Universal remotes take this timing into account.
#Stitch era universal freezes up when saving tv#
You wouldn’t hit “change the input on your TV” before you hit "power on." And you may have to wait afew seconds for the TV to actually turn on and warm up before the input command works. Problem 4: Human Error – Interruption Of SignalĪ successful universal remote issues the right commands in the right sequence and with the right timing. Solution: If you have one device that’s behaving badly, it’s worth checking its pathway to the signal. But according to Ian, “Other than extreme distance, or an extreme acute angle between your remote and the device, or inthis case, between the blaster and the device, it’s generally not a problem.“ That said, he confirms that that certain devices, like the Xbox, are picky – the IR blaster needs to be right in front, not at a rakish angle. And so I’m always trying to futz with them. But whenever I’m having trouble with the universal remote, I always think the problem is how I positioned the blasters. In my AV cabinet, I have IR blasters – these are repeaters that take the signal aimed at the TV area and broadcast it inside the cabinet. Whether you have all your AV components out in plain sight or hidden behind a cabinet, it’s hard to feel confident that the invisible wireless commands from the universal remote are actually hitting the receivers on the devices. Problem 3: Is The Signal Reaching The Device? In my case, I dug into the settings of the DVR and switched it to receive IR commands.
Solution: If one of your devices does not respond to your universal remote, check that the device is set to receive the same kind of signal your remote is sending. So of course the DVR didn’t recognize any of the commands coming from the universal remote. Out of the box, my new DVR was set to receive RF commands from its remote - but my universal remote was programmed to send IR. Problem 2: Which Wireless Frequency Do Your Devices Use – RF or IR?Īudio-video components are factory-set to receive commands from their own, dedicated remote via one of two types of signals: Infrared (IR) or Radio Frequency (RF). With other brands, it might mean checking their website for updated command codes. With computer- and software-based universal remotes, this means plugging them into your computer via USB.
Then try updating your universal remote’s stored codes. Solutions: Check that you’ve entered the EXACT model numbers for the devices you’re trying to control. And again, a small error may lead to a big problem. Ian also explains that the command codes stored by universal remote companies when a new component is first released may have slight errors. If you input during set-up that you have a Sony BDV-300 home theater, but you actually have a BDV-300a, most of the functions may work perfectly, but some may fail. Ian explains that even within the same brand, line, or even model, there are extreme variances in the codes these devices use to perform actions on the device. Most of the lasting problems with universal remotes stem from mistakes made during set-up.
Problem 1: During Set-Up, “Close” Isn’t Good Enough
I have a Logitech Harmony remote, so Iasked Ian Crowe, a senior manager at Logitech, to help me troubleshoot the most common mistakes people make with their universal remotes. There are three significant makers of universal remotes: Phillips,Universal Remote Control, and Logitech. Good news: you can fix five of the most common problems yourself. But many universal remotes have performance issues, connectivity problems, or just don’t work right. A universal remote should save time and frustration, consolidating all the device commands into a few button presses.
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