On 03/07/2019 16:44, Gareth's was W7 now W10 Downstairs Computer wrote:
Actually, as this is a DIY forum, perhaps one should attempt
to tackle a homebrew device to replace all the remote controllers,
TV, Freeview PVR, Freesat PVR and Tosh VHS/DVD PVR in one control box?

Assuming one could get hold of all the IR protocols.

It is possible but you have to train the unusual protocols in and live
with the buttons not saying the same on them as on the real controller.
Quite a few generic ones will do a vast range of kit a few have a learn
a new controller mode if you can be bothered setting it up.

I never found one that would work the VH Karaoke machine. Fortunately a
few years later it turned up in the bottom of a box of bunting.

It can be very confusing though as many modern Toshiba and Panasonic
sets are badged and no longer respond to Toshiba/Panasonic controllers!

https://www.engadget.com/2015/01/30/...ferent-compan/

https://www.avforums.com/threads/how...estel.2019864/

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Regards,
Martin Brown