Better Third Party Universal Remote app?

[Duffin]

I find it really cool that the Note 3 has an IR Blaster. Unfortunately, the WatchOn app seems to be relatively barebones. Does anyone know of an app that more closely replicates the function of the Logitech harmony remotes? I know Harmony has an android app, but I'm not sure if it will work with a phone that has a built-in IR blaster or if it HAS to use the hardware piece you have to buy from them.

 

[maximus96]

here's one, $10 tho...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy

 

[Duffin]

here's one, $10 tho...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy

Thank you! This is a great app. Totally worth the ten bucks.

 

[Simon_Gardner]

I have a room with four TVs and six different satellite receivers and a couple of other IR controlled devices in it. Will that cope?

 

[Duffin]

I have a room with four TVs and six different satellite receivers and a couple of other IR controlled devices in it. Will that cope?

I'm pretty sure it will. I didn't see anything about a device number limit.

 

[bluenik25]

Nice find! has anyone tried the Harmony remote thing?

 

[Simon_Gardner]

I'm pretty sure it will. I didn't see anything about a device number limit.

 

[Duffin]

It's got a huge brand database, too. Even has my obscure Olevia brand TV. Normally, I have to try a bunch of other brands just to find one wit codes that work.

 

[taxiron1]

I have a room with four TVs and six different satellite receivers and a couple of other IR controlled devices in it. Will that cope?

what country are you planning to invade ?

 

[Geidroid]

Will these apps and IR blaster work on an A/V Receiver?
I know watch on is just TV or cable box

Also, is it true the IR beam is narrow and you have to point
it exactly at the IR receiver of your TV or component?

 

[Duffin]

Will these apps and IR blaster work on an A/V Receiver?
I know watch on is just TV or cable box

Also, is it true the IR beam is narrow and you have to point
it exactly at the IR receiver of your TV or component?

Here are the types listed in the app:

Airconditioning and Heating
Audio Video System
DSLR Camera
Game/Media Manager
House Equipment
Multizone System
Projector
Set Top Box
Switcher
TV
Video Processor

If you have a specific brand you want me to check for you, I can do that.

I've found that it has to be pointed toward the device you want to control, but it doesn't have to be pointed perfectly at the detector or anything. It seems to work like most remotes do.

 

[Simon_Gardner]

Here are the types listed in the app:

Airconditioning and Heating
Audio Video System
DSLR Camera
Game/Media Manager
House Equipment
Multizone System
Projector
Set Top Box
Switcher
TV
Video Processor

If you have a specific brand you want me to check for you, I can do that.

I've found that it has to be pointed toward the device you want to control, but it doesn't have to be pointed perfectly at the detector or anything. It seems to work like most remotes do.

I can tell you the "air conditioning" is a null entry. It was the first one I tried

 

[Duffin]

I can tell you the "air conditioning" is a null entry. It was the first one I tried

Aw. I didn't even look. Guess it makes sense. I don't know how you'd run the A with an IR blaster

 

[Simon_Gardner]

what country are you planning to invade ?

News junkie. When there's something big going down they all get fired up from across that bit of the Clarke belt I can "see". Or of course now, you just use Twitter.

 

[Simon_Gardner]

Aw. I didn't even look. Guess it makes sense. I don't know how you'd run the A with an IR blaster

You do. Three split units in separate rooms.

 

[Duffin]

You do. Three split units in separate rooms.

You have AC units that have IR receptors?

 

[Simon_Gardner]

You have AC units that have IR receptors?

Right.

 

[Duffin]

Right.

Oh, that's pretty cool! It reminds me of those new Thermostats that have wi-fi capability, so you can control them via Android device. Too bad they're soooo expensive.

 

[Simon_Gardner]

This is getting very off topic.

I hate it over 21

 

[Simon_Gardner]

Sadly so far, that app has tried about 60 IR codes and has yet to get to grips with the first thing I tried it on - a Panasonic TV. Obviously, I should have bought a Samsung TV.