"dennis@home" wrote in message
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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.




https://www.instructables.com/id/Uni...rduino-Remote/

Doesnt do a damned thing about the fundamental
problem with all remotes, having the same labels
on the buttons as were on the original remote.

Even say a smartphone which has the IR capability
built in so the app can have correctly labelled buttons
on the screen isnt really viable either because none
of the screens are big enough to get all the buttons
on it which are big enough to tap on with a touch
screen. It isnt viable to have them the same size
as on the original remote because they can't be a
closely spaced and still be useable on a touch screen.