I have searched but not found much. I am looking for a decent or better solution to be able to use my Galaxy S3 as a universal remote control to control my TV, AV receiver and other devices similar to a logitech harmony remote. I know about the harmony link software but it gets a ton of negative reviews and I am leery of paying for the add on device needed to use the app that may be more problematic. Is there any decent solution for this other than risking the harmony link software, or would the only real other option be to upgrade to the Galaxy S4?
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I have searched but not found much. I am looking for a decent or better solution to be able to use my Galaxy S3 as a universal remote control to control my TV, AV receiver and other devices similar to a logitech harmony remote. I know about the harmony link software but it gets a ton of negative reviews and I am leery of paying for the add on device needed to use the app that may be more problematic. Is there any decent solution for this other than risking the harmony link software, or would the only real other option be to upgrade to the Galaxy S4?
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You can't do this directly from the S3 because it does not have a IR or RF port. If your equipment will allow something to connect through Wifi or bluetooth then you can. I connect to my Directv receivers through my home network.
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You could spend a little more and buy a bluetooth device that will act as a IR emmiter between your phone and the devices. Check out the link below.
http://store.griffintechnology.com/...&cagpspn=pla&gclid=CO2GxrXck7cCFao-MgoddSkA6w
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I'm looking for something that will give me a TV Out function.
I travel a lot and I had thought about a netbook that I could hook up to a hotel TV but I already carry a rubbish work laptop so I don't really need to be lugging a netbook too.
Thats got me to thinking about phones with TV-Out.
Ideally I'd like something that I can playback movies, browse the web and maybe play some games (SNES, Genesis emus) via a hotel TV, it doesn't have to be HDMI in fact I'd probably rather have composite so I can connect it to the antiquated TV's the hotels I stay in seem to have!
Any suggestions?
here is a partial list:
http://www.pdadb.net/index.php?m=search&quick=1&mode=0&exp=tv out
I have seen confirmation that the Samsung Galaxy S can dump out component thru its 3.5mm headphone jack.
I think that would suit you perfectly.
Why don't you consider using an adaptor of some kind for your laptop since it almost certainly has a video out interface?
But if I had to choose a phone for TV-out, I'd probably pick the Galaxy S as well since I saw it's HDMI out demoed and it was quite nice.
Rhodium has TV out and works well
Hey guys,
I was wondering why these manufacturers are not putting infrared in the mobile phones (Like they were a few years back), as i think if they do the phones can easily be used as remote controls for electronics tht doesnt have anything like bluetooth/wifi.
Ex: My STB and my old samsung LCD TV etc etc..
Currently sum manufacturers are adding small infrared device tht one needs to attach to their phone to act as remote like below.
for me the phones are already expensive and don't really need another radio chip in it. Plus for me I use my remote via WiFi. Both googletv,revue and Tivo have apps so I can control my tv's with no issues. If I could get an app so I can do my xbox too I'd be really happy. For now I just yell at my xbox with my kinect.
Apparently you can just wire an ir led directly onto a headphone Jack and plug it into your phone then you just record the input from the remote and play it back to the TV. Afaik there is no app for this purpose though.
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One of the samsung devices at IFA had infrared and they were showing up the smart tv remote on it
Who needs a TV when you got netflix.
probably just a space issue..
Probably it's not necesery today...
This would be great i would buy something like this but it would make the already expensive phones more costly.
What really should happen is TV manufacturers need to move away from IR completely, and just move to bluetooth(Like the ps3 bluray remote). Then you'd just need an app since every phone already has bluetooth.
Hey guys I made a video review I made that shows how I use my pioneer appradio2 along with apps to make me love my headunit!! The main things your going to need are a ROOTED android device capable of displaying tv out via hdmi, mini hdmi, or mhl. ARLiberator, and if you want the apps that I use I listed in the description of the of youtube vid. Let me know your thoughts guys!
