TV Remote Control

[SteveP]

Hi All

Anyone know why I DIDN'T get the software that allows the iPAQ 5550 to act as a remote control?

I rang HP in the UK...and they weren't sure :oops:

..they said it MIGHT be because the 5550 'works differently' to other iPAQS

..does that sound right?

If it does work with th 5550..anyone know where i can download it?

[ntractv]

The iPAQ 5555's (5500 series) do not have Consumer IR so it can't be used as a remote control. That's why there is no software for it.

[Godsongz]

Well, it could be used as a remote, like my 3835 could be used as a remote... but in the real world it just didn't cut it. You have to get so close to whatever you're trying to control that it defeats the purpose of a remote.

Now the 2215, sweet!

[SteveP]

Hi Guys

Yes I downloaded one from the 'net and found that I had to sit 6 inches from the screen :D

Cheers!

[ntractv]

Hi Guys

Yes I downloaded one from the 'net and found that I had to sit 6 inches from the screen :D

Cheers!

My 5555 was actually touching the IR screen on my TV and it still wouldn't work. I'll just have to keep using the 3835 as backup/remote.

[easylife]

My 5555 was actually touching the IR screen on my TV and it still wouldn't work. I'll just have to keep using the 3835 as backup/remote.
You can actually get TOO close to what you're trying to control that it won't work. Try a distance of at least 3"-5" between sender/reciever. :wink:

[SteveP]

Thanks Guys...

I think I'll just get longer arms :lol:

[starbot]

really a pitty it doesnt come with a consumer ir, one of the reasons i'm waiting to upgrade

[SteveP]

A big 'yes' to that! :D