I would be interested to know if/how it is possible to access the IR blaster in code. As far as I can see there is no native support for IR devices Android (unlike things such as Bluetooth). Any ideas about how I might be able to send commands to the IR blaster in an App? I have experience making apps but no idea how to access hardware that is not supported by default in the SDK.
IR development access
I too would like to know about this. Im on the verge of buying a tablet S but I am wanting to know about IR code access, and the Playstation Suite SDK (which is supposedly for C# devs like me )
Agreed, I'd like to create a customizable widget for the remote control app.
If anyone finds out let me know
I also like to know the api for their docking
I have submitted a request to Sony for information on development for the IR blaster, maybe if enough people do the same then information and a library for accessing it will be released.
https://android.sonydeveloper.com/common/pages/support/contact/
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Hi,
Does anyone know if the ir remote app supports macros(aka: Activities).
If you are aquainted with the Harmony remotes you know what I'm talking about.
E.g. Activity "Watch TV" would do:
1.Turn TV on
2.Turn Set Top Box on
3. Set correct TV input
4. etc. etc...
Another thing, and sorry if this has been answered already.. Can we also control PS3 with the remote app?
Hi,
I have a harmony remote too, but there's currently no option in the tablet remote software to set up events (switch on tv, switch on amp, turn tv channel to hd1, for example). It's a straight remote control app. Hopefully this might change in future updates?
The ps3 uses bluetooth, and this remote is infra-red, so this native app cant control it. Maybe through an iv-bluetooth decoder, but not straight from the box.
No. The remote software is the simplest remote function. It does not support activies.
I read somewhere though that you can have it learn the macro when you use the learning feature. It can learn the commands from your remote, and it was mentioned that macro can be learned as well. Will test it later on tonight....
Tyggy said:
I read somewhere though that you can have it learn the macro when you use the learning feature. It can learn the commands from your remote, and it was mentioned that macro can be learned as well. Will test it later on tonight....
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Any luck with this?
IR activities alternative
I found this workaround on the US Sony Forum.
forum.sel.sony.com/viewtopic.php?f=107&t=11159
Still need to check it out myself.
Sorry can not post URL (just yet)
Grtz
I was also disappointed that it didn't recognise my Panasonic Air Conditioner Ir remote.
In this day and age it's also amazing that it doesn't have a link to an online library of remotes people have already taught it...
Any devs out there... that's my wish list... oh yeah maybe a night vision app that uses the IR as a night light
The remote can learn any sort of remote cntroller. I've used the tablet to learn my York Air-con and my fan. It works for both of them.It takes time to learn the remote function. You have to try several times.
Its the best tablet so far.
Hay guys
I was wondering if there are any good applications which would make use of the IR blaster on my HTC ONE
for example TV remote control apps
because i searched the net and couldn't find any good app that works with HTC ONE'S IR Blaster
siddiquiamin said:
Hay guys
I was wondering if there are any good applications which would make use of the IR blaster on my HTC ONE
for example TV remote control apps
because i searched the net and couldn't find any good app that works with HTC ONE'S IR Blaster
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I'm just using the included "TV" app and it's working excellent. Not only does it give you Remote functionality, but also will pull in your provider's channel guides/listing for your viewing pleasure
irdroid or androidirc,
you can google it ,to find the right site to download, i did'nt find any application in google play
siddiquiamin said:
Hay guys
I was wondering if there are any good applications which would make use of the IR blaster on my HTC ONE
for example TV remote control apps
because i searched the net and couldn't find any good app that works with HTC ONE'S IR Blaster
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Honestly, Sense TV app that comes with the phone, does a real good decent job as a Remote app.
madstyle1972 said:
Honestly, Sense TV app that comes with the phone, does a real good decent job as a Remote app.
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OP's question is still relevant. Until we have market apps that utilize the IR blaster, this is yet another feature that's dependent upon using a Sense-laden ROM.
Look up peel on the playstore... I haven't used it yet but it's supposedly used with devices with an ir port.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.peel.app
Ha gave a link anyway...
I'm looking for alternatives too, the built in App doesn't support my denon receiver and I can't seem to figure out how to tell the remote I want to use the menu button on my TV sometimes and not my DVR.
Not sure of any apps, but there are workarounds to your problems. Create completely separate remotes for your devices when you don't want overlap, or if it's just one button that overlaps you can map that to one of the buttons on the HTC remote app that you aren't using (for me, that's the "." button on the number pad).
