Built-in Infrared

Casper · 14-03-2006, 08:16 AM

on my laptop i have a buit in infrared port i was wondering if it could be used as a remote for my tv ? some kind of software that could do that? all the drivers are installed correctly with the right ones.

if not what could i use it for

Marcus_X · 14-03-2006, 08:46 AM

I know a friend of mine had a Nokia 6600 smartphone with Psiloc irRemote S60 software on it, except he couldn't use it completely since it's "Try & Buy" software ie. shareware. Here is a website about Psiloc irRemote S60 software

I don't know if there is any similar software available for a laptop and would find it kind of akward to control a tv with a laptop :s

Infrared ports are moslty used to connect with mobile phones, printers which support infrared and to other laptops. I've bought a usb infrared adapter a long time ago I've rarely used it, it's now collecting dust in a dark corner somewhere in my home.

Greetings,

megamaced · 14-03-2006, 10:04 AM

The infrared receiver in a laptop is different to your bog standard receiver in a DVD player for example. It's designed to transfer files at speed between laptops.

As far as I am aware, there is no way to use a remote control with it.

ninja fetus · 14-03-2006, 11:46 PM

it might be possible, but finding software to do it would be a hassle.

I know gameboy colors can be used as remotes!

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Casper Geek Trainee Join Date: Mar 2006 Gender: Posts: 6 Status: Offline	Built-in Infrared on my laptop i have a buit in infrared port i was wondering if it could be used as a remote for my tv ? some kind of software that could do that? all the drivers are installed correctly with the right ones. if not what could i use it for

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Marcus_X Expert N00b Join Date: Apr 2005 Age: 27 Male Posts: 238 Times Helpful: 17 My Mood: Angelic Status: Offline My Computer	I know a friend of mine had a Nokia 6600 smartphone with Psiloc irRemote S60 software on it, except he couldn't use it completely since it's "Try & Buy" software ie. shareware. Here is a website about Psiloc irRemote S60 software I don't know if there is any similar software available for a laptop and would find it kind of akward to control a tv with a laptop :s Infrared ports are moslty used to connect with mobile phones, printers which support infrared and to other laptops. I've bought a usb infrared adapter a long time ago I've rarely used it, it's now collecting dust in a dark corner somewhere in my home. Greetings, __________________ Last edited by Marcus_X; 14-03-2006 at 12:12 PM.

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megamaced Geek Geek Geek! Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 24 Male Posts: 3,467 Times Helpful: 352 My Mood: Fine Status: Offline My Computer	The infrared receiver in a laptop is different to your bog standard receiver in a DVD player for example. It's designed to transfer files at speed between laptops. As far as I am aware, there is no way to use a remote control with it.

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ninja fetus I'm a thugged out gangsta Join Date: Mar 2004 Age: 18 Male Posts: 3,525 Times Helpful: 70 Status: Offline My Computer	it might be possible, but finding software to do it would be a hassle. I know gameboy colors can be used as remotes!

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