Anyone know if 3.5mm infrared blaster work with the pixel ? I've seen some online for around 5$
Should I take the plunge ?
You should try, I used my IR Blaster on my GS6 a lot and would love to have one on the Pixel
Please post some you've found, and the one you land on.
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I have an extended ir blaster that has a 3.5mm jack....
I'm gonna test with it first before purchasing one of the small units.
I heard some phones don't put out enough power through the 3.5mm jack so they have to use viper4android as a workaround.
The other issue is only some remote apps will work.
I will update with my findings.
I tried to link devices but this XDA app won't let me paste for some reason.
After looking around, it looks like there are a couple of different "slim" models (each sold under different names from China).
This style (Universal 3.5mm IR) consistently says it works with android
This style (Slim Keychain consistently says it does not work with android
At less than a dollar each, I ordered one of each that I linked here, but they will of course be on the slow boat from China, so I won't be able to test them for a while.
There are also others, but I really only want the slim style like the keychain version. Plus I don't want to spend a lot of money testing these.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-5mm-Plug-Intelligent-Mobile-Smart-IR-Remote-Control-Universal-for-iOS-Android-/131639216586?hash=item1ea64f09ca:g:I-wAAOSwhcJWMHb3
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-3-5mm-Air-Conditioner-TV-DVD-STB-IR-Remote-Control-For-iPhone-Android-/262596395005?var=&hash=item3d23f6fffd:m:m957VDtaltdFL63zpH-7Zmg
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-5mm-Smile-IR-Infrared-Remote-Controller-For-Dustproof-Plug-Android-iOS-/252429451774?hash=item3ac5f7c1fe:g:lLkAAOSwc1FXZQDX
Good to know ...let us know how it makes out
deadgiveaway said:
I have an extended ir blaster that has a 3.5mm jack....
I'm gonna test with it first before purchasing one of the small units.
I heard some phones don't put out enough power through the 3.5mm jack so they have to use viper4android as a workaround.
The other issue is only some remote apps will work.
I will update with my findings.
I tried to link devices but this XDA app won't let me paste for some reason.
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Do you have any links for how to make viper4android a workaround? I just got this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M2VC6G7/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1 but can't it to work yet.
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After trying every possible setting in viper4android, I couldn't get the adapter to work. Putting it right up next to the ir receiver in the TV, just in case the signal was too weak, didn't help. Tried several apps. ZaZaremote recognizes that it is there, but I can't get it to send a signal.
2 other adapters are incoming, and I'll try them when they come.
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Do you have any links for how to make viper4android a workaround? I just got this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M2VC6G7/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1 but can't it to work yet.
Update
After trying every possible setting in viper4android, I couldn't get the adapter to work. Putting it right up next to the ir receiver in the TV, just in case the signal was too weak, didn't help. Tried several apps. ZaZaremote recognizes that it is there, but I can't get it to send a signal.
2 other adapters are incoming, and I'll try them when they come.
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If powers on ? Just doesn't send signals ?
I've heard that some lol had to turn up the voltage to the headphone jack ....
Have you tried any other Android devices
And what apps did you try to use ?
deadgiveaway said:
If powers on ? Just doesn't send signals ?
I've heard that some lol had to turn up the voltage to the headphone jack ....
Have you tried any other Android devices
And what apps did you try to use ?
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There is no way that indicates it "powering on", but ZaZaRemote auto recognizes that there is an IR device attached.
I've turned up the "Playback Gain Control" in V4A, made no difference.
I tried using my Galaxy S4 (has a built in IR blaster). Using ZaZaRemote, the built in IR blaster works, but can't get the 3.5mm device to work.
Apps Tested
ZaZaRemote
Peel Smart Remote
Universal IR Controller
Universal IR TV Remote Control
RCoid free- IR Remote Control
IR Remote Control
IR Universal Remote
ASmart Remote IR
Updates?
Any updates on this?
Did anyone find the sleekest, Android-supporting, IR Blaster for the headphone jack (that actually works 3 to 5 meters away from the device)?
Its a real shame that none of these 3.5 mm blasters work. The built in IR blaster is one of my favorite features of the Note 4, but Samsung decided that its not popular enough for newer models. I hate to give it up.
According to this article you need to turn it on.
After you download the app “ZazaRemote”, and you plug the Jakcom IR one into the headphones jack, then you need to turn it right. That is how you turn it on. In order to turn it off you turn it left. There is no need to plug and unplug it since you can decide when you want to turn it on and off.
