« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Universal Remote Controls ?  (Read 3822 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline xcvator

  • 2017 National Meet Volunteer
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 4328
  • Thanked: 322 times
  • Gender: Male
Universal Remote Controls ?
« on: June 15, 2017, 10:25:03 AM »
The remote for our tv is on the way out  :'( , there is a separate control for the recorder/dvd player thing, and another for the little Kodi box. I think I can get a single universal remote that I can use to control all 3 things and get rid of the old remotes.  ???
Prices seem to go from $10-00 to $300-00  :o
So my questions are:-
1/ How much do you need to spend for a basic set up that WORKS
2/ How hard are they to set up
3/ I don't have much hair now , how much will I loose trying to set 1 of these up
4/ Recommended brands, I've always found "Logitech" stuff pretty good

cheers Keith  :cheers:
Logged
spending the kids inheritance as fast as I can

tug 2018 Isuzu Mux LSU
1999 se diesel Jackaroo
July 10/2012  outback campers "Tanami"
New Age "Little Joey"

Offline paceman

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 3226
  • Thanked: 266 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: Universal Remote Controls ?
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2017, 10:35:09 AM »
« Last Edit: June 15, 2017, 10:37:41 AM by paceman »
Logged

Offline GGV8Cruza

  • The Cable Guy
  • Global Moderator
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 11626
  • Thanked: 620 times
  • Gender: Male
  • If 1 turbo is good, 2 must be better. VK3GJG
Re: Universal Remote Controls ?
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2017, 11:24:34 AM »
PM sent Keith

GG
Logged

Offline Bird

  • Once Was Lost, now am found
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: I am a geek!!
  • Thanked: 1874 times
  • Gender: Male
  • Life is far too long....
    • My Place.
Re: Universal Remote Controls ?
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2017, 12:38:23 PM »
using the Peel app with my S4.. and S6.
Works awesome
Logged
-
Click to enlarge

Gone to a new home

Offline loanrangie

  • Hard Floor Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 1262
  • Thanked: 113 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: Universal Remote Controls ?
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2017, 01:48:22 PM »
Been using harmony remotes for about 7 years, i have 4 different models for different devices and find them invaluable for multi device AV setups.
 One button press for each activity is a breeze, mine are older models but control 4 devices and 6 different activities.
Logged
MY08 TDV6 SE D3,
2003 Dingo Offroad Camper Trailer.
1974 Kombi microbus
1958 FC special sedan
1998 Triumph Daytona T595

Offline Beepa

  • Tent User
  • ***
  • Posts: 109
  • Thanked: 12 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: Universal Remote Controls ?
« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2017, 04:41:15 PM »
Harmony 650 works fine, to program you have to know what TV/Box/Stereo etc you have, connect the harmony to your computer and download the software from harmony site. Easy, the only problem I have is it is a bit hungry for batteries but we have heaps of rechargeable batteries for all our other remotes.
Logged
Humping a Camel Beachcomber Plus.

Offline edz

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 6880
  • Thanked: 926 times
  • Gender: Male
  • " I dont like Sheeple "
Re: Universal Remote Controls ?
« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2017, 06:19:50 PM »
The universal remote control will cost you several packets of lollies and biscuits and some cordial each month to operate /.. NOTE :  may or may  not work so good  during school hours though .. ;D ;D
Logged
" IMPROVISE  ADAPT   OVERCOME   and  PERSEVERE  "

3rd time lucky

  • Guest
Re: Universal Remote Controls ?
« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2017, 06:24:30 PM »
http://www.productreview.com.au/search.html?search=Universal+remotes&sa=
Have a read here. I owned one and was less than impressed.
« Last Edit: June 15, 2017, 06:27:35 PM by 3rd time lucky »
Logged

Offline Fizzie

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 5067
  • Thanked: 753 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: Universal Remote Controls ?
« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2017, 03:15:36 PM »
Logged
Winner PotM comp Jan 2021!

Isuzu: 2017 MU-X LST
Coromal: 2023 Soul Seeker 18'
Sunnie:  2010 Sunliner Holiday

Offline Ben.Archer

  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 333
  • Thanked: 27 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: Universal Remote Controls ?
« Reply #9 on: June 16, 2017, 03:38:13 PM »
Logged
2015 Land Rover Discovery 4
2000 90 Series Toyota Prado RV6
2013 MDC Off Road Step-Through V3 - Heavily modded and I am only just starting :-)
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »