Is it possible to use an Apple remote control unit to use with my TV?

[benyben123]

Hi.
I have an ugly remote control for my TV. I use to do three things only:
1. Turn on/off TV.
2. Volume up/down.
3. Change input (HDMI 1/2)

Question: can I "hack" an apple tv remote to do this and use it instead of my current (ugly, big) remote control?

THANKS!

 

[wongster]

nope

 

[Unami]

well, you can definitely hack it, if you're a talented hacker. (e.g. reverse engineer & reprogram or use something like an arduino to translate the signals). seems awfully complex to me. besides, you would always simultaneously control your appletv with the buttons as well.

http://www.righto.com/2009/09/arduino-universal-remote-record-and.html

just get an universal remote like a logitech harmony.

btw. you can control the appletv with your big, ugly remote. 😀


or you could use something like this:

http://lintronic.wix.com/lintronic

or

http://www.irtrans.de/en/

 

[ajiuo]

No