mbhRemote
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
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* 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. If you're not sure if mbhRemote is for you, try 'mbhRemote Demo 2' for free before buying.
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-IRL
Support 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 One
Import IR codes from the following sources Global Cache's online IR database A Global Cache' iLearn file A text file with Pronto hex format IR codes as can be found on RemoteCentral.com (Email me if you need a sample)
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. It's 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 buttons
Import / Export to save and load programmed data
User definable text for blank buttons
User definable text size and color per remote which can also be overridden per button
User definable button size per remote to customize the overall size of a remote
Macros with an unlimited number of commands
Optional macro on open of a remote
Create a home screen shortcut for any remote
Create a home screen shortcut for any button
Auto repeat option for any IR button
3 different home screen widgets each with a unique combination of buttons
Scheduled button presses.
Several backgrounds to choose from
Support for several languages
Any 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 you're 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.
Category : Video Players & Editors
Reviews (19)
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.
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!
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.
The task function is not working. Scheduled tasks do not run, or sometimes randomly run at times which you did not specify.
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
Exactly what I was looking for. Tasker integration is amazing! I would like some more themes for the remote though.
Tried a bunch of apps before settling on this. It does exactly what I want, and most critically, it integrates with Tasker profiles perfectly. Throw in complete macro support and you can't go wrong. Once you read the help, it's really quite simple to use.
powerful universal remote setup, intuitive ui with learning mode and macro control, well worth the cost
Very good app. Must have for all ir enabled phones.
This app is incredibly powerful. You can add IR codes for any device manually but the GC IR code library should be all you need. I love that I can create shortcut icons for frequently used buttons right on my home page... a very nice touch. Mike is very responsive to emails and has delivered an incredible product for a ridiculous price.
This to me is THE remote application for Android. It takes a little bit more setup than some of the other remotes you can find but it is way more flexible with macros and also the ability to import remote IR codes for your more esoteric equipment is awesome. To top this off the developer is super responsive to suggestions and questions. I can't recommend this highly enough!
As the app is still in beta I didn't expect it to be all singing. Thst being said, I was pleasantly surprised with the ease of adding codesets not included in the database.
Works fine with the GC-100-12 that I found on eBay, and it is more efficient (quicker response time) than another alternative in the playstore that requires a server (mbhRemote communicates directly with the GC-100). The developer was very helpful with an issue that I had. Overall a great app that does everything I needed without added bloat.
So easy to use. Big ups to the dev. Home automation for the win!
Very easy and quick to program once you figure out the steps. Ability to have as many remotes as you want in one android device is great. Obviously the price can't be beat! All I would like to see added is "prettier" buttons and more options for blank remote templates. For less than the price of a high end programmable home theater remote, you can have a nexus 7 or other inexpensive tablet dedicated to remote control duties, with the added bonus of being a great web device for viewing program guides, running apps, etc.
Its an excellent effort... Much more work to be done though... Plz add more remote types. Also add option for port .. As i use 3 iyach devices.All n all Looks Promising. Cheers!
Does exactly what I need it to and the dev is super easy to work with as well.
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.