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https://blog.banggood.com/the-tiny-infrared-remote-controller-34065.html
I don't know what it exactly means because my IR Blaster hasn't arrived yet but it seems it's saying that you need to rotate the blaster to the right when it's plugged? Or maybe there's a part that rotates?
I purchased a slim 3.5mm ir and have had no luck. The directions from china says to use zaza remote. Like mentioned in this posting zaza recognizes there is something in the headphone jack, but I haven't had any successful results. If you don't know this already you can use a phone camera to see if ir signal is lighting up by point your camera at the IR emitter on your remote control and hitting buttons on the remote. I used this method to see if anything was coming out of the 3.5mm ir in my headphone jack and I got no lights at all while using the zaza remote app.(suggested by the hardware i purchased) I also replied on eBay to the Chinese company saying it didn't work and they sent me another one with the exact same results. The part about rotating to turn it on is because 50% of the tip of the 3.5 plug doesn't have a metal contact. This means you can rotate the entire plug and its as if you don't have anything plugged in. I thought the rotate for disconnection part was clever, to bad I wasn't able to get this to work.
None work then?
I bought one from aliexpress and it didnt work.
So none of the ones tested above work? I want to use it in a Note 8. Tia!
stranula said:
After looking around, it looks like there are a couple of different "slim" models (each sold under different names from China).
This style (Universal 3.5mm IR) consistently says it works with android
This style (Slim Keychain consistently says it does not work with android
At less than a dollar each, I ordered one of each that I linked here, but they will of course be on the slow boat from China, so I won't be able to test them for a while.
There are also others, but I really only want the slim style like the keychain version. Plus I don't want to spend a lot of money testing these.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-5mm-Plug-Intelligent-Mobile-Smart-IR-Remote-Control-Universal-for-iOS-Android-/131639216586?hash=item1ea64f09ca:g:I-wAAOSwhcJWMHb3
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-3-5mm-Air-Conditioner-TV-DVD-STB-IR-Remote-Control-For-iPhone-Android-/262596395005?var=&hash=item3d23f6fffd:m:m957VDtaltdFL63zpH-7Zmg
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-5mm-Smile-IR-Infrared-Remote-Controller-For-Dustproof-Plug-Android-iOS-/252429451774?hash=item3ac5f7c1fe:g:lLkAAOSwc1FXZQDX
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hi, did you ever write an report on if one of them works on android ?
Hastaloego said:
hi, did you ever write an report on if one of them works on android ?
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stranula said:
There is no way that indicates it "powering on", but ZaZaRemote auto recognizes that there is an IR device attached.
I've turned up the "Playback Gain Control" in V4A, made no difference.
I tried using my Galaxy S4 (has a built in IR blaster). Using ZaZaRemote, the built in IR blaster works, but can't get the 3.5mm device to work.
Apps Tested
ZaZaRemote
Peel Smart Remote
Universal IR Controller
Universal IR TV Remote Control
RCoid free- IR Remote Control
IR Remote Control
IR Universal Remote
ASmart Remote IR
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None of the ones I tried worked
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None of the ones I tried worked
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do you have a list of those who didn't work? maybe there are some new models out by now, so if I give it a try and buy some, I won't buy those who don't work.
Hastaloego said:
do you have a list of those who didn't work? maybe there are some new models out by now, so if I give it a try and buy some, I won't buy those who don't work.
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I bought this style https://www.ebay.com/i/262885213185?rt=nc&var=561883710903 and this style https://www.ebay.com/itm/351790827736?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
I couldn't get my ir blaster working for ages until one app i trued had a setting use external ir toggled it on and voila! It worked. It was a cheap $1 ir blaster too
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Anyone ever see an app so you can use your phone as a remote control? Specifically for like your comcast DVR? I searched forever and couldn't find anything. I though it might be awesome if you could change channels, etc on your DVR through your phone. Might not be available yet. Just wondering
You won't find such an app only because there is no IR built-in to the phone. However, if they came out with a contraption like they did with the iPhone where it plugs into the headphone jack, then maybe...but stand alone...won't happen.
RavenII said:
You won't find such an app only because there is no IR built-in to the phone. However, if they came out with a contraption like they did with the iPhone where it plugs into the headphone jack, then maybe...but stand alone...won't happen.
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Well he could always switch to Verizon! I use this app. WORK PERFECTLY on hero even though it says it wont.
**EDIT**
Wrong URL here ya go
http://android.techhours.com/android-app-controls-your-verizon-fios-tv/
Also Comcast CAN do it there is just not an app for it yet. it would go threw your wifi signal as long as your box is connected to the internet!
