[VU+ Duo2] New remote control suggestions

[tomos]

Hi All,

Could anyone suggest a good alternative remote to the standard remote that shipped with the Duo2

Thanks

Tom.

 

[Ashley69]

http://www.world-of-satellite.co.uk...o-Uno-Ultimo-Genuine-Universal-Remote-Control.

I switched to this one when my original started playing up. Great remote.

 

[Trial]

Hi,
Logitech Harmony. Best option Harmony 650 and up.

ciao

 

[Ichi]

This vid might fix problems with duo2 remotes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqesz7v7u1A

Just pencil it in, fixed buttons that before had to push down really hard

 

[Andy_Hazza]

The Vu+ universal remote is by far the best remote available. See here >> http://www.world-of-satellite.co.uk...o-Uno-Ultimo-Genuine-Universal-Remote-Control


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[tomos]

Hi Ichi,
The video worked a treat, thanks a lot, Tomos.

 

[twol]

The Vu+ universal remote is by far the best remote available. See here >> http://www.world-of-satellite.co.uk...o-Uno-Ultimo-Genuine-Universal-Remote-Control


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Andy, you have convinced me that Vu+ can make remotes that work, pity about their other products!

 

[Andy_Hazza]

Andy, you have convinced me that Vu+ can make remotes that work, pity about their other products!

lol......... The Vu+ Solo2 is a fab box!

 

[Rob van der Does]

The Vu+ universal remote is by far the best remote available.

I absolutely disagree; Logitech harmony all the way.
You can't even compare any device-RC with an activity based RC.

 

[pmatil]

The original Vu+ remote (new model: http://www.world-of-satellite.co.uk/image/cache/data/VU/VU-DUO2-REMOTE-500x500.jpg) is OK but not great. The problem is in the narrow and slippery buttons. Also the DVR buttons are in the upper part which is not handy at all if you want to operate them using your thumb. I find that Logitech Harmony 350 is much better (DVR buttons reachable by thumb) and of course programmable. The only problem is that you cannot program the Power Button to send a long signal (which has a power menu function in many boxes).

 

[Rob van der Does]

Not sure about the Harmony 350, but in all Harmonies 600 & up this is no problem at all.

You forgot to mention that the original RC doesn't have backlit buttons, like all Harmonies have.


Edit: there is no need to program long-power in the Harmony at all; that programming is done in the box (e.g. via 'button setup'). Just hold the power button for some time to send a long-button command.

 

[psykix]

I absolutely disagree; Logitech harmony all the way.
You can't even compare any device-RC with an activity based RC.

Have to agree with this. I can't abide the remote that came with my Solo4K. It's just too spongy for my liking.

I use a Harmony Ultimate, but they make sense really only if you have an amp with multiple inputs. I have Solo4k, Shield TV, Xbox One so makes all that nice and easy

 

[Andy_Hazza]

Have to agree with this. I can't abide the remote that came with my Solo4K. It's just too spongy for my liking.

I use a Harmony Ultimate, but they make sense really only if you have an amp with multiple inputs. I have Solo4k, Shield TV, Xbox One so makes all that nice and easy

Are you selling the Vu+ remote then? [emoji6]

 

[Rob van der Does]

Are you selling the Vu+ remote then? [emoji6]

I would never do that; keep the box complete.
I only use an original VU-RC after a fresh install, as the default code is then '2', while my harmonies are setup for different codes for several VU's. But that's only for the first few button-punches.

 

[pmatil]

Not sure about the Harmony 350, but in all Harmonies 600 & up this is no problem at all.

You forgot to mention that the original RC doesn't have backlit buttons, like all Harmonies have.

But the 350 does not have.

Edit: there is no need to program long-power in the Harmony at all; that programming is done in the box (e.g. via 'button setup'). Just hold the power button for some time to send a long-button command.

That's the thing, you cannot. Pressing the power button does not send a long command no matter how long you press the button. I had a long discussion about this with Logitech support and finally they confirmed that if you need the long power button command you have to use another button for it.

 

[Rob van der Does]

1- a 350 is just a device-RC; not one I would recommend.
2- All Harmonies I've ever used (555/600/900/1100) have no issues whatsoever sending a long-command.

 

[Trial]

Hi Rob,
i think he means the all off button.

Ralf

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[psykix]

Are you selling the Vu+ remote then? [emoji6]

Nah, I always keep them in case I decide to sell!

 

[Rob van der Does]

i think he means the all off button.

If that's the case he could use 'button setup' on the STB to let the (short)-power button do what he wants to achieve.

 

[pmatil]

If that's the case he could use 'button setup' on the STB to let the (short)-power button do what he wants to achieve.

You cannot map "Power Menu" to a single command button. In the button setup you can only map the button to do one of the Power commands like Standby, Restart Enigma, Deep Standby. The Power Menu function is hardcoded to long power button press. At least it's in OpenVIX, no idea about other images.