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reiss · 06-12-10, 07:08 PM

Hi guys,
Wanted to try a universal all in one remote that I can use for my surround sound, TV and starview HD combo.
Can anyone recommend one that will work? never tried one before.

Cheers

quavis · 06-12-10, 08:16 PM

hey mate,, i tried using the chameleon4 which is quite old but it wouldnt learn half the commands even tho they say it will do anything!.
so im sure getting a new one would have the facility to learn the new codes.
the allin one range are great but of course they would have to be tested to see if they will do the job, maybe the combo codes are too new even for learning remotes.

one thing though if you buy one of their remotes they have a support number and if you tell them the product they are supposed to find the codes needed, but i still think maybe these boxes we have are too new but might be worth a call to them to see if they can support the box before you buy.

i love the chameleon4 too just a shame it didnt do what i wanted.
when you find out the code (if) post it and illl give it a try,.

regards dave

reiss · 07-12-10, 07:58 AM

thanks Dave,
Will do some digging around.

mikie8 · 08-12-10, 12:51 AM

check out the logitec harmony range , quality remotes and support everything ive needed . best thing is one button activity action . i.e. my tv , xbox and amp all come on on correct settings with one button push .

reiss · 08-12-10, 07:44 AM

Thanks Mikie8, but holy crap those things aren't cheap.
I'd feel like a James Bond bad guy with this £400 beast

Robbo · 08-12-10, 08:13 AM

They do cheaper models.

reiss · 08-12-10, 09:19 AM

yes, seem them from £50 - £400.
Cheers

mikie8 · 08-12-10, 12:11 PM

thay can be a bit expensive , but thay can also control everything in every room .

it depends on your needs . go for the cheapest if you only need control of a few items .

Code:

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/17391022/Logitech-Harmony-300-Universal-Remote/Product.html?searchstring=Logitech+Harmony+300&searchtype=allproducts&searchsource=0&pid=639002&d=1&urlrefer=search&P36=SDUXU3&affid=hotukdeals&awc=buyat&_$ja=tsid:11516|prd:hotukdeals

reiss · 08-12-10, 01:26 PM

Just what I was looking for mikie8,
I'll check with Logitech to see if it can support the combo.
£13 I like!

*update

Just checked the Logitech Harmony website, they have a compatibility tool here
Starview HD combo IS listed under sat boxes and IS compatible, so is my LG TV and my old samsung surround sound!! For £13 that's half the price of an SV remote!
Buying it already..

quavis · 08-12-10, 03:56 PM

wow i gota agree

i bought a replacement combo remote that was 11 quid and its crap!
this one looks a shed laod better, think ill have one of them for upstairs!

nice link thank you....

06-12-10, 07:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
reiss Large Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 403 Thanks: 37 Thanked 106 Times in 78 Posts	Universal all in one remote for HD combo Hi guys, Wanted to try a universal all in one remote that I can use for my surround sound, TV and starview HD combo. Can anyone recommend one that will work? never tried one before. Cheers

06-12-10, 08:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
quavis monumental excorsist Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,026 Thanks: 54 Thanked 364 Times in 260 Posts	Re: Universal all in one remote for HD combo hey mate,, i tried using the chameleon4 which is quite old but it wouldnt learn half the commands even tho they say it will do anything!. so im sure getting a new one would have the facility to learn the new codes. the allin one range are great but of course they would have to be tested to see if they will do the job, maybe the combo codes are too new even for learning remotes. one thing though if you buy one of their remotes they have a support number and if you tell them the product they are supposed to find the codes needed, but i still think maybe these boxes we have are too new but might be worth a call to them to see if they can support the box before you buy. i love the chameleon4 too just a shame it didnt do what i wanted. when you find out the code (if) post it and illl give it a try,. regards dave

07-12-10, 07:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
reiss Large Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 403 Thanks: 37 Thanked 106 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Universal all in one remote for HD combo thanks Dave, Will do some digging around.

08-12-10, 12:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
mikie8 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 122 Thanks: 3 Thanked 30 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Universal all in one remote for HD combo check out the logitec harmony range , quality remotes and support everything ive needed . best thing is one button activity action . i.e. my tv , xbox and amp all come on on correct settings with one button push .

08-12-10, 07:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
reiss Large Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 403 Thanks: 37 Thanked 106 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Universal all in one remote for HD combo Thanks Mikie8, but holy crap those things aren't cheap. I'd feel like a James Bond bad guy with this £400 beast

08-12-10, 08:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,374 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,603 Posts	Re: Universal all in one remote for HD combo They do cheaper models. __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

08-12-10, 09:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
reiss Large Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 403 Thanks: 37 Thanked 106 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Universal all in one remote for HD combo yes, seem them from £50 - £400. Cheers

08-12-10, 12:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
mikie8 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 122 Thanks: 3 Thanked 30 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Universal all in one remote for HD combo thay can be a bit expensive , but thay can also control everything in every room . it depends on your needs . go for the cheapest if you only need control of a few items . Code: http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/17391022/Logitech-Harmony-300-Universal-Remote/Product.html?searchstring=Logitech+Harmony+300&searchtype=allproducts&searchsource=0&pid=639002&d=1&urlrefer=search&P36=SDUXU3&affid=hotukdeals&awc=buyat&_$ja=tsid:11516\|prd:hotukdeals

08-12-10, 01:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
reiss Large Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 403 Thanks: 37 Thanked 106 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Universal all in one remote for HD combo Just what I was looking for mikie8, I'll check with Logitech to see if it can support the combo. £13 I like! *update Just checked the Logitech Harmony website, they have a compatibility tool here Starview HD combo IS listed under sat boxes and IS compatible, so is my LG TV and my old samsung surround sound!! For £13 that's half the price of an SV remote! Buying it already.. Last edited by reiss; 08-12-10 at 01:37 PM.

08-12-10, 03:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
quavis monumental excorsist Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,026 Thanks: 54 Thanked 364 Times in 260 Posts	Re: Universal all in one remote for HD combo wow i gota agree i bought a replacement combo remote that was 11 quid and its crap! this one looks a shed laod better, think ill have one of them for upstairs! nice link thank you....

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