Universal Remote Control
mbhRemote is a remote control app that interfaces with Global Cache hardware devices, a built in IR blasters or other networked hardware devices. With mbhRemote and an IR blaster device such as a Global Cache iTach IR, you can control any equipment that uses an IR remote.One or more of the following is required by this app:- A Global Cache hardware device- A hardware device which can be controlled over a home network- An Android device with a supported built in IR Blaster such as the HTC One** Full Disclosure **mbhRemote was designed for users who are looking for a customizable remote app. mbhRemote must be programmed. In most cases you will have to program each remote button individually. There is no wizard style setup. If you are looking for a remote app where you select your equipment manufacturer / model and then everything is configured for you, you should look elsewhere.Features:Communicates directly with your Global Cache hardware or built in IR Blaster. There is no additional software to install.Support for the following Global Cache devices iTach IR iTach Relay iTach Serial iTach Flex devices. GC-100 GC-IRLSupport for non Global Cache network devices. In the device setup screen select device type Other.Send IR with the following devices Any Global Cache device which supports IR Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung Galaxy S5 HTC One Generic (Devices with IR hardware running Android version KitKat or later such as Galaxy S5)Learn IR with the following devices iTach IR iTach Flex GC-100 with GC-IRL HTC OneImport IR codes from the following sources Global Caches online IR database A Global Cache iLearn file A text file with Pronto hex format IR codes as can be found on RemoteCentral.com Send any data to any networked device using http, raw tcp or raw udp.Button press plugin for Tasker integration.Unlimited number of remotes can be created.Unlimited number of networked devices can be configured.Multiple remote layouts - normal remote, keypad, swipe remote and tablet remote. The swipe pad can send left, right, up, down and select button presses with touch screen gestures. Its a great way to navigate menus and program guides. The tablet remote is a composite of the keypad, swiper and normal remote.Ability to define your own custom remote layouts. Custom layouts support buttons, buttons with custom images, labels and images. Each layout item can be positioned, sized and rotated.Ability to program hardware volume buttonsImport / Export to save and load programmed dataUser definable text for blank buttonsUser definable text size and color per remote which can also be overridden per buttonUser definable button size per remote to customize the overall size of a remoteMacros with an unlimited number of commandsOptional macro on open of a remoteCreate a home screen shortcut for any remoteCreate a home screen shortcut for any buttonAuto repeat option for any IR button3 different home screen widgets each with a unique combination of buttonsSeveral backgrounds to choose fromAny button can be programmed to switch to another remote. A useful approach is to use remote layout remote3 and set up all your remotes with the same remote switching options using the 5 buttons in the top row. For the button that represents the remote youre currently on, program it as a macro with no commands and set the text color to green. This allows you to easily see which remote you are currently using. Another good approach is to use the hardware volume buttons to move forwards and backwards through a set of remotes.Replace initial UI with remotes list. Other items moved to the menu.
This is a wonderful App much better than a lot of other that is out there. Would have give it five stars if it had a good manual. It is a learning curve but once you get it it is excellent.
My Logitech One remote is dying and Logitech are no longer make remotes. I am going to buy a cheap phone to use as a remote and install this app on it. Workes perfectly with Global Cache IR. Took a while to work out how to configure buttons. The help needs to have more information. Fully customisable for all buttons. Wish I could give it a 9.5 Star rating. Next comment says why. The one thing that is terrible is the background colour choice and themes. One theme is leopard! Really!!! Yuck.
Thanks MBH for creating this simple but powerful app. Worked as advertised and got my home speaker system going with ease. Really appreciate that you published this.
Works well
This is a great App to create a custom remote for your home theater system. It is super flexible once you understand how it works. I'm using the IR functionality from my Samsung Tablet to control many devices and also the IP control functionality to control other devices and it is working great. Some of the IR codes I had to download manually from the GlobalCache Control Tower database. The only reason I don't give this a 5 star is because I emailed support a few times and didn't get any answer. For future improvements, I would add the following: 1) Ability to customize the standard remote control templates built into the tool, by changing the size of the buttons, position, type of buttons, etc. and 2) ability to add a swiper to custom layouts in order to simulate a touchpad.
This app and the Global Cache IP2IR have allowed me to automate my entire home AV system: components, 3 types of switchers, etc. It doesn't really matter how many you have. Not gonna lie: it's not fun taking the time to learn it and set everything up, but once it's done, you have infinite options. You don't need to know programming, but you must have a technical thought process, and have the patience to work through figuring it all out. I didn't find my codes in the Global Cache database so I had to learn each one. Amazing app!
The task function is not working. Scheduled tasks do not run, or sometimes randomly run at times which you did not specify.
This app would be perfect if the tasker part of it would work the way it should. When i add the plugg inn and set a button it works when i press test but not when i run the task.
Exactly what I was looking for. Tasker integration is amazing! I would like some more themes for the remote though.
Works a treat. The tasker plugin with autovoice is the icing on the cake, now have it working with voice commands. Love this app. Good work