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« 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!

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« Reply #1 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.
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Simon Pieman
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« Reply #2 on: Wednesday, September 17, 2014, 14:38:58 »

What phone do you have?
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« Reply #3 on: Wednesday, September 17, 2014, 14:49:42 »

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« Reply #4 on: Wednesday, September 17, 2014, 14:50:05 »

My Galaxy S4 has a built in app called 'Watch On'. Never used it mind.
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« Reply #5 on: Wednesday, September 17, 2014, 16:27:40 »

Surely the youth of today simply tweet someone to change the channel for you?
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« Reply #6 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.
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« Reply #7 on: Wednesday, September 17, 2014, 17:44:38 »

Stop being a fucking goon and buy a new remote
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« Reply #8 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.
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« Reply #9 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
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« Reply #10 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  Smiley
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« Reply #11 on: Thursday, September 18, 2014, 11:06:42 »

my old htc could do it.
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« Reply #12 on: Thursday, September 18, 2014, 18:28:04 »

Stop being a fucking goon and buy a new remote
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