like a mouse or remote control like media centers?
if someone have some know tell me please...
kind regards.
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I use LogMeIn FREE version, and it works perfectly through WI-FI or GPRS. It works with Both Macs and PC's. I use it on Windows XP and Vista Machines and can tell you it works great! Small screen, but works in a pinch when you are away from home and need something important on your home computer.
It also allows remote control from PC's to PC's. As far as I can tell, it allows unlimited clients on the Free Version, but I may be wrong there. I have about 10 client computers in my account, and can access them any time I need.
You can get it free here:
http://www.logmein.com
There is also Remote Control Software from Microsoft that I've tried a few times, but not nearly as easy to set up in my oppinion.
And there is the VNC method, which works fairly well, but again, not nearly as easy to setup.
Good Luck!
PS: I have tried a LOT of Remote Control Software, and always come back to LogMeIn... I prefer the free version over most pay software.
Hi
but I only like control Desktop like a mouse by BT. I see come like that with sony ericsson...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PahTziS7Wc&feature=related
have some software for trinity?
kind regards
filjoa said:
Hi
but I only like control Desktop like a mouse by BT. I see come like that with sony ericsson...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PahTziS7Wc&feature=related
have some software for trinity?
kind regards
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The software you see in that video can be found here, I believe:
http://blueshareware.com/bluetooth_remote_control.asp
Although, I am not positive if the Java on the Trinity supports it, you will need to verify that.
I just found another designed for Windows Mobile:
http://www.jaylee.org/category/Bluetooth-Remote-Control.aspx
Good Luck!
if its specifically media center control from your WM you were after then Windows SideShow runs on your WM via bt to your desktop and allows you to control core media center functionality. cool stuff.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...84-f862-4e02-a2b0-0003b4565f34&displaylang=en
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if its specifically media center control from your WM you were after then Windows SideShow runs on your WM via bt to your desktop and allows you to control core media center functionality. cool stuff.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...84-f862-4e02-a2b0-0003b4565f34&displaylang=en
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Hey dt, this is a cool find. Thank you!
I'll be trying it out soon and report back.
Hi
is possible control my TV for example by IR? some one know one software for make this?
Kind Regards
filjoa said:
Hi
is possible control my TV for example by IR? some one know one software for make this?
Kind Regards
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I know that Novii Remote does this, but the IR in our Trinity's is not very powerful, so you have to be really, REALLY close to your TV for it to work. There might be other software, but I've tried this one.
http://www.novii.tv/pocketpc/
Edit: Ok, I just found some others, but I've never tried them...
http://pocketpccentral.net/software/remote1.htm
Good Luck!
Hi
sorry but what is IR port? I when I install novii I have on options:
COM1:S2410 IRDA
COM3:Infrared Port
what I select?
Hi Everyone,
Apology for not going through all threads before posting this new one.
Recently I bought a Logitech Harmony one remote control and I really love this remote. It comes with a Logitech manager which you need to install on a pc or laptop. With the remote manager you can configure the remote with all kind of tasks by selecting your device from an online database. It then downloads a preset of functions which can be modified if needed. I can spend all night telling you about this remote but that will keep you from reading this thread. I would like to suggest to have a look at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TRPP4RK8J4 (en come back to read the rest)
Why not combine this excellent feature with you mobile device?
Who has the ability to build such an application? Or perhaps someone already build one? Or is there a good freeware/shareware?
Please post your experience in this thread
The HD doesn't have infrared. Sorry. End of.
In addition to it being pointless as the Touch HD has no infra-red, many devices that do have infra-red only have a short range diode with a usable distance of about one metre, so are practically useless as a remote control.
There are plenty of remotes for the HD but they don't work with old tech that require IR. You need to move into the 21st century and use a MCPC or MCPC's as you can wire up your whole house to one remote if you like. I've not found one that works with x64 that I like yet so I wrote my own.
Changing the music while you are cooking out on the barbie is pretty impressive.
pitty
Now that is a pitty.
I quess that ends this thread.
Thanks quys.