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[Q] TV Guide/IR Blaster

Hey all,
I've been using CM for a while, but I always have a lingering regret of going back to stock for the sole purpose of having the TV app. The greatest thing about it was it had a simple TV favourite interface with remote controls and access to other media systems.
Has anyone discovered any apps similar to this? Meaning to take advantage of the IR blaster for the one and have a nice interface with cable TV.

geeibara said:
Hey all,
I've been using CM for a while, but I always have a lingering regret of going back to stock for the sole purpose of having the TV app. The greatest thing about it was it had a simple TV favourite interface with remote controls and access to other media systems.
Has anyone discovered any apps similar to this? Meaning to take advantage of the IR blaster for the one and have a nice interface with cable TV.
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I use the Highly Customizable remote (IR Blaster) called "smart remote" I'ts a little pricey but I believe its well worth it, you can set up anything and everything with it. I have my Denon receiver, BlueRay, Directv, Panasonic Viera TV, and my HD streaming box all connected to the app and if you set it up right you can usually turn all devices on with click of one button, including switching inputs on TV &/or receiver at the same time..here it is on the play market...https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy~~~~~it's made for the HTC One, Hope this helps you!!!

geeibara said:
Has anyone discovered any apps similar to this? Meaning to take advantage of the IR blaster for the one and have a nice interface with cable TV.
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I am using Smart Remote. Also a little pricey but it controls everything I own and even things like HVAC units. Nice interface and easy to set up.
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[Q] Infrared remote control app?

Hi,
I got my SM-T705 two days ago.
Is there a stock app from Samsung to use the builtin IR blaster or do I have to look at the Play Store?
Any recommendations?
Axel.

socksi said:
Hi,
I got my SM-T705 two days ago.
Is there a stock app from Samsung to use the builtin IR blaster or do I have to look at the Play Store?
Any recommendations?
Axel.
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It's called WatchOn. In the US it is stock on the 700. I don't know about the LTE version.

there's actually 2 of that apps that being pre install in my device... one is watch on and another one is peel

edan1979 said:
there's actually 2 of that apps that being pre install in my device... one is watch on and another one is peel
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Hi Edan,
I'm using your SelambA ROM. It looks like the 2 apps have been debloated
I restored both apps from TWRP backup and now I know why you removed them. Pure Crap...
What app are you using?
Smart IR Remote looks very promising.
Axel.

I'm using smart it remote and it's quite good. Not 100% but 95.
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socksi said:
Hi Edan,
I'm using your SelambA ROM. It looks like the 2 apps have been debloated
I restored both apps from TWRP backup and now I know why you removed them. Pure Crap...
What app are you using?
Smart IR Remote looks very promising.
Axel.
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since it was utterly crap and not supported in my country... i just delete it.

Is the builtin IR blaster capable of learning commands from other remote controls?

socksi said:
Is the builtin IR blaster capable of learning commands from other remote controls?
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Ok, in the meantime I've tested Smart IR Remote and will answer my own question.
I've not been able to learn IR commands from other remotes.
Don't know if it's a restriction of the IR blaster hardware or the software.

It's hardware limitation. There's no IR receiver on our Tabs. Only a transceiver.
Its main purpose is working as a tv remote. It's not IrDA port from old Nokia's.

The smart ir support is quite helpful if you have issues.
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radkor said:
It's hardware limitation. There's no IR receiver on our Tabs. Only a transceiver.
Its main purpose is working as a tv remote. It's not IrDA port from old Nokia's.
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I own a few devices which are not, or only partly, supported by Smart IR Remote, but it only makes sense when I can control all of my devices.
Smart IR Remote supports importing of Pronto hex codes. Unfortunately I do not own a Pronto, only a Logitech Harmony.
I know there is a way of importing Pronto hex codes to the Harmony remotes, but not the other way round.

[Q] request: port remote of flex or g2 remote

My wife has the lg flex and I have the g3. I loved how her phone could control most of our devices without learning from the original remotes(which we lost). It was a bummer when i tried to control my sons dvd player(they destroyed the remote) and couldn't find a dvd function like on her phone. Any ideas other then learning the code from her phone? I fig its the same version of kit kat on tmobile like our phones and lg so maybe they would be compatible.

