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Want to use my iPad as my universal controller
I use to use a Harmony 1100 until my at the time 1.5 year old daughter accidentally broke it. I am looking to use my iPad as as the main controller.
What apps or programs should I be considering? Is it possible to just use a standalone or do I need to pair with a Universal or Crestron remote, for example. Thanks, Joe |
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iRule looks like the cheapest feature rich IP to IR based automation system for iPad & Android.
My Harmony days are over too & I'm weighing up smarter options like iRule. I do not believe that iRule product supply is as restrictive as the "other two". You may wish to purchase spare parts for the 1100 on eBay if you want to resurrect it for awhile longer. Last edited by MyPal; 12-15-2013 at 03:11 AM. |
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You can also use a BT -> IR sender device. So you don't need line of sight to the device (as long as the IR sender is).
Gear4 UnityRemote Review | TV Accessories | CNET UK I got one of these but the supported list wasn't very good - let down by software. Not sure where I've put the unit now. Maybe I should go see if the software has been updated |
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Yes I will be using IR sensors for the hidden components. Joe Last edited by joe1515; 12-16-2013 at 01:17 AM. |
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I've been using the Harmony Smart Control on one of my systems. It includes an IR blaster that sits in my equipment rack and an iOS app that works pretty well to control everything over wifi. There's also a basic small handheld remote as backup. I know there are not a lot of Harmony fans here, but for $130 it seems to work pretty well.
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/produc...ontrol?crid=60
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I don't know if they solved it in the last version. I can't find anything relating to that. |
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Georges, the Harmony Hub and controller only require an Internet connection for setup, not for use. It does require wifi, since this is how the handheld remote and ipad communicate with the hub.
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However, the remote works fine without a connection. If I'm correct, I don't understand why they do it like that and I don't see the gain compared to my 900 if you still need a remote. |
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