ranasrule Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Is there any way to remote control a non-smart TV from Windows laptop. Need basic functions like powering the tv on, changing inputs etc. I know my laptop doesnt have IR but I have heard there are dongles for that. Any idea which dongle is required and what software is needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniacidz Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 No Dick Montage 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim K Global Moderator Posted December 11, 2022 Global Moderator Share Posted December 11, 2022 ...maybe a USB IR transmitter and something like WinLIRC? https://winlirc.sourceforge.net/ ...or a Broadlink universal remote and integrate it with Home Assistant? https://www.amazon.com/Broadlink-RM-Mini3-Universal-Controller-Compatible/dp/B01FK2SDOChttps://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/broadlink/ Just spit balling ideas... goretsky 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goretsky Supervisor Posted December 11, 2022 Supervisor Share Posted December 11, 2022 Hello, I took a quick look on Amazon, and there many infra-red USB dongles listed. Some of them mention coming with software as well. My guess is you could find a brand and model you are comfortable with, and then contact the seller and ask them if they support your particular brand and model of television. Regards, Aryeh Goretsky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 An alternative would be to get a device like the BroadLink RM4 and ten call it from your PC... It won't be "Out of the box" but with tinkering, yes sure. On 11/12/2022 at 05:11, uniacidz said: No You are ignorant, so why comment? goretsky 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted December 11, 2022 MVC Share Posted December 11, 2022 That's actually a real neat question. Makes me kind of want to try to to turn off my living room TV with software .... I mean now I just say "Ok Google turn on / off the 70 inch" .. its actually being controlled through my NVidia shield, but it would be nice to just click a button. goretsky 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted December 11, 2022 MVC Share Posted December 11, 2022 On 11/12/2022 at 05:56, Dick Montage said: It won't be "Out of the box" but with tinkering, yes sure. I LOVE tinkering! Dick Montage 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 On 11/12/2022 at 15:28, Warwagon said: I LOVE tinkering! Absolutely the same! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binaryzero Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 On 12/12/2022 at 01:25, Warwagon said: That's actually a real neat question. Makes me kind of want to try to to turn off my living room TV with software .... I mean now I just say "Ok Google turn on / off the 70 inch" .. its actually being controlled through my NVidia shield, but it would be nice to just click a button. Yeah, the power button the remote... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelxin Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 If the TV is connected via HDMI there is a command set for controlling connected devices through that. If the TV is connected to a Roku or similar device, there are ways to control the connected tv over the network. If none of those, then use a IR transmitter connected via USB, FireWire or something like that. There are also special kits that allow you to control devices over RF which then convert to IR. On a side note. Seriously, if you're not here to add something constructive to the forum, just don't post. "No" is neither constructive or informed. All you're doing is advertising how much of an idiot you are. Go to the corner and think about what you've done. Dick Montage and goretsky 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted December 12, 2022 Moderator Share Posted December 12, 2022 TV's that have a Roku build in, can take power from your phone. But I don't think that is what you meant. And, most of us are ignoring him, so let him be.. goretsky 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelxin Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 (edited) You can pass commands to a Roku, fire stick, etc across the network, just like you can control a Roku from the phone app (which can turn off your tv, control the volume, etc). Roku documentation: https://developer.roku.com/docs/developer-program/debugging/external-control-api.md goretsky and Dick Montage 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted December 12, 2022 Moderator Share Posted December 12, 2022 Yeah, but I dont think that's what he meant, though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted December 12, 2022 MVC Share Posted December 12, 2022 So just to clarify, if your TV supports CEC you should be able to plug something like the Nvidia shield into the nonsmart TV, then hook the shield to Google and give it a name. Then if you have a google home just say "Ok google, turn on or off (The name) and it "Should" turn on your TV. That's how I do it. You may have to enable CEC in your tv's settings. Mine was turned off. it won't change inputs though *Warning* I will be saying "Ok Google" in this video. Michael Scrip, goretsky and Dick Montage 3 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranasrule Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 Well I found and ordered this but it only works via my phone ie there is no PC software for it https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003177081731.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.40.1baf1802iMJ0i9 goretsky 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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