brucecampbell Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I have a Panasonic TH-55FX640Z (I think) It has a few useful local apps such as: LightBox Spark Sport TVNZ What are my chances of finding an IR code for each app so I can get a watch list option directly linked? The remote has a 'Netflix' button and a 'MyApp' button. So I can link one of these local apps to the MyApp and use it's IR code. I'm hoping I can find IR codes for all the apps. Any ideas how to find the code and how to know if they exist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crustyloafer Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Almost zero chance, if there is not a button for those services on the original remote control there will almost certainly not be dedicated IR codes for them, especially obscure apps like the ones you listed. Seriously, I wouldn't waste your time on this at all. msgreenf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucecampbell Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 I found dedicated IR codes for HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, Component - even though my remote uses a menu sequence to change the source. I guess I'll just have to write macros to do the button clicks for the apps. not ideal, but has worked for me with other options.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crustyloafer Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Or just buy a Roku and then you can have shortcuts to pretty much any app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucecampbell Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 On 3/24/2020 at 8:27 AM, Crustyloafer said: Or just buy a Roku and then you can have shortcuts to pretty much any app. I bought Roku, only to find Roku does not yet have the Disney app or Amazon Prime and many others enabled outside of the USA. I can use Roku for Youtube, AppleTV and Netflix - it works really well! I currently need to use my TV for the other apps though (as far as I know) So just looking to program the shortcuts as best as possible - the menu->arrow->arrow->select is not the ideal options.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crustyloafer Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 I'm in the UK and my Roku has both the Amazon Prime and Disney+ apps, I'd be very surprised if not available in Australia. Perhaps if there are any other Roku users in Australia could they confirm one way or another? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdougray Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 55 minutes ago, Crustyloafer said: I'm in the UK and my Roku has both the Amazon Prime and Disney+ apps, Would you always prefer to use Roku over a TVs mini apps? Looked at going over to it but in the UK it’s over wi-fi only which sort of put me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crustyloafer Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, tdougray said: Would you always prefer to use Roku over a TVs mini apps? Looked at going over to it but in the UK it’s over wi-fi only which sort of put me off. I totally understand the reluctance to use a Wi-Fi only device. The main benefit is not only the wide range of apps available on the Roku but also the broad support/availability of mini drivers for each app allowing instant and direct access to those apps directly from the home screen. Most TV brands with IP drivers only support a very small number of mini apps, only the Annex4 driver for LG WebOS TVs offer a wider selection than the 1-2 usually available on the C4 database IP drivers and then, good though it is, that driver costs well in excess of any Roku product. tdougray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdougray Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Have you experienced any major problems with Wi-Fi and I take it it’s the “roku premier “ you’d suggest? or +? 50 minutes ago, Crustyloafer said: totally understand the reluctance to use a Wi-Fi only device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crustyloafer Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 24 minutes ago, tdougray said: Have you experienced any major problems with Wi-Fi and I take it it’s the “roku premier “ you’d suggest? or +? Not experienced any major issues with Wi-Fi as long and Wi-Fi and network are solid where it will be located. Tend to use the Streaming Stick+ a lot as just stick one behind each TV and then add a separate Roku driver and Mini drivers for each one. A much nicer experience than using the built in apps on the TV and with it being a solid IP driver it is fast and responsive too. If going in a rack then the Roku Premiere is a good option too, but I still prefer the Streaming Stick+ as it has it's wifi antenna but into the USB power cable. I then get a micro USB extension cable so the section of cable with the Wi-Fi antenna in it can be extended outside of the rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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