Alternative remote for ZGEMMA Star 2s?
- Thread starter randomry
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RustyMG
TK Veteran
Never had a problem with mine, and unlike some of those cheapo android box remotes, you dont need a spirit level and a laser pointer to ensure you have the remote at the exact angle required to work!
Whats so crap about it? Sounds as if you have a duff one as this is the one subject that hasnt appeared on this forum.......
RustyMG
TK Veteran
Hmmmm actually it does sound as if you have a dud remote.......
Johnston411
Newbie
mtpockets
TK Veteran
I have the older version which I used on the htpc I had before moving to an enigma2 box.... Have just tried to get it working on my Zgemma H.2S running ATV without success. It's a shame cause I liked the idea especially for IPTVplayer plugin searches!
Johnston411
Newbie
Cheers for checking. I thought they might be chancing their arm where it says "Linux, smart tv boxes". I might order one anyway as planning on grabbing an android box at some point.
systemlord
TK Veteran
A kind of work around. I set the zgemma up as an Anynet device in my TVs options and now I can use my Samsung TV remote to do some functions on the box. Different TVs have different names for it but it's all to do with HDMI-CEC or something. HTH.
dsayers2014
VIP Member
How did you setup anynet I could do it with the original skybox and surround sound system but not the zgemma when I go through devices it's not listed
Matt_E
Newbie
I know you said not the Logitech harmony but their basic harmony 300 is amazing for these boxes. Like you I wanted the numbers at the bottom and this has them at the bottom section and it's amazing to input text into things like iptvplayer as it is just like using an old Nokia for texting. Surprising how easy it is to still type all retro. Also like the fact you can program the watch tv button to turn on tv and box ( and Hifi if attatched) with one press. Also the way the tv input button changes the tv's input even if your on the sattalitte part of the remote. Was just over a tenner brand new on auction sites and Amazon. Especially great as my missus is blind and buttons are slightly indented and shaped so she knows where she is on keypad but also good for us sighted people to use without having to look at remote. I hated the original remote.
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randomry
Newbie
UPDATE!!!! I purchased a all4one URC6430 simple 3 they did not have zgemma on there system but after talking with customer support they have since added it , ive just set it up using the online setup and it works spot on...100 times better than the crappy standard remote. The only issue is the exit button does not work just yet but you can get these remotes to learn (copy) new buttons so no problem. Highly reccomend
systemlord
TK Veteran
Hey that looks awesome! I've just ordered one off Amazon. For £13.95 it's worth a whirl! :)
systemlord
TK Veteran
I hate to say this, but I think Amazon pulled their old trick of upping the price after something gets ordered. The cheapest I can see now is £16.09 which is only £2.10 more:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008W1EA...ails?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1452198090&sr=8-1
