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jrtinz
Channel Surfer
4 years ago
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Universal IR Remote programming for specific channels(apps)?

I set two favorite channels to my Roku Voice remote programmable buttons.  I'd like to program those into my Logitech 650, which has different channels.  I can reprogram those buttons on my 650 *IF* I had a way to transmit those codes over IR rather than RF(WiFi Direct) from my Roku remote to my Logitech which has an IR receiver. 

Or possibly there is another way?  Different Roku remotes have different direct access buttons.  One of my Roku remotes has ESPN, another has Sling, and still another has Hulu.  When I set up my Logitech, it has Crackle(sheesh!) which I don't see on ANY Roku remote.  I simply do not understand how those direct access buttons are set up, but obviously it CAN be done over IR since my 650 can do it.

Anyone know how this is done?  I'd sure like to set up a button for Prime video for instance.

Thanks in advance!

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  • jrtinz's avatar
    jrtinz
    4 years ago

    Edmond:

    Genius!  Sorry to say it did not work... I mean my universal took the programmed keys from the Roku remote per your instruction, but something was lost in translation. :-)  But now I know how to switch my Roku remote to IR, which I have long wanted to do.  Nowhere else have I found how to do that and believe me I've looked!

    Thanks for taking time to respond...

    -jrt

     

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  • Tivoburkee's avatar
    Tivoburkee
    Community Streaming Expert
    4 years ago

    You're speaking of the 1 & 2 keys that are programmable? And want them in your universal remote? The commands that are programmed in to those keys are memorized by the Roku itself, the 1 & 2 keys signals never change, just what the Roku does with them is what changes.

    Try this, unplug the Roku power plug, your wifi remote should switch to IR for the Roku commands, teach it to the universal, once done plug the Roku back in and try out the commands. The Roku remote will be wifi again. Of course this will only work on Roku's that accept IR commands, no Sticks. 

    • jrtinz's avatar
      jrtinz
      Channel Surfer
      4 years ago

      Edmond:

      Genius!  Sorry to say it did not work... I mean my universal took the programmed keys from the Roku remote per your instruction, but something was lost in translation. :-)  But now I know how to switch my Roku remote to IR, which I have long wanted to do.  Nowhere else have I found how to do that and believe me I've looked!

      Thanks for taking time to respond...

      -jrt

       

      • RokuNimfa-C's avatar
        RokuNimfa-C
        Retired Moderator
        4 years ago

        Hi jrtinz,

        Thanks for the update. 

        We're glad to know that it works for you. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. 

        Happy Streaming!

         

        Regards, 
        Nimfa