Hi everyone,
I'm looking for a replacement headset for the SGS (the bundled one's sound doesn't cut it for me), but after having tried a couple (Ety HF2, etc) I noticed that, while they work fine for media playback, none of them work as a handsfree solution, ie the sound of a phonecall doesn't pass through when they're connected.
Anyone tried a good pair of handsfree earphones that work?
Thanks.
headsets that work for Nokia N97 ( and similar ) would work.
tdx said:
Hi everyone,
I'm looking for a replacement headset for the SGS (the bundled one's sound doesn't cut it for me), but after having tried a couple (Ety HF2, etc) I noticed that, while they work fine for media playback, none of them work as a handsfree solution, ie the sound of a phonecall doesn't pass through when they're connected.
Anyone tried a good pair of handsfree earphones that work?
Thanks.
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Thanks.
Have you tried any specific earphone? I tried some made for Iphone and they weren't working so I want to make sure before i buy.
tdx said:
Thanks.
Have you tried any specific earphone? I tried some made for Iphone and they weren't working so I want to make sure before i buy.
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I bought a nameless one off ebay, advertised for Nokia 3.5mm jacks.
yeah, the iPhone and HTC ones do not work, which surprised and annoyed me because I have 4 or 5 iPhone headsets and adaptors which I was using with my HTC BlackStone/HD.
Then I found out that the 2 sections of the pin nearest the sleeve are wired in reversed ( iPhone/HTC earphones are wired left, right, ground, mic, whereas Nokia/Samsung earphones are wired left, right, mic, ground). The ground and mic are reversed. Very annoying.
could it be this?
http://cgi.ebay.nl/3-5MM-HANDSFREE-...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item3caebd9751
I'm looking for one also.
How about the offical ? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230487010384&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
i use my triplefi10 through a nokia ad57 remote
works wonder
i had to switch the cable for the triplefi10 form vi to stock cos the vi cable is iphone compatible so the ground and mic terminals are reversed.
i got the stock trs cable for the triplefi10 pro and plugged it into the nokia remote and now i have a headset mith inlline mic with remote
furstrated said:
i use my triplefi10 through a nokia ad57 remote
works wonder
i had to switch the cable for the triplefi10 form vi to stock cos the vi cable is iphone compatible so the ground and mic terminals are reversed.
i got the stock trs cable for the triplefi10 pro and plugged it into the nokia remote and now i have a headset mith inlline mic with remote
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So nokia ad57 + any headphones can hear whenever someone call?
thanks
here is a post i made on another section of this forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7215233&postcount=5
furstrated said:
i use my triplefi10 through a nokia ad57 remote
works wonder
i had to switch the cable for the triplefi10 form vi to stock cos the vi cable is iphone compatible so the ground and mic terminals are reversed.
i got the stock trs cable for the triplefi10 pro and plugged it into the nokia remote and now i have a headset mith inlline mic with remote
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This sounds like a good solution, but doesn't it make the cable incredibly long so you can't use it while walking?
Robin.B said:
This sounds like a good solution, but doesn't it make the cable incredibly long so you can't use it while walking?
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yup the cables are a problem. Im in the process of making a diy cable for my triplefi10. planning of making it only up to the y-junction and terminate there with a 3.5 plug so its short. Good thing about the triplefi10 is you can replace the cable. I havent received the plug connectors i ordered yet so im still waiting. I used the cable of the nokia headset that came with the adaptor for the 5310xpressmusic. I cracked the earpieces and desoldered the cable. now all i have to do is attach the plug connectors once they arrive
Could someone clarify whether this Nokia AD57 does work WITHOUT any modifactions? I assume the modifactions you made were for the earphones?
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_...13&_nkw=nokia+ad57+&_sacat=See-All-Categories
So AD57 with standard earphones work fine?
though I did come across this whistl on eBay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-SAMSU...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item4aa27f72c5
Sony Ericsson Headsets do work with this phone
I do have an old headset from my previous Xperia X10 which was stolen...
the headset works perfectly with samsung Galaxy S, even the mic can be used for communicating...
its a perfect match
dizzle118 said:
Could someone clarify whether this Nokia AD57 does work WITHOUT any modifactions? I assume the modifactions you made were for the earphones?
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_...13&_nkw=nokia+ad57+&_sacat=See-All-Categories
So AD57 with standard earphones work fine?
though I did come across this whistl on eBay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-SAMSU...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item4aa27f72c5
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yes i can confirm the remote adaptor works (ad57)
the nokia remote adaptors with multiple buttons for music remote doesnt work (ad54 and others with forward reverse buttons) which is a pity i think, considering that the player on the SGS is one o the best players on any device anywhere, i think. I aredy mailed samsung development about remote control support for the player and they acknowledged the suggestion
using a good A2DP capable Bluetooth Headset will give you that ability out of the box right now as i'm using it.
