Note: This particular one is for Samsung TVs only:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...samremote.view
(However, they have apps for all major brands of TVs. This app actually works worlds better than the remote that came with the TV.
Screenshot:
http://i.imgur.com/RzZDoPs.jpg
Screenie showing the names of the other apps for other manufacturers' TVs:
http://i.imgur.com/niNZWGc.png
THESE ARE ALL 100% FREE. Turns out an IR Blaster has a really simple workaround, and you'll have it set up in like 30 seconds. You don't even have to be in the same ROOM to mute the volume/change the channel/or whatever it is that your friends are yelling at you to do. It works from anywhere in the house.
What app is it since the app has been removed?
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What app is it since the app has been removed?
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Weird. It's called "Remote for Samsung TV" on the Play Store. If you have a problem downloading it from the Play Store directly, lmk, and I'll try using some different rooted devices to get you an actual copy.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samremote.view
This seems to be the one he is listing, as from FreeAppsTV... but unless he knows a trick I don't, it's only going to work with wifi-enabled smart TVs and monitors and isn't really a replacement for the IR function.
This app only works if you have a wifi enabled TV. If it's not a smart TV then this app is useless. But good find for the smart TV's...
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Also it can not turn on your T.V. but it can turn it off. The whole point with having a remote control is to turn your TV on.
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I saw a video of a guy using his phone as a controller for World of Warcraft while running the game on his PC. He was essentially using the phone as a casting bar. I'm wondering what software (if any) is the best for that sort of thing. I basically need something that will act as a second monitor for my laptop and let me create custom buttons on that screen.
In fact, I don't even need the screen function. I just need a tap on my phone to register as a keypress on my laptop, and I need to be able to configure a grid of buttons. Being able to also give them custom icons world be ideal, but that might be too much to hope for. And connecting via bluetooth would also be smashing, but again probably just a dream.
Is there something out there like that, or was that video just a fabrication/test?
If I had to guess, that was proabably a WoW hack. Most likely, it was interfacing with his WoW account and not with his computer directly.
I dont play wow but apps like blueputdroid or other bluetooth keyboard like apps may work right i know that app has all the f keys and watnot??
Could he have been using Kainy?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kainy.client&hl=en
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IS there any way to use the HTC One as a remote for my Nikon D7100? I know I've got an IR blaster, Bluetooth, esc... But I'm not sure if there is any way to go about using it as a remote shutter activator. My camera does not have Bluetooth, however it does have to inferred receivers.
Let me know if you guys have any idea.
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sure, you just need to make a app for that.
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Ir blaster on the ONE is kinda pointless.
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not true. using it with my D7000 and it works just fine. you just have to create a new remote then when it says choose tv brand you select unkown manufacturer and then you go an manually teach the phone what you want to do. now,providing that you already have a remote compatible with your camera you just pres the remote button and set it to whatever button from the remote you want. there are 26 of them so there are plenty :laugh: i set mine to the OK one because i think it is the easyest one to hit. enjoy!
This app looks interesting for stuff like that: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy2&hl=en but I wasn't (yet) aware you could train the built-in remote from HTC as described in the above post.
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Shameless plug here, but I put together an app that does exactly this
There are a few on the play store, but search for "SLR Camera IR Remote" for mine (been a long time member here, but been lurking a lot.. so I don't have enough posts to post external links).
I wish the remote app was a bit simpler. Having to bounce all over to control my tv and dvr is rather annoying...
It should just need an update to add the capability to recognize other things such as cameras that have IR sensors (personally I didn't know such a thing existed)
The app needs a squeeze to put as much control as possible into one screen so you don't have to bounce back and forth. A toggle somewhere to swap between as well. Won't happen unless someone makes an app or HTC decides to see their folly.
Still, it's unique, so it's nice to use when I don't feel like gettin up for the actual remote lol.
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Was wondering if someone can help me with an issue I'm having with programming the watch on app with my availability receiver.
