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BFirebird101

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When I got the phone, I assumed the IR Blaster was a gimmick and that I would hardly use it. Therefore it was not a selling point when buying the phone. Now I use it everyday. It is just so convenient to control my TV and be able to change channels while looking at the channel guide!

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I wish there was a way for it to open the app directly to the remote to turn tv on. there are about 4-5 button presses I need to do to get the tv powered on
 
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ReyStunner

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I dont know why but I cant get the app to work. It keeps saying that it cannot connect to the server. Ive seen other people mention this problem but I dont know if theres a fix for it yet.

Sucks because I would like to use the feature.
 
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The IR blaster on this device is much better than the LG or Samsung versions, IMO... And when it works apparently (sorry for the luck). It does upset me that you can't add it to the lock screen like Samsung though. With viper, and probably other ways as well, you can add the shortcut to the lockscreen, so that save a few clicks.

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Paulb787

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There is a universal remote app that is amazing. Its 10 dollars but is worth every penny. I have been at the bar and turned off tv's as a joke. No one would think a phone can do that

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BFirebird101

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Paulb787 said:
There is a universal remote app that is amazing. Its 10 dollars but is worth every penny. I have been at the bar and turned off tv's as a joke. No one would think a phone can do that

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Doesn't the TV app already do this? You can setup different rooms.

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MFD00M

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Maybe I'm blind, but where is the guide button? Works great, but I can't figure out how to open up the guide on my AT&T U-Verse box.
 
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Masa6GCS

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Paulb787 said:
There is a universal remote app that is amazing. Its 10 dollars but is worth every penny. I have been at the bar and turned off tv's as a joke. No one would think a phone can do that

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What is it called exactly there are loads of apps titled simply ' universal remote'. Having an app like that that needs so little setup sounds pretty cool.
 
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2k7gt

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ReyStunner said:
I dont know why but I cant get the app to work. It keeps saying that it cannot connect to the server. Ive seen other people mention this problem but I dont know if theres a fix for it yet.

Sucks because I would like to use the feature.
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If you didn't sign up for an HTC account at start dot htc dot com then it will do that. Once I went through that, the TV app worked fine for me.

Can't put URL because I don't have enough posts.
 
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ReyStunner

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2k7gt said:
If you didn't sign up for an HTC account at start dot htc dot com then it will do that. Once I went through that, the TV app worked fine for me.

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Thanks a lot. I'll try that later today.

EDIT: Works great!, thanks again
 
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bobniborg

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Crooke356 said:
The IR blaster on this device is much better than the LG or Samsung versions, IMO... And when it works apparently (sorry for the luck). It does upset me that you can't add it to the lock screen like Samsung though. With viper, and probably other ways as well, you can add the shortcut to the lockscreen, so that save a few clicks.

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You can set it as lock screen. I just did. Your doc at the bottom is the same as your lock screen so you have to change it to one of those.
 
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Crooke356

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You can set it as lock screen. I just did. Your doc at the bottom is the same as your lock screen so you have to change it to one of those.
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Yeah, I didn't think of that. It would be nice if we could set up as a widget. Be nice to double tap and there's the remote. Since its stock on other OEMs, I'm hopeful someone will make it happen on one of the great ROMs we have to choose from.

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Paulb787

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Here you go. Hands down the best it app ever.
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The distribution of paid apps for "free" by any means is considered Piracy and is strictly prohibited on XDA.

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richii0207

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Just an FYI, you can tap the add button on the top right in the TV app to set up any button from your controller. Don't think many people know that from reading this thread.

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BFirebird101

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IAmTheOneTheyCallNeo said:
Good Afternoon.

The distribution of paid apps for "free" by any means is considered Piracy and is strictly prohibited on XDA.

If you are unsure whether or not the app you're linking others to or downloading is pirated material, try searching for it in the Playstore.

If it has a cost, then your "free download" is PIRATED ;)

Thank you and have a nice day.

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Lol, what in the actual fuk?

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    2k7gt
    ReyStunner said:
    I dont know why but I cant get the app to work. It keeps saying that it cannot connect to the server. Ive seen other people mention this problem but I dont know if theres a fix for it yet.

    Sucks because I would like to use the feature.
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    If you didn't sign up for an HTC account at start dot htc dot com then it will do that. Once I went through that, the TV app worked fine for me.

    Can't put URL because I don't have enough posts.
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    Paulb787
    IAmTheOneTheyCallNeo said:
    Nah I understand his confusion as I'd originally deleted the post to which my message was in reference to.
    All is fixed now.

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    I wasn't aware of the IR blaster till I actually had the phone and now it's one of my favorite features.
    The project office I work in mounted LCD TVs up all over the building to display safety bulletins, project status, etc (you know, crap no one that actually works pays attention to). Now I can turn off 2 of those on my way to the bathroom. Good times.

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