| Post 1 made on Tuesday March 19, 2002 at 00:05 |
Is there any software out there that would let me use my laptop's irda port as a remote control? For example, using my laptop to turn on my tv.
Thanks,
Joe
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| Post 2 made on Tuesday March 19, 2002 at 01:52 |
Daniel Tonks Wrangler of Remotes |
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Not really. Someone wrote a program that allows limited use with a few brands, but the real problem is that a laptop's IRDA port is NOT compatible with remote control infrared standards... kinda like asking an FM-only radio to receive AM stations.
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| OP | Post 3 made on Tuesday March 19, 2002 at 22:40 |
oh okay, thanks.. i guess the only real purpose for the port then is for a remote for powerpoint presentations
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| Post 4 made on Wednesday March 20, 2002 at 01:58 |
I suspect those remotes also operate in the A/V remote range, and they generally come with a receiver that you plug into serial or USB port. Your laptop IR port is more for exchanging files with other laptops. I use it extensively when travelling to exchange info with colleagues if we do not have access to a network connection. I'm guessing that a Bluetooth-like technology will eventually replace the laptop IrDA ports.
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