I have a Samsung TV, blue ray player, cable vision dvr, and Denon AV receiver. I can program everything but having an issue with my Denon receiver. The watch on app allows me to setup the receiver and I can actually turn it on and off no problem. But I can't adjust the volume at all? I sent in a service ticket but have not gotten a reply just yet. I've tried setting up the watch on app to control volume through the receiver, but again nothing happens when I press the volume button.
Can someone help me out on this? What am I doing wrong here?
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Probably a Q & A -
But honestly - if your serious about using Google your phone as a remote, I would highly suggest Smart Remote for the s4 app (colortiger) . Macros, zones, widgets, huge range of devices. Controls my Denon just fine, and the xbox very well. I used watch on once, and looked elsewhere immediately after having several issues and a lack of options (nfc etc). A bit pricey, but worth it IMO. I also own Touchsquids comparable app... Not as pretty, but functional and I like that it saves my profile between flashing new roms.
I am in no way affiliated with either, just my seasoned opinion on the subject - as I can offer no real help or suggestions on the particular problem. I have heard of many issues (as well as perks) with watchon, but as with most preloaded stock, it often falls short of a good developer equivalent. Check it out tho:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy
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Downloaded the smart remote for s4 app. Going to program the remote tonight but I saw an option to program your ac! Amazing. Going to give it a spin tonight.
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Ok so the smart remote app is definately miles ahead of the watch on app as far as programmability goes. Way more buttons and options than the watch on app. Thank you for introducing me to this app. We'll worth the $10
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RJV3 said:
Ok so the smart remote app is definately miles ahead of the watch on app as far as programmability goes. Way more buttons and options than the watch on app. Thank you for introducing me to this app. We'll worth the $10
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Totally. Well worth it on many levels.
There is a thanks button, btw
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Ok so the smart remote app is definately miles ahead of the watch on app as far as programmability goes. Way more buttons and options than the watch on app. Thank you for introducing me to this app. We'll worth the $10
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I can't find this app on the play store
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Weird. I checked the link and you're right.... It's removed from the play store
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I am using Touchsquid Remote for Samsung that you can get from Play. It is more expensive more highly customizable. I like having multiple configurations and setups (bedroom, family room, etc.)
It is more expensive but well worth the money. You can even have buttons that link you to other apps.
Glad I discovered this app! I was able to program my TV and A/V receiver no problem. I was able to add a 'Microsoft Steaming Cable Box' of some sort which kind of works for some commands (guide, scroll, ok, etc.) but not all commands. Is there way I can delete this and locate/add an actual Xbox to my devices? It would be nice to get the play/pause, skip & colored buttons to function properly too. I did some searching but can't seem to come up with any info on this.
Thanks for the help!
Xbox smart glass.
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Xbox smart glass.
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I have Smartglass already & it doesn't do what I need it to do. I want to know how to get WatchOn to work. I think I've got most of the buttons working now, just not the four colored buttons.
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I have Smartglass already & it doesn't do what I need it to do. I want to know how to get WatchOn to work. I think I've got most of the buttons working now, just not the four colored buttons.
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How did you get the others working? I want to use watchon with my htpc but I couldn't find the decive to use and gave up.
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How did you get the others working? I want to use watchon with my htpc but I couldn't find the decive to use and gave up.
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What I did was told the app during setup that I used a set top box for TV rather than the TV itself. Then it will show a half dozen or so popular options. On the bottom is button to show more. Click that and the in the text field search for Microsoft. When it shows that as an option, click it. Pretty much everything will work including skip buttons on recorded programs and the guide and everything. Almost a perfect solution. It doesn't seem to want to allow you to power the device on/off as well as a few other functions but for the most par the popular options work.
WatchOn is a 1/2 assed app. It is beta at best. There is no Xbox or Windows Media Center support. If you program more then 1 room the secondary rooms guides stop working. Its a great idea but horrible execution.
scotepi said:
WatchOn is a 1/2 assed app. It is beta at best. There is no Xbox or Windows Media Center support. If you program more then 1 room the secondary rooms guides stop working. Its a great idea but horrible execution.