Smart IR Remote
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not bad
Skizzy034 said:
Smart IR Remote
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thanks for recommending that it works but like the quick remote functions and ease of use

According to Smart IR Remote...
Support for LG G3 still in Beta
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jmerchant said:
According to Smart IR Remote...
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I'm using it and it's working fine. Found my AC no problem.
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Skizzy034 said:
I'm using it and it's working fine. Found my AC no problem.
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That's good to know, do you feel it's worth the $7?

jmerchant said:
That's good to know, do you feel it's worth the $7?
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I definitely think it is. It works much better than the built in LG remote app on my TV and I even have a LG TV.

pside15 said:
I definitely think it is. It works much better than the built in LG remote app on my TV and I even have a LG TV.
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Does it handle smart tv stuff pretty well? I think this is where the build in app fails...I can turn the tv on, but trying to navigate around netflix or amazon can get a bit tricky...

I'd like this also. One area that HTC is brilliant is in their remote app and the way they integrate your TV guide. I wish LG's remote wasn't so vanilla.

jmerchant said:
That's good to know, do you feel it's worth the $7?
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Definitely.
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pside15 said:
I definitely think it is. It works much better than the built in LG remote app on my TV and I even have a LG TV.
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Even using the magic remote function? That's why I've stuck to the stock remote because I can use the same "mouse pad" function from the lg smart remote app right in the built in app with my LG TV.

gotzaDroid said:
Even using the magic remote function? That's why I've stuck to the stock remote because I can use the same "mouse pad" function from the lg smart remote app right in the built in app with my LG TV.
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No, it won't use the magic remote function, which is one of the main reasons I like it. I absolutely hate the magic remote and the fact that there is no input button on the remote. WTF? I switch between 2- HDMI inputs all the time and with the magic remote or LG app I have to bring up the input screen and then select which one I want. With smart IR I have buttons for each HDMI input and can switch between them with just one button press. The ability to do this is worth the price of the app to me.

[Q] Any Good IR TV Remote Apps

I was wondering if their are any good Remote Apps for the IR blaster with its own TV guide. I tried the Smart TV but it doesnt seem very user friendly. At least not compaired to my last Phone HTC M8 the stock remote app for that was awesome. Is their anyway i could just find the APK for the HTC remote or would that even work. Thanks for anyone who responds. I appreciate your time.

Seymour2884 said:
I was wondering if their are any good Remote Apps for the IR blaster with its own TV guide. I tried the Smart TV but it doesnt seem very user friendly. At least not compaired to my last Phone HTC M8 the stock remote app for that was awesome. Is their anyway i could just find the APK for the HTC remote or would that even work. Thanks for anyone who responds. I appreciate your time.
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I use this remote app but I don't think it has a TV Guide.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy&hl=en

Seymour2884 said:
I was wondering if their are any good Remote Apps for the IR blaster with its own TV guide. I tried the Smart TV but it doesnt seem very user friendly. At least not compaired to my last Phone HTC M8 the stock remote app for that was awesome. Is their anyway i could just find the APK for the HTC remote or would that even work. Thanks for anyone who responds. I appreciate your time.
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I use smart remote, it has WAY more features than I even need (you can even create macro commands, chaining them together to one button push. No TV guide though. I looked and couldn't find HTC actual apk for their remote software. It might require root to install it even if you had it, but I don't think so.

Seymour2884 said:
I was wondering if their are any good Remote Apps for the IR blaster with its own TV guide. I tried the Smart TV but it doesnt seem very user friendly. At least not compaired to my last Phone HTC M8 the stock remote app for that was awesome. Is their anyway i could just find the APK for the HTC remote or would that even work. Thanks for anyone who responds. I appreciate your time.
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Samsung Watch On is my favorite. Look in the play store
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I use Smart Remote as well. I do have TV Guide. Works Excellent.

There are several apps that have smart remote in the name, Which one are you using?
The 6.99 one has the best reviews.

I use anymote I think it is the best out there however it is quite pricey for the premium version but I definitely think it was worth it. The ability to customize your own remote to have the volume go up and down on your stereo system, channel buttons for your cable box, power for your TV, turn on your ac all on one easy to use remote is great.
PS don't work for the company I just hated watch on.
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I also use seriesguide as my TV guide. It is more keeping track of the shows you want to watch over whatever is on TV.
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Shield ATV Accessories

Did you guys get any of the new accessories? The remote or the stand? What do you think? Both are pretty pricey...

dunemessiah said:
Did you guys get any of the new accessories? The remote or the stand? What do you think? Both are pretty pricey...
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I got the remote, it's on the thin side. Nice for private listening mode, but I'm not so sure it was worth the money, the controller and AndroidTV apps are handier.