Will the remote app still not support your receiver if you do it the hard way (programming each button)? Or is just that you would rather not have to go through that (understandable).
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I'm looking for alternatives too, the built in App doesn't support my denon receiver and I can't seem to figure out how to tell the remote I want to use the menu button on my TV sometimes and not my DVR.
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I'd rather not have to program each button. I'm longing for the Harmony folks releasing a remote app. Activity based remotes are awesome.
I'm actually looking for an app that will mimic the Apple Remote so that I can control my Macbook with it.
I am just looking for an app that will skip all the programming BS and just left me use it as a remote. I don't have any service as I use 100% streaming and downloading for my content. Also simple functions like power/input take extra button presses. Should be much easier than it is.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy2
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/harmony-smart-control?crid=60 here is the harmony thing you are looking for....
drksilenc said:
here is the harmony thing you are looking for....
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The problem with this is it requires a separate hub and doesn't make use of the built-in IR blaster. I too yearn for a Harmony-like app that makes use of my IR blaster...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41218367
[APP][IR][ALPHA] ONE To Remote Them All
Found this one. Doesn't work for aosp that I can tell though.
Sent from my ONE CM10.1
the ir blaster prbly will never work on asop. it is missing the required drivers for it.
Since Android 4.4 natively supports built in IR Blasters, is anyone developing an IR Remote app?
I've seen some apps on play store, but i do not trust apps like thos not belonging to xda devs
lugiank said:
Since Android 4.4 natively supports built in IR Blasters, is anyone developing an IR Remote app?
I've seen some apps on play store, but i do not trust apps like thos not belonging to xda devs
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Well, i don't personally have a device with an IR Blaster, but a friend of mine uses THIS
Try it out and see how it goes =)
Hello my name is Alber and I own a LG G2 mini.
One of the reasons why I bought this phone was that it has a IR blaster, unfortunately LG blocked it and 3rd party apps can't access it.
That means that i'm stuck with the stock app called QuickRemote, the app works fine for tv's and some DVD players but it doesn't let me use it for projectors or any other devices. Im using android 5.0.2. Could anyone please help me? I have my device rooted and I have xposed framework installed. I'd be so grateful if someone developed a module or an app to let me use the IR blaster with 3rd party apps. Thanks!
@likeadracula
After a lot of days of trying, i managed to take access of the IR blaster using a GPIO pin in the msm8926 soc but i dont have the knowledge to create a module and library in the kernel with that complexity and if i make it, sameone have to make a driver for the android HAL layer because all ather devices with blaster have a dedicated chip for control, ours not.
-Next is to try port the LG IRRC for second time, i managed to make it work the QuickRemote and take the support device list but the service of QuickSetSDK i can't get so lucky.
Anyway i dont have gave up, but i dont now the time that it can take.
hey there ,
i am using IR blaster since LG g3. mostly with unified remote application.
Now , as we know huawei mat 20 pro can learn IR codes too from native inbuilt application , when i try to learn from unified remote application i get an error message "your device is not supported "
while on LG g5 i am getting 2 options to select while learning from unified remote application.
1 is Android IR blaster
2 is LG inbuilt IR blaster
Learning is only possible if you select LG inbuilt ir blaster in unified remote application.
On huawei mat 20 pro i cant find 2nd option. and Android IR blaster cant learn codes.
anyone have any suggestions or idea about how to grant access of IR receiver to 3rd party applications??
thank you !
AFAIK it's not a problem of access permission to the IR blaster, a remote app has to support the Huawei proprietary IR driver.
From the app support site:
Only certain Android devices are supported for IR. Note that Sony devices are not supported at the moment.
HTC One
LG G3 Transmitting and learning supported (Learned code will only work on LG G3)
Samsung devices with IR (S4, S6, Note 3, etc)
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https://www.unifiedremote.com/tutorials/how-to-use-ir
You might try the stock Huawei IR remote app.
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AFAIK it's not a problem of access permission to the IR blaster, a remote app has to support the Huawei proprietary IR driver.
From the app support site:
https://www.unifiedremote.com/tutorials/how-to-use-ir
You might try the stock Huawei IR remote app.
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thank you bro ! i can use stock app to learn. i use unified remote app just for widget on home screen . with stock app i cant get widget ....
anyways thank you !