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I feel like a fair amount of effort was put into this app to just abandon it. I mean, it's SO close to being something great that it couldn't require that much more effort to polish it further. The possibilities are limitless. I was trying to get a Kenwood A/V receiver to match up to the code for my Kenwood nav unit in my truck with no luck. I was hoping that I could have another 'room' set up with any random TV and then a Kenwood receiver so that I could do the most basic controls from my phone. Volume, play, pause & skip. I have steering wheel controls so it's not something I would likely use often if at all but it would be cool to have. The ability to add a 'game system' as a device though would go a long ways in most people's systems. We have 4 Xbox 360's throughout our home to stream everything from recorded TV programs, downloaded, TV, movies & other video so for us our 360's are the center piece of our home entertainment. Not being able to add the most important device to control fully is a real damper on using this app for us.
scotepi said:
WatchOn is a 1/2 assed app. It is beta at best. There is no Xbox or Windows Media Center support. If you program more then 1 room the secondary rooms guides stop working. Its a great idea but horrible execution.
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Secondary room guides work for me. Im betting Watchon not being able to work with 360 is because of microsoft not the app. Hell no one can release a wireless gamepad for the xbox, the wireless capabilities are exclusively for their controllers. Theyre stingy like that.
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Secondary room guides work for me. Im betting Watchon not being able to work with 360 is because of microsoft not the app. Hell no one can release a wireless gamepad for the xbox, the wireless capabilities are exclusively for their controllers. Theyre stingy like that.
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Not true. I've got 4 Harmony Logitech Universal remotes that I've used for years that control the 360's perfectly in every way.
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Secondary room guides work for me. Im betting Watchon not being able to work with 360 is because of microsoft not the app. Hell no one can release a wireless gamepad for the xbox, the wireless capabilities are exclusively for their controllers. Theyre stingy like that.
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It's just IR. I have a Harmony 300 that works with it great.
Yeah they probably licensed logitech to use their stuff. Like I said though try finding a mad catz or another aftermarket brand wireless 360 controller. Theyre stingy like that.
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I feel like a fair amount of effort was put into this app to just abandon it. I mean, it's SO close to being something great that it couldn't require that much more effort to polish it further. The possibilities are limitless. I was trying to get a Kenwood A/V receiver to match up to the code for my Kenwood nav unit in my truck with no luck. I was hoping that I could have another 'room' set up with any random TV and then a Kenwood receiver so that I could do the most basic controls from my phone. Volume, play, pause & skip. I have steering wheel controls so it's not something I would likely use often if at all but it would be cool to have. The ability to add a 'game system' as a device though would go a long ways in most people's systems. We have 4 Xbox 360's throughout our home to stream everything from recorded TV programs, downloaded, TV, movies & other video so for us our 360's are the center piece of our home entertainment. Not being able to add the most important device to control fully is a real damper on using this app for us.
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I agree. I actually really like the app if they would just put half the effort logitech has into making it work with nearly every device. Then add some customizable buttons and you would have a perfect app.
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What I did was told the app during setup that I used a set top box for TV rather than the TV itself. Then it will show a half dozen or so popular options. On the bottom is button to show more. Click that and the in the text field search for Microsoft. When it shows that as an option, click it. Pretty much everything will work including skip buttons on recorded programs and the guide and everything. Almost a perfect solution. It doesn't seem to want to allow you to power the device on/off as well as a few other functions but for the most par the popular options work.
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Thanks, I got it mostly working. I thought I had looked in every menu for Microsoft, but I must have missed the settop setup or something. It still won't let me type in numbers greater than 999, but i guess it is better than nothing. And you saw the second page of buttons too, right? If not there is a second page that does have the colored buttons. But I don't know if they work.
Actually, to be honest, I would pay for content discovery with my media center. Just no one will make an app like watchon for media center. At least Not that I have found.