Yeah I got the remote. I really like it, but wish it had just one more button - for getting "context" option in kodi. Would have saved the $50 if I'd bothered to read up on it properly before purchasing

Remote here as well, pricey but nice. My Panansonic Vera tv remote works as well, has the directional buttons, just no voice search.

It would be great if I can reuse the remote from my Sony Nsz-gs7 with this thing.

aznmode said:
It would be great if I can reuse the remote from my Sony Nsz-gs7 with this thing.
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Wow ! It's great :angel:
Thank you sooooooo much.

So am I understanding the Sony Nsz-gs7 works fine as a remote? Does the trackpad work? I would guess not, unfortunately.

Yes, I got remote but other accessories are not available here.

Thinking about getting the shield but not too crazy about the $50 remote nor do i like using a game pad for tv. Can anyone suggest a good third party remote that will pair? I got some research to do (not even sure if it bt or wifi). I dont suppose fire tv remote would work? Or any of the several set top box ones i have lying around collecting dust...

If your TV does CEC over HDMI then you can just use that. Most TVs do support this. Works well with my Samsung Smart UHDTV (UN60JU6500), has forward/back/play/pause/arrow keys.

I got the remote in a bundle for around $325us. I am very happy I chose this bundle. The remote is awesome.
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I got Samsung SE-506 external dvd/bluray drive (supports AV mode) and it connects to the shield and plays dvds just fine - I love this device!
I hope that kodi or any other apps will some day be able to play back blurays same way as they do playback dvds right now. A man can dream

bashermalone said:
So am I understanding the Sony Nsz-gs7 works fine as a remote? Does the trackpad work? I would guess not, unfortunately.
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Pretty much as a direction remote and keyboard. Can't get mic or track pad working. [emoji22]
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i like the look of the remote, but also not too crazy about the price either, im currently using mine paired up with my logitech harmony touch.. and have a minix neo a2 air mouse plugged in too for use with certain apps.
learning above that theirs no button for context menu within kodi ill 100% be giving it a miss,
has anybody tried a fire tv remote?

What about the FLIRC universal IR receiver? You just have to configure it in a PC and should work with any remote. I use it with an Harmony remote but on a Windows PC not sure how it will work on android.

sectune said:
I got Samsung SE-506 external dvd/bluray drive (supports AV mode) and it connects to the shield and plays dvds just fine - I love this device!
I hope that kodi or any other apps will some day be able to play back blurays same way as they do playback dvds right now. A man can dream
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Does it need some modification to work,or it is just plug and play?

Camera support on shield ATV
You can also plug a USB camera on the shield and for instance start using a video calling application uniquely available for the Shield ATV. I am not aware of any other set-top-box or Android SmartTV that has camera support.
There is only one video calling app on google play that works perfectly on the Shield ATV called "Tellybean - Easy video calling".

KLit75 said:
Thinking about getting the shield but not too crazy about the $50 remote nor do i like using a game pad for tv. Can anyone suggest a good third party remote that will pair? I got some research to do (not even sure if it bt or wifi). I dont suppose fire tv remote would work? Or any of the several set top box ones i have lying around collecting dust...
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Late reply, but FYI there is also an Android app to use any smartphone/tablet as remote. And voice search is then included :good: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.tv.remote
Or you can use any universal IR remote...
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Grippen50 said:
What about the FLIRC universal IR receiver? You just have to configure it in a PC and should work with any remote. I use it with an Harmony remote but on a Windows PC not sure how it will work on android.
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There is also this :https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1635386542/anymote-home-your-phone-the-ultimate-universal-rem

Connect Samsung SE-506 external dvd/bluray drive to nvidia shield TV
sectune said:
I got Samsung SE-506 external dvd/bluray drive (supports AV mode) and it connects to the shield and plays dvds just fine - I love this device!
I hope that kodi or any other apps will some day be able to play back blurays same way as they do playback dvds right now. A man can dream
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Hi Sectune,
how did you do that? I'm really frustrated, because nearly nothing happend when i tried it.
Only the blue light of the drive flashs every approx. 5 seconds. The drive didn't spin up. I even can't open the drive when it's connected to the shield. Annoying.
So I'm really interested in how you managed it to work.

is there a better controller out there that's 100% compatible? The standard Shield controller is rubbish, IMO.