http://youtu.be/YJW4V7U8k6E
Thanks for the review and app recommendations. I'm tackling my install the week of the 14th but using a pro installer. For anyone thinking of going with the Pioneer Appradio2 here's my equipment and parts list to run a nexus 4 in a 2011 porsche 987:
Pioneer SPH-DA100 AppRadio2 Car Stereo
Pioneer ND-BC5 Universal Rearview Camera
Parking Brake Override Bypass for AppRadio2 SPH-DA100
SlimPort SP1002 microUSB to HDMI to connect Nexus4 smartphone to SPH-DA100 AppRadio2’s 7.0" capacitive touch display
EDO Tech Micro USB Direct Hardwire Charger Cable Kit to connect SlimPort to SPH-DA100 AppRadio2 for providing charging to Nexus4
Porsche harness for Sound Package Plus compatible with Pioneer 2 DINs & radio antenna adapters & speed sensor & Illumination wires
Porsche 987 HU housing brackets for factory opening that includes spring loaded secure locking mechanism & built-in guide rails
Porsche Trim Bezel that is color matched to OE semi gloss black of my vehicle’s dash
Stainless steel mounting clips to secure bezel attachment
Scan ToolOBDII Bluetooth OBDLink
I'll post a video once everything is sorted.
Anyone know what has happened to the ARLiberator forum?
mariom said:
Anyone know what has happened to the ARLiberator forum?
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I have been searching forever trying to figure this out
mariom said:
Anyone know what has happened to the ARLiberator forum?
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This really concerns me cause i am ready to click buy but with forum down and no way to contact developer im on the fence buying the Appradio 2.
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This really concerns me cause i am ready to click buy but with forum down and no way to contact developer im on the fence buying the Appradio 2.
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I have to agree, as the app is quite expensive and not quite stable yet, at least it needs some hand-holding to get everything working.
I am planning on buying an IR accessory that plugs into the audio jack to use my phone and tablet as universal remotes. I understand that this product does what I want, but I also found this on eBay.
Does the second product also work with remote apps for televisions? Or do cameras use a different type of IR? Also, I'm assuming the range would be limited since there is no battery.
If anyone knows anything about this topic (or better yet, has purchased one of these items), I would appreciate your knowledge.
Thanks.
Hey. So I was at a friend's house and ended up using the miracast function on his TV. Honestly, it kicks MHL's behind thanks to ease of use as I didn't have to be close to the TV...
Now I am not willing to upgrade my TV just yet (mostly for monetary limits) so I am thinking of getting a miracast adapter. I was thinking of the Microsoft Wiresless Display Adapter as reviews tend to be quite positive. The downside is I know miracast doesn't always work flawlessly so I was hoping for your opinions/experiences.
Have any of you used your One M9 with a miracast adapter? Which one? How well did/does it work? Have any of you done it with Microsoft's in particular?
Thanks in advance for any help you might provide.
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Hey. So I was at a friend's house and ended up using the miracast function on his TV. Honestly, it kicks MHL's behind thanks to ease of use as I didn't have to be close to the TV...
Now I am not willing to upgrade my TV just yet (mostly for monetary limits) so I am thinking of getting a miracast adapter. I was thinking of the Microsoft Wiresless Display Adapter as reviews tend to be quite positive. The downside is I know miracast doesn't always work flawlessly so I was hoping for your opinions/experiences.
Have any of you used your One M9 with a miracast adapter? Which one? How well did/does it work? Have any of you done it with Microsoft's in particular?
Thanks in advance for any help you might provide.
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I use a cheap ebay miracast that cost me $14 USD. I use it on my Appradio 3 and Appradio Unchained Reloaded.
Only problem I have had is when the device tries to connect to a different wifi network while connected to the miracast device. It either disconnects or becomes very laggy.
The firmware is crap. Flashed beta firmware and now works flawlessly.
Here's the one I'm currently using. http://goo.gl/knb4Ui
solsearch said:
Hey. So I was at a friend's house and ended up using the miracast function on his TV. Honestly, it kicks MHL's behind thanks to ease of use as I didn't have to be close to the TV...
Now I am not willing to upgrade my TV just yet (mostly for monetary limits) so I am thinking of getting a miracast adapter. I was thinking of the Microsoft Wiresless Display Adapter as reviews tend to be quite positive. The downside is I know miracast doesn't always work flawlessly so I was hoping for your opinions/experiences.
Have any of you used your One M9 with a miracast adapter? Which one? How well did/does it work? Have any of you done it with Microsoft's in particular?
Thanks in advance for any help you might provide.
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I'm using a Roku stick, but the M9 will probably work with their other models. I like Miracast much more than DNA, because it's screen mirroring from phone to tv, not just streaming media.