Stew Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 Just wondering if anybody could recommend a good learning remote to control my TV, Amp, DVD and DAB. More compatability would be better to future proof it for me a little. I'm liking the look of a phillips pronto RU950 but I'm open to suggestions. It must have Macros as I'm sick of tripping over remotes and want to 'one touch' everything! Any ideas? Quote
Kennydies Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 I have the 950, is the best remote I have had so far.... Never really used the wireless function as already have a powermid to control the NTL box downstairs. If you download the configuration software you can emulate its functions to see if the remote can do the functions you want... You can even steal my CCF if you want, it has most NTL channel logos in it.... Quote
Stew Posted January 11, 2007 Author Posted January 11, 2007 I have council sky (freeview) but might still steal the logos if (or when) I get one. I might download the software then, didn't know you could do that. Quote
Kennydies Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 Yep, download the pronto edit NG software from www.remotecentral.com You can configure your remote while you are waiting for it to arrive then download it into the remote.... Let me know if you want my configuration file. It has most Channel logos, PC control, TV control. I still have the old file somewhere with DVD and VCR controls in it... all you would need to do is upload your devices infra-red codes.... Quote
Stew Posted January 11, 2007 Author Posted January 11, 2007 Cheers dude. I'll have a play and then let you know. Quote
SwissZ Posted January 12, 2007 Posted January 12, 2007 I've got the Logitech Harmony 895 which is not bad. Connect it up via USB to your PC, start the software (need to be online), type in the model no's of all your equipment and all remote functions will be downloaded to it from the internet site. It will learn if they haven't got whatever you're trying to control listed, but I haven't needed that yet because everything's (pretty much anything that has a remote) been there. Even the stranger stuff like light control! Its got a wireless option but although the 'gadget freak' part of me thought it was something I had to have, I haven't actually bothered (or needed to) using it yet. Oh yeah, one last thing... although it is great having one remote to control everything in the house, the damn thing is never in the room where you need it!!! Quote
Removed Posted January 12, 2007 Posted January 12, 2007 tell you what mate, £5 Tevion from Aldi and it's learned about 5 different remotes I have and it has macros too! Can't fault it Quote
Stew Posted January 12, 2007 Author Posted January 12, 2007 And they are building an Aldi about 2mins walk from my house! Hurry up and open! Quote
Removed Posted January 12, 2007 Posted January 12, 2007 mind you , u might find some of these on ebay, they were on their specials way back in november Quote
Stew Posted January 13, 2007 Author Posted January 13, 2007 Ok, I just took the plunge and ordered this one http://www.homecontrol.philips.com/index.cfm?id=829 It's total overkill and I bet I use less than 10% of the features but I just thought I'd future proof myself a little and get a beast. I used to play around with the ipronto my mate had in his stereo shop and it was wicked so if this is quarter as good then it's worth it! Quote
P15UL T Posted January 13, 2007 Posted January 13, 2007 my mate has the philips one and loves it, but as you say it would cost a fortune to change everything in your house to get the most out of it. nice peice of kit though Quote
Stew Posted January 13, 2007 Author Posted January 13, 2007 These things control lights and curtains and everything. I have all the good AV equipment so I'm nearly there! Quote
sl114 Posted January 13, 2007 Posted January 13, 2007 depending on how much you want to spend, i would go down this route http://www.drc.uk.com/crestron-programming.html however they are very pricey, but will futureproof yourself for practically anything in the future as they can control anything pretty much with a remote sensor or wire in. Quote
Stew Posted January 15, 2007 Author Posted January 15, 2007 Thats like the Ipronto. It's an awesome piece of kit. My mate told me that he priced one the same as I've bought but programmed to control everything in the house including his heating! It'll be good once I can work the damn thing, and once it's delivered! Quote
Stew Posted January 29, 2007 Author Posted January 29, 2007 Just thought I'd update any interested parties. Got the remote and programmed it myself for all the remote controlled devices in the house. Set up Macros and got the TV guide auto download set up. This all took around 3 hours. This piece of kit is SO easy to use and also looks the mutts nuts! Great piece of kit and very reasonably priced too. Quote
Sarnie Posted January 29, 2007 Posted January 29, 2007 Just thought I'd update any interested parties. Got the remote and programmed it myself for all the remote controlled devices in the house. Set up Macros and got the TV guide auto download set up. This all took around 3 hours. This piece of kit is SO easy to use and also looks the mutts nuts! Great piece of kit and very reasonably priced too. Quote
Stew Posted January 29, 2007 Author Posted January 29, 2007 Well the link in on the previous page but I may take pics just for you Sarnie. It'll give me a chance to show off my swanky speakers too. Quote
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