Difference between revisions of "Configuring Third Party Remotes to Send X10 IR Commands"
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− | Some universal remotes, like the Philips Pronto, can download preprogrammed X10 control files for control of a full 16 modules. | + | == 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. | ||
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* [http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/files/rcfiles.cgi?area=pronto&db=devices&br=x10&dv=lighting Preprogrammed Philips Pronto Codes ] | * [http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/files/rcfiles.cgi?area=pronto&db=devices&br=x10&dv=lighting Preprogrammed Philips Pronto Codes ] | ||
− | * The MX-500 Home Theater Master Remote's [http://www.universalremote.com/resources/pdfs/MX500manual.pdf owner's manual] suggests the following | + | * 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. | ||
+ | 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://www.PocketGear.com RemoteControl II for PocketPC] includes a trial version with some preprogrammed X10 codes. |
Revision as of 03:19, 8 March 2008
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.
- Preprogrammed Philips Pronto Codes
- The MX-500 Home Theater Master Remote's owner's manual suggests the following X10 codes: AUX 183, AUX 093, and AUX 257.
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 PocketPC includes a trial version with some preprogrammed X10 codes.