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No not the xfinity tv go app....the xfinity tv app that if you are on the same WiFi as your cable box you can basically use the app as a virtual cable box in another room. I am able to load the app up, it buffers then goes right back to the android home screen, any one have any luck or similar situation with this app?
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Check out this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-player/help/xfinity-tv-t2994121
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No not the xfinity tv go app....the xfinity tv app that if you are on the same WiFi as your cable box you can basically use the app as a virtual cable box in another room. I am able to load the app up, it buffers then goes right back to the android home screen, any one have any luck or similar situation with this app?
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I thought more xfinity Comcast users would be interested in this app as you would have access to your cable box/DVR, watch every channel you subscribe to without affecting anyone else watching cable on your physical cable box
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xfinity.cloudtvr
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I need this as well. There was an update to the app a few days ago. Does it work now by side loading?
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I need this as well. There was an update to the app a few days ago. Does it work now by side loading?
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I sideloaded the latest version of the Xfinity TV app version 3.1.0.014
The app does not support proper navigation with android tv remote as it is intended to be used on a touch interface.
You can however connect a mouse via USB OTG and use the app. I have watched around an hour of TV on the app and did not have any major issues.
It is a little buggy at times exiting and re-entering the app and I have had a force close but it is usable.
Once they update for Android TV support I will be very happy. (I am hoping they update for Android TV support. I haven't found any information to say they are for sure.)
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I sideloaded the latest version of the Xfinity TV app version 3.1.0.014
The app does not support proper navigation with android tv remote as it is intended to be used on a touch interface.
You can however connect a mouse via USB OTG and use the app. I have watched around an hour of TV on the app and did not have any major issues.
It is a little buggy at times exiting and re-entering the app and I have had a force close but it is usable.
Once they update for Android TV support I will be very happy. (I am hoping they update for Android TV support. I haven't found any information to say they are for sure.)
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Comcast released another app update today. Hopefully it didn't break things for you, let me know how it goes, I am thinking about getting a Nexus Player for this app. I doubt they will ever support Android TV, they would be losing $10 per month from folks who are currently renting their own comcast boxes for additional TVs.
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Comcast released another app update today. Hopefully it didn't break things for you, let me know how it goes, I am thinking about getting a Nexus Player for this app. I doubt they will ever support Android TV, they would be losing $10 per month from folks who are currently renting their own comcast boxes for additional TVs.
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I just uninstalled the previous version and installed the new version 3.1.1.019
I am not noticing any changes and it still seems to be working fine.
I have a keyboard/mouse combo connected to the Nexus Player that I use to navigate in the app which is a little clunky but does work.
I am watching some On Demand on it right now with no issues.
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I just uninstalled the previous version and installed the new version 3.1.1.019
I am not noticing any changes and it still seems to be working fine.
I have a keyboard/mouse combo connected to the Nexus Player that I use to navigate in the app which is a little clunky but does work.
I am watching some On Demand on it right now with no issues.
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What software are you using on the nexus player?
Also have you tried using droidmote to navigate?
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What software are you using on the nexus player?
Also have you tried using droidmote to navigate?
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I am running stock unrooted 6.0.1 build MMB29T.
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I am running stock unrooted 6.0.1 build MMB29T.
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Awesome, i can confirm it does work on stock, for some reason i never tried on stock, i am now going to root it to see if droidmote works as a remote for it.
Edit: droidmote works as a mouse, but the remote functions do not work inside the xfinity app
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has anyone figured out why the Xfinity TV app closes or how to fix this I have the newest version installed on my nexus player and on my nvidia shield and on both devices the app closes after about 10 minutes of watching a live or on demand show and goes back to the Home screen? On my fire stick the app doesn't close but I get other playback error on live channels. The TV to Go app works 100% on my correctly it never closes but it lacks a channel guide and DVR abilities so I would rather use the X1 TV app instead. any suggestions on how to get the app to stop closing back to the home screen?
as a side note for those trying to find a controller solution, I use a QQ-Tech Mini Bluetooth Keyboard W Touch pad for Android OS Windows from Amazon for about 20 bucks. I use this for all 3 of my boxes to control the Xfinity TV and TV to Go apps it works grate its about 7 inches long so about the size of a TV remote. mine is rechargeable with a light up keyboard. this will also make using Chrome and other sideloaded apps on Android TV so much easier to use.