Yes and kill your battery twice as fast... Bluetooth sucks up power. Especially when cold like skiing.
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wired headsets doesn't work for me, it always end up dead, broken, the worst is when it breaks at the phone side,
i can care less if the headset itself breaks.
is horrible to use wired headsets in a busy subway/bus
when -skiing- skateboarding i always use my motorola HT820 it's warm, doesn't fall off, and is extremely convenient
it goes perfectly with the goggles and headband/hat
I've just ordered this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350335571399&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
I'll feedback my results once its arrived.
furstrated said:
the nokia remote adaptors with multiple buttons for music remote doesnt work (ad54 and others with forward reverse buttons) which is a pity i think, considering that the player on the SGS is one o the best players on any device anywhere, i think. I aredy mailed samsung development about remote control support for the player and they acknowledged the suggestion
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NOOOOO that's an absolute must have for me.
Can u send me the samsung dev info i'll do the same (do they tend to acknowledge everything or can we reasonably assume they'll think about it?)
Is it possible to develop a driver for the remotes to work?
Will.1 said:
NOOOOO that's an absolute must have for me.
Can u send me the samsung dev info i'll do the same (do they tend to acknowledge everything or can we reasonably assume they'll think about it?)
Is it possible to develop a driver for the remotes to work?
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AFAIK, the remote support is software dependent, it might be correct to state that its really a matter of adding some more lines of code to the player application to recognize double and triple presses on the mic button as it aredy recognizes single presses. Also, for those nokia music adaptors with remotes, i think they have batteries inside and if you press the forward button, they send signal pulses akin to double or triple press. As far as the volume buttons tho, i dont have any idea how it is implemented, but it may be anchored on the pulse frequency too but it must be on a system wide implementetion.
this is the samsung rep reply i got from the email below
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re: Samsun Galaxy S Music Player
Hi, I just got the samsung galaxy s.
I would like to know if the player supports remote commands from the inline mic button of the headset other than play and pause.
I would like to have the usual press twice to go to next track and press thrice to go back but it seems the player does not recognize this.
Also, it would be nice to support those headsets with integrated music controller like dedicated fast forward, reverse buttons.
Thank you
Are there any apps available like those on the iPhone that can be a wireless shutter remote for DSLR cameras?
Thanks
I would like to know this as well. I would luv to use my Evo with my 50D
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How does the iPhone app work? most remotes are infrared, and the iPhone doesn't have an IR port.
I can't see how it would work without bluetooth/WiFi built into the camera.
Tachikoma_kun said:
How does the iPhone app work? most remotes are infrared, and the iPhone doesn't have an IR port.
I can't see how it would work without bluetooth/WiFi built into the camera.
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The camera has to be constantly connected to a laptop or Desktop via USB Cable.
You then have to install a server onto the Laptop/Desktop and that is how the Ip/Itouch controls the camera.
Was excited by the idea until i did a bit more reading. Shame really would be a good idea if it could be done without the need for anything to be physically attached to the camera.
Makes sense, I thought it might have been one of those IR plugs you plug into the headphone jack. You play back an audio file that is translated by the IR plug into the right controls for the camera. You can make the IR plug thing for only a few $, I think there's a guide on Instructables.
Anyone know where can I buy heart rate monitor compatible with s-health in sgs4?
There's supposed to be a Samsung brand HRM and fitness band coming any day now. Oh, and a scale, too.
I find it a bit annoying that samsung didn't go with Ant+, the universal standard for HRM. I have two HRM bands for cycling and was hoping they would work but nope.
The Polar Bluetooth Smart should work shouldn't it?
$60
http://amzn.com/B007S088F4
Nanan00 said:
I find it a bit annoying that samsung didn't go with Ant+, the universal standard for HRM. I have two HRM bands for cycling and was hoping they would work but nope.
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Although it sucks they didn't, Ant+ is not the universal standard. It is being pushed to become one. But right now only Sony phones support it.
Personally I want bluetooth LE fixed.
And where the hell is this HRM? It was supposed to be out last month.
Cast|el said:
Although it sucks they didn't, Ant+ is not the universal standard. It is being pushed to become one. But right now only Sony phones support it.
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That's not actually true .
Some Android phones have ANT+ built in. If you have a phone that its built in then you should be able to get your phone to sync to the HRM. If you don't have a built in ANT+ You can get ANT+ to work on Android. You need to download the ANT+ service from the Play App Store.
