ppc as a remote control?

j_sand · #1 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 01:00 PM

I have a 6700 with 6.1....what is the best remote control application? for general stuff like TV, DVD player, cable box and maybe receiver...

**InvincibleLiving** · #2 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 01:02 PM

none are available for the mogul chipset yet... there are compatibility issues.. but one should be coming out soon.

Bizarre179 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 01:09 PM

To my understanding... even if you get the software to do it, the moguls ir port is not nearly as strong to make use of it as a remote. The range is something like 3 feet. Basically, it is going to be easier to reach your hand out and press the button on your tv.

j_sand · #4 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 01:14 PM

I have the apache...the mogul is the 6800

looks like I'm sol

**InvincibleLiving** · #5 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by j_sand

I have the apache...the mogul is the 6800

looks like I'm sol

oh sorry, i'm just so used to users of the mogul asking for this... i didnt even look at what device you're using...

do a search for Vito Remote... it works well with the apache, i used to use it my self.

Kalnel · #6 (**permalink**) 05-13-2008, 11:45 PM

I use Novii Remote Deluxe on my 6700. Works great, and I'm getting 10-15 feet of range on Tivo, Sony TV, Magnovox TV, and Panasonic TV.

FWIW, the Vito gave me about 2 feet of range and the Novii basic barely worked at all.

Also, here's a tip: Make sure the send/receive IR is switched on. (I know, seems obvious, but I forgot and spent hours trying to figure it out.) If the remote doesn't work at first, try toggling the IR on and off. Sometimes, that does the trick for me.