I watched it the other day for like 2 hours and didnt have 1 issue, are you on the latest firmware on your nexus player? Also has anyone tried the update that came out today?
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I've got Pure Nexus running and i am having no issues with the Xfinity Go App with a Keyboard/Mouse works somewhat with the remote besides selecting anything, can only use the nexus remote as a glorified browser can go up and down left and right and back.
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I watched it the other day for like 2 hours and didnt have 1 issue, are you on the latest firmware on your nexus player? Also has anyone tried the update that came out today?
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yeah I am totally up to date with firmware and the app it self on both nexus and on my Nvidia shield Android TV TV to go Works just fine its just Xfinity TV that I have this problem
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I've got Pure Nexus running and i am having no issues with the Xfinity Go App with a Keyboard/Mouse works somewhat with the remote besides selecting anything, can only use the nexus remote as a glorified browser can go up and down left and right and back.
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TV to GO works just fine on all my devices its the Xfintiy TV app for X1 users which crashes not the TV to GO which are 2 different apps TV to go doesn't get me access to the DVR or a Program guide for live TV
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yeah I am totally up to date with firmware and the app it self on both nexus and on my Nvidia shield Android TV TV to go Works just fine its just Xfinity TV that I have this problem
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TV to GO works just fine on all my devices its the Xfintiy TV app for X1 users which crashes not the TV to GO which are 2 different apps TV to go doesn't get me access to the DVR or a Program guide for live TV
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Understood, i refuse to get X1 because right now i pay 80 Bucks for 150 Channels + HBO and 75Megabit Internet. I don't need a DVR made by them, nor do i need anything else they deem fancy. I wouldn't have Comcast at all if i could have the option, but they are the fastest within 100 feet of my location. Lot of OTA DVR Options Exist, some are like 10-15 Years Old. (The PSX Console was a PS2 with built in DVR if that says anything). i Have a hacked Roamio i use to record stuff.
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Awesome, i can confirm it does work on stock, for some reason i never tried on stock, i am now going to root it to see if droidmote works as a remote for it.
Edit: droidmote works as a mouse, but the remote functions do not work inside the xfinity app
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The Xfinity TV app (not TV Go) works, but sometimes looses track of the "Home" network.
We are using a friend's login info to test it- Our 2 NP's both have M 6.0.
It will not work out of the box hardwired for channels you have not viewed before- i.e on your "previously viewed channels" list, prompts you to use your cellular data connection, but has an "allow just this time" link that will let it through a LAN.
Seems the TV (not TV Go) app keeps track of the WiFi connections and designates one a "Home".
I have renamed my 2 access points the same name, with same SSID and passwords- it worked great for a day, then started locking me out of new channels.
ES FileExplorer lets you ftp into the NP with the LAN---> Remote Manager, so I will be copying the X-TV data over and see if that works.
As a side note- I will be testing the TV Go app found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63688527&postcount=39
I found this Rii that works quite well for the NP in general, and the trackpad seems very good to me, especially double-tap, hold and swipe.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B9996LA/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=
I wanted a 2.4 ghz romo, because I read many comments about BT sleeping issues.
The rest of my setup has this hub-
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OCBXIY8/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=
and this UBS to RJ-45 adapter.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JWXTOIA/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=
All work with the NP
**Edit**
Sytanek's app mod at the link above works excellent on our stock NP with M 6.0.1
Can anyone confirm the apps still work on our NPs as of today?
I am moving and the place I am heading to doesn't have other options but Comcast... this would be great in cutting some of those "rental fees" on additional cable boxes.
I can't get Xfinity TV to work on my Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 with cyan 13.0....just buffers then returns
I need little help here. I installed the app and when i click get started it redirects to dolphin browser and when i log in i get some error message. I can't get this app working.