Which universal remote?

TheDean

TheDean

TheDean

Soldato
Joined
3 Oct 2004
Posts
5,020
Location
North East
Hi there,

My remote for my Onkyo 607 has sadly given up the ghost, so I am thinking a universal remote will be better value than just replacing the Onkyo one?

I have Sky HD, Onkyo 607, Panny G10, PS3 & a Revo R3600.

If i could get something to work with everything, and if Wife proof, I would be over the moon. If somone could reccomend one, and has personal experiences with what works etc, what doesn't, that would be great.

Cheers
 
covenantuk said:
Just tried to add a Revo on my account, it's definitely on the supported devices list.
Click to expand...

Perfect, thanks very much mate! Would you mind checking if the Onkyo is there? (I'm sure it is!!!)

Also, you mentioned 'custom configs' - what exactly do you mean? Can you programme the on button to switch on Amp, Sky HD & Tv all at the same time, for example?
 
RoyMi6 said:
Sorry for totally just hijacking this thread but since you have actually ordered it you might also want to get more IR emitters. The hub comes with one emitter that works well but if you want something that you can directly attach to your devices I've got a pair of 4 attachable IR emitters (8 total, 2 I don't use) stuck to the front of my devices.

On "the bay" search for:
"IR Infrared Remote Extender 4 Emitter Emitters 1 Receiver Repeater System Kit"
That will get you what you want for the best price.

You're paying for the receiver part which you don't need but from the images you'll see that the emitters are separate and attach via a 3.5mm MONO plug. This is the cheapest way I found to get the emitters on their own (with 4 at a time).

However, the smart hub however expects a 2.5mm jack so you need to buy a:
"3.5mm female (jack) to 2.5mm male (plug) MONO adapter"

Should be no more than £20 for all of that allowing you to directly stick up to 8 emitters on your devices.
Click to expand...

Forgive me for possibly asking a stupid question, but what do the emitters do? Is an emitter required for each device I wish to control using the ultimate?

Device List: Panasonic 42'' TX-P42G10, Onkyo TX-SR607, PS3 Super Slim, Sky HD & Acer Revo R3600 (running OpenELEC).

The i purchased a cheap remote & USB IR set off eBay, so I hope the Harmony ultimate can play well with it & OpenElec!
 
Last edited:
Raymond Lin said:
I've only plugged in the hub, it sits directly under the power button on my TV, half the hub is actually behind the screen of the TV. Yet I can still use it to control all my things, it just bounces the wall, I've not had to use any additional emitter.

Give the hub a go first.
Click to expand...

Oooops. The idiot has just ordered it! *runs to cancel*
 
So I installed the Harmony Ultimate over the weekend and am absolutely loving it, but I'm unsure how to make it work with my Acer Revo 3600. It is running OpenELEC and I previously bought this remote: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221292059191?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 . I have placed the USB infared next to the hub, but as of yet it isn't responding to commands from the remote.

If one of you guys could help me configure it, I'd really appreciate it!!!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom