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Title: Using my phone as a DVD remote control Post by: 4D on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, 14:17:40 Hello tech wizards :bye:
I see that an app can be downloaded to enable my phone to be used as a remote control. My dvd controller has packed up, the dvd is rarely used so I can't be bothered to buy a new controller. Can anyone recommend an app as there seems to be hundreds of them! Ta. Title: Re: Using my phone as a DVD remote control Post by: suttonred on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, 14:33:58 Not sure they can be described as an app, although I'm sure that's in development. But I find fingers work quite well.
Title: Re: Using my phone as a DVD remote control Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, 14:38:58 What phone do you have?
Title: Re: Using my phone as a DVD remote control Post by: 4D on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, 14:49:42 Xperia
Title: Re: Using my phone as a DVD remote control Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, 14:50:05 My Galaxy S4 has a built in app called 'Watch On'. Never used it mind.
Title: Re: Using my phone as a DVD remote control Post by: A Gent Orange on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, 16:27:40 Surely the youth of today simply tweet someone to change the channel for you?
Title: Re: Using my phone as a DVD remote control Post by: Honkytonk on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, 17:26:11 I know of Gmote, which lets you use your phone as a remote control for your laptop providing they're on the same wi-fi connection, but as far as DVD players go I have no idea.
Title: Re: Using my phone as a DVD remote control Post by: Sippo on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, 17:44:38 Stop being a fucking goon and buy a new remote
Title: Re: Using my phone as a DVD remote control Post by: Simon Pieman on Thursday, September 18, 2014, 07:51:41 A universal remote can be picked up for a few quid. Your phone will need IR capabilities.
Title: Re: Using my phone as a DVD remote control Post by: CalRed45 on Thursday, September 18, 2014, 07:53:58 For all the trouble that setting it up is, you may as well buy a new remote
Title: Re: Using my phone as a DVD remote control Post by: 4D on Thursday, September 18, 2014, 07:56:24 Think you're right. Seen a universal one for a tenner, will get it tonight. Thanks all for the advice :)
Title: Re: Using my phone as a DVD remote control Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, September 18, 2014, 11:06:42 my old htc could do it.
Title: Re: Re: Re: Using my phone as a DVD remote control Post by: Only Me on Thursday, September 18, 2014, 18:28:04 Stop being a fucking goon and buy a new remote :D |