kes601
join:2007-04-14
Virginia Beach, VA | New Widget - Mobile Remote Anybody else see the new widget that was released today (at least in Hampton Roads)? It lets you turn your phone into a remote for the STB -- unfortunately only works w/Droid and the HTC Imagio. |
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| Just installed it this morning. Works pretty nicely. I'm not sure why I need my cell to be a remote, but it is pretty cool. |
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 matcarlPremium
join:2007-03-09
Franklin Square, NY | If you want to make a call, do you use your remote?  |
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enthuz
join:2009-08-08
Hampton, VA | VZ has been pretty regular with the widget and other updates...not bad...I don't use them all, but not bad. |
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OwlSaverOwlSaverPremium
join:2005-01-30
Berwyn, PA Reviews:
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1 edit | reply to xer0derm
said by xer0derm:Just installed it this morning. Works pretty nicely. I'm not sure why I need my cell to be a remote, but it is pretty cool. How often do you misplace your cell phone? How often do you misplace the remote? For me, I can always find my cell phone.
Does it work with multiple tvs - I have four STB/TVs? Does it work with multiple devices - STB, TV, Recever, etc? |
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shark2k
join:2008-06-01
West Orange, NJ | Only works with HD STBs according to the Widget.
-Shark2k |
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Works pretty well as a remote. Great for practical jokes on the family as you can control the stb from anywhere in the house.
Like the feature of 'flicking' the photos from the phone to the tv for viewing. |
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said by OwlSaver:Does it work with multiple tvs - I have four STB/TVs? Does it work with multiple devices - STB, TV, Recever, etc? It can work with up to 2 different STBs. You have to configure it on each one. It will only work with the STB, not the TV, receiver, etc. Those codes would have to come from other companies.
Like I said, cool, but not too useful. |
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too bad they do not have this as an iphone app  |
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| said by chitchatjf:too bad they do not have this as an iphone app True, but I would rather have a decent iphone/ipod APP for remote DVR first. |
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 jjoshuaPremium
join:2001-06-01
Scotch Plains, NJ
kudos:1 | reply to kes601
I need a freaking 3G network to change the channel? That's just stupid. |
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 birdfeedrPremium,MVM
join:2001-08-11
Warwick, RI
kudos:5 | said by jjoshua:I need a freaking 3G network to change the channel? That's just stupid. You're out of town on business, and your DW calls because she can't find the remote but she needs to watch that show that she *sooo* loves to follow. "Can you change the channel for me? I'll be ever so grateful, dear."
How can you deny her request?
I'm with you, some of these things are way over the top. |
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shark2k
join:2008-06-01
West Orange, NJ | reply to jjoshua
said by jjoshua:I need a freaking 3G network to change the channel? That's just stupid. Where do you get that you need a 3G network? This works over WiFi (which most, if not all of these smartphones) have built in (the network card that is). You jump onto your home network and you are able to communicate with the STB, which is also on your home network.
-Shark2k |
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I downloaded the app but it doesn't work. Guess I have to call tech support. I open the widget, put in my cell number etc. I press "OK" when it says to, but then nothing happens for a while. After a bit a pop up comes up and says not available or something. Then I hit troubleshoot and it checks the network and says it's fine, but the interactive content is not available. Try again later. |
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I had problems getting it to work too at first. I had to exit out of the app and then restart it. After that it worked well. I was impressed by the fast response time. I am extremely happy that they have this app because I plan on using dvr in my home theater room and bedroom. Now I don't need a RF remote. |
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Not a bad app. I wish they could integrate the "guide like" browsing of the Remote DVR app with this APP in order to change channels. Love the ability to scroll (flick) quickly though the guide on the Droid to a channel or group of channels to quickly browse.
I guess I'll just have to choose my favorites more carefully. |
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Turned out I just needed to reset the STBs...Works really well. Funny thing is, it's much faster (more responsive) than the normal remote...LOL...Wifi FTW.. |
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said by chitchatjf:too bad they do not have this as an iphone app Iphone's are AT&T only...
Verizon might not be in a hurry on that one. |
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Scyber
join:2001-12-28
Trenton, NJ | reply to kes601
If only VZ or Moto would fix the wifi issues that the DROID has this would be great. Many people have issues with the droid wifi in that it can't connect to their home network, or it eventually disconnects and won't allow a re-connection. |
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said by marc3565:said by chitchatjf:too bad they do not have this as an iphone app Iphone's are AT&T only... Verizon might not be in a hurry on that one. But iphones & ipod touches have WiFi... |
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