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TSpuchongite
post May 5 2019, 07:57 AM, updated 5y ago

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I am looking for an app which can make the smart phone to work as a mouse to the tvbox. Main objective is to use it to view Astro On the Go on the tvbox.

This is one example I tried :-

Install to TV or tvbox :-

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?...teservice&hl=en

Install on phone :-

http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?...ephone&hl=en_US

After doing all the installation work, the phone can work as a remote for the the tvbox including mouse.

But mouse scroll the screen which is said to be done using two fingers, are not working.

Anyone ? Tried any other apps which can make scrolling works ?
TSpuchongite
post May 7 2019, 01:08 PM

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I have my problem fixed using Droidmote server/client. Now I can navigate AstroGo using my handphone, and watch it on TV. Can use handphone to navigate the mouse and scroll the screen.

The droidmote server on the play store is with charge.

The droidmote client on the play store is without charge.

You can install the no charge version from the developer website but you will have to bear with the frequent advertisement. Maybe with some creativity, you can avoid the advertisement. Your mileage will depend.

https://www.videomap.it/download.htm

This post has been edited by puchongite: May 7 2019, 01:10 PM
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post May 17 2019, 08:38 PM

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QUOTE(annajohnsn @ May 17 2019, 07:29 PM)
If your phone has an IR blaster, download a TV-remote app. view it now Not only can it control your TV, but also any device that receives an IR signal set-top boxes, DVD and Blu-ray players, stereo equipment and even some air-conditioning systems.
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Different use.

Using hardware IR remote is never an issue. But using hardware air mouse is problematic. The hardware air mouse is a battery drain. And hardware air mouse interface is not as easy to control compared to moving the mouse cursor on the flat handphone screen. I have a big phone, so moving fingers on phone screen is relatively easier than moving air mouse in the air.

( There are certain apps written for phone, when installed onto TVbox, one must use air mouse to navigate. Apps such as AstroGo, is impossible to use with IR remote. )

This post has been edited by puchongite: May 17 2019, 08:56 PM

 

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