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Post 1 made on Friday March 9, 2012 at 11:28
Hayes
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Greetings,
I'm hoping to get some help purchasing a remote for the following components, listed in order of importance. (Price range - up to $500, any brand, any style...I just want it to work...Macros would be nice as well)

Projector - Panasonic PT-AE7000U
Projector Screen - Elite Screens VMAX2 110" (IR or RF)
AV - Bose Lifestyle T20
Game center / Bluray - PS3 (I have an IR dongle for a windows media center, will this work?)
Computer 1 - Windows Media Center (IR controlled)
Computer 2 - Apple Macbook Pro (no remote...not terribly important)
Lighting - Hampton Bay Ceiling fan / light (RF Controlled)
Airconditioner - LG (IR controlled) **It'd be nice, but not as important to function

Thanks for the help!

Last edited by Hayes on March 9, 2012 12:22.
Post 2 made on Friday March 9, 2012 at 13:51
TRCGroup
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On March 9, 2012 at 11:28, Hayes said...
Greetings,
I'm hoping to get some help purchasing a remote for the following components, listed in order of importance. (Price range - up to $500, any brand, any style...I just want it to work...Macros would be nice as well)

Projector - Panasonic PT-AE7000U
Projector Screen - Elite Screens VMAX2 110" (IR or RF) Use IR interface.
AV - Bose Lifestyle T20
Game center / Bluray - PS3 (I have an IR dongle for a windows media center, will this work?) No, the PS3 is controlled via Blutooth.  You will need a Bluetooth adaptor.
Computer 1 - Windows Media Center (IR controlled) This is togglebit IR and not very reliable, just a heads up.
Computer 2 - Apple Macbook Pro (no remote...not terribly important) Get an AppleTV for this, easier to interface with.
Lighting - Hampton Bay Ceiling fan / light (RF Controlled) No way on this one.
Airconditioner - LG (IR controlled) **It'd be nice, but not as important to function  Make sure you get a remote that has learning capabilities, since the codes for this probably won't be in it's datamase.

Thanks for the help!

You didn't state if you wanted to program it yourself or have a pro set it up and program it for you.
"You can't fix stupid."
OP | Post 3 made on Friday March 9, 2012 at 14:02
Hayes
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Thanks for the reply. Ideally, I'd like to program it myself. I don't have much experience with programing, but consider myself a fairly knowledgeable DIY'er. Do you have any recommendations on a specific remote and Bluetooth adapter for the PS3? The components that I really need to control are the projector, PS3, projector screen, Bose, and PS3. Any of the others I've listed are just niceties.
Post 4 made on Friday March 9, 2012 at 14:29
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PS3 adapters range from $2 to $150. All work fine, but the cheaper ones can't to power on. I use HDMI CEC for that, but that will only work if your projector has "viera link". Pick a remote first, then we can narrow down which PS3 adapter will be best. Just about any 7 device remote from $15 to $2500 will work fine. So you'll need to get a handle on your budget and other requirements (RF, touchscreen, computer programmable, etc.).

For an HTPC, I much prefer using an iPad/iPhone with MobileMouse to any IR remote. You can actually control everything with an iOS device if you want.
OP | Post 5 made on Friday March 9, 2012 at 14:35
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My projector does indeed have Viera Link, though I've never set it up to power on the PS3. The HDMI from the PS3 goes through a Bose Lifestyle T20, and then to the projector... not sure if that's an issue with Viera Link. I'd prefer the PS3 link to have a power off feature, so I understand I need a bluetooth converter.

Edit: I would prefer computer programming. Although, as long as it works with all of my devices that isn't completely necessary. I have line of sight to all of my components, so RF isn't a necessity either. An LCD screen would be a nice feature. Really, I am just looking for a device to control all of these components. If I can get by with a low price point, fantastic. But I'm willing to shell out up to $500 to make sure it works properly.
Post 6 made on Sunday March 11, 2012 at 00:13
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Are you sure you don't need RF? With a universal remote, I imagine you'll want to be able to press one button and have all devices for a particular activity turn on and switch to the proper inputs. Such macros won't work if you have to aim behind you to turn on the projector then in front of you for everything else. Since you have a pretty healthy budget, check out the URC MX line of remotes. (Personally, I'm very happy with my $15 JP1 remote which runs circles around other remotes 20 times the price, but it has no LCD or touchscreen).
Post 7 made on Friday March 16, 2012 at 12:09
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The TouchSquid should be able to handle all those devices, except maybe the air conditioner.

I programmed mine myself, and my setup is similar to yours although I don't have a PS3.

The TS is in the under $400 range and has the best screen I have seen on a remote.
How many remotes do you have?


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