The only draw back if you don't have built in ANT+, is you will need to buy the ANT+ dongle (and a OTG cable if you don't have one).
ANT+ Demo
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5kc2kuYW50LmFudHBsdXNkZW1vIl0.
Radio Service
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...DEwMiwiY29tLmRzaS5hbnQuc2VydmljZS5zb2NrZXQiXQ..
ANT+ Website
http://www.thisisant.com/
SelfLoops (place to but the dongle)
http://www.selfloops.com/
I know this stuff works, as I just bought the ANT+ dongle and downloaded these from the Play Store. However, several apps say that ANT+ works but I have been successful. Apps like Strava, and Endomondo. Now you can use IPBike and IpSensor Man. I can get the HRM and Cadence to work.
Nanan00 said:
I find it a bit annoying that samsung didn't go with Ant+, the universal standard for HRM. I have two HRM bands for cycling and was hoping they would work but nope.
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SoM3_Idi0t said:
That's not actually true .
Some Android phones have ANT+ built in. If you have a phone that its built in then you should be able to get your phone to sync to the HRM. If you don't have a built in ANT+ You can get ANT+ to work on Android. You need to download the ANT+ service from the Play App Store.
The only draw back if you don't have built in ANT+, is you will need to buy the ANT+ dongle (and a OTG cable if you don't have one).
ANT+ Demo
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5kc2kuYW50LmFudHBsdXNkZW1vIl0.
Radio Service
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...DEwMiwiY29tLmRzaS5hbnQuc2VydmljZS5zb2NrZXQiXQ..
ANT+ Website
http://www.thisisant.com/
SelfLoops (place to but the dongle)
http://www.selfloops.com/
I know this stuff works, as I just bought the ANT+ dongle and downloaded these from the Play Store. However, several apps say that ANT+ works but I have been successful. Apps like Strava, and Endomondo. Now you can use IPBike and IpSensor Man. I can get the HRM and Cadence to work.
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Theres 1 motorola android phone
1 HTC
the rest are all SONY.
Using a large usb adpater is not a valid option for me, i would rather stick to bluetooth as its not bulky. When ANT+ is built into every phone like bluetooth is(still peeved about googles handling of Bluetooth 4.0 LE tho) , or its made small enough to fit inside my battery door(like Qi adapters) Then I'll consider it, but as it stands it still has a good 3-5 years of work before it can be crowned the "standard"
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Theres 1 motorola android phone
1 HTC
the rest are all SONY.
Using a large usb adpater is not a valid option for me, i would rather stick to bluetooth as its not bulky. When ANT+ is built into every phone like bluetooth is(still peeved about googles handling of Bluetooth 4.0 LE tho) , or its made small enough to fit inside my battery door(like Qi adapters) Then I'll consider it, but as it stands it still has a good 3-5 years of work before it can be crowned the "standard"
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Whatever floats your boat.
Question is still valid from the OP... when is the Samsung HRM going to be released?
Has anyone gotten the Polar BT HRM strap to work? If so... can you walk me thru the steps and what apps youve used it with?
I do wish Polar would port their iOS app over to Android. Sigh.
Polar BT HRM works fine here.
mist813 said:
Anyone know where can I buy heart rate monitor compatible with s-health in sgs4?
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ANT+ Coming to All Galaxy S4 (And All New Samsung Flagships in the Future)
This makes it easy. Simply use any ANT+ heart rate monitor.
it keep crashing on the s4 when i turn it on
GSM arena says S4 i9505 supports ANT+. This should mean it has the radio chip built in, doesn't it?
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9505_galaxy_s4-5371.php
Any Kind of Heart Rate Monitor with Ant+ can connect to the app, I tried my Garmin Heart Rate Monitor to connect, it just work as expected
I have an Hdmi switch as my TV only has one Hdmi slot.
I have 4 things plugged in such as laptop, chromecast, playstation, sky TV.
My question is regarding the remote for the switch. I've got a infrared receiver that goes with it (plugs into what looks like a 3.5mm jack)
The remote is Crap. You have to get really close to it. So if I'm sitting down, I usually have to get up or lean really far forward.
I've tried making an infrared remote on my LG g3 by making it learn the signals from the remote. It says it successfully learns them, but it doesn't actually work when I press the button from my phone. Even up close. Why is this?
Also, is there a better infrared receiver and remote that I could possibly use with this?
Or is there a better, more expensive switch? It's just a £10 generic one from eBay really.
Thanks!
Anyone?
No?
This is a shame. Thought someone here would know