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==Answer==
 
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Some universal remotes, like the Philips Pronto, can download preprogrammed X10 control files for control of a full 16 modules. Also, you should thoroughly check your owner's manual for preprogrammed codes- you may see X10 listed under the AUX section. Third, owners of other learning remotes may wish to purchase one of our [[remote controls]] to capture the IR codes. Note that most X10 universal remotes must be specially configured to send IR X10 commands instead of radio X10 commands. The procedure for setting the remotes to send IR is outlined in each remote's manual
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== Pre-programmed remotes ==
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Some universal remotes, like the Philips Pronto, can download preprogrammed X10 control files for control of a full 16 modules. Check your owner's manual for preprogrammed codes- you may see X10 listed under the AUX section.
  
 
===Specific Third Party Remote Information===
 
===Specific Third Party Remote Information===
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X10 makes no guarantee as to the functionality or safety of any content not on our website.
 
X10 makes no guarantee as to the functionality or safety of any content not on our website.
  
* [http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/files/rcfiles.cgi?area=pronto&db=devices&br=x10&dv=lighting Preprogrammed Philips Pronto Codes ]
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* [http://files.remotecentral.com Preprogrammed Philips Pronto Codes ]
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* The MX-500 Home Theater Master Remote's [http://www.universalremote.com/resources/pdfs/MX500manual.pdf owner's manual] suggests the following X10 codes: AUX 183, AUX 093, and AUX 257.
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== Learning remotes ==
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Other universal remotes can capture and replay IR codes from other remotes.
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Owners of other learning remotes may wish to purchase one of our [[Platinum Universal Remote|remote controls]] to capture the IR codes.
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Note that most X10 universal remotes must be specially configured to send IR X10 commands instead of radio X10 commands. The procedure for setting the remotes to send IR is outlined in each remote's manual.
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Learning remotes can often capture IR codes from other devices such as notebook computers, SmartPhones, or PocketPCs. This may require additional software.
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===Specific Third Party Software Information===
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X10 makes no guarantee as to the functionality or safety of any content not on our website.
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* [http://wincesoft.de/html/remotecontrol_ii.html RemoteControl II] for Pocket PC includes a trial version with some preprogrammed X10 codes.

Latest revision as of 22:30, 12 May 2014

Question

How do I configure my non-X10 universal remote to work with the IR543?

Answer

Pre-programmed remotes

Some universal remotes, like the Philips Pronto, can download preprogrammed X10 control files for control of a full 16 modules. Check your owner's manual for preprogrammed codes- you may see X10 listed under the AUX section.

Specific Third Party Remote Information

X10 makes no guarantee as to the functionality or safety of any content not on our website.


Learning remotes

Other universal remotes can capture and replay IR codes from other remotes. Owners of other learning remotes may wish to purchase one of our remote controls to capture the IR codes.

Note that most X10 universal remotes must be specially configured to send IR X10 commands instead of radio X10 commands. The procedure for setting the remotes to send IR is outlined in each remote's manual.

Learning remotes can often capture IR codes from other devices such as notebook computers, SmartPhones, or PocketPCs. This may require additional software.


Specific Third Party Software Information

X10 makes no guarantee as to the functionality or safety of any content not on our website.

  • RemoteControl II for Pocket PC includes a trial version with some preprogrammed X10 codes.