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Remote Viewfinder

I am trying to get the remote viewfinder app provided by Samsung on Google Play Store to work with this camera (linking up to my Galaxy Note II) but it just doesn't work.
Spent some time talking to a tech support guy at Samsung, but although he was friendly, he didn't have any knowledge of this model (!)
Has anyone managed to get this feature working?

Apparently the EK-GCAM100 is not on the list of supported devices. Wait for a bit and the software may be updated. This is for Samsung's lineup of smart cameras(wifi-enabled basic camera) not Galaxy Cameras.

AdamOutler said:
Apparently the EK-GCAM100 is not on the list of supported devices. Wait for a bit and the software may be updated. This is for Samsung's lineup of smart cameras(wifi-enabled basic camera) not Galaxy Cameras.
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Thanks Adam, I did see them using a Galaxy S3 in the Ads to control the camera, so I guess it's an upcoming feature. Hope it's not too long as this was one of the features I really need.

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I've been trying to figure out how to control the SG Camera with my SGIII as well. Hope this is added to the remote viewfinder app soon.

jednc said:
I've been trying to figure out how to control the SG Camera with my SGIII as well. Hope this is added to the remote viewfinder app soon.
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There is an app called Camera Remote https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.busywww.cameraremote on the Play Store, it does work with this camera but is not wholly reliable and has crashed a couple of times. I was told by Samsung tech support that the official app will support this camera soon though.

Remote Viewfinder feature now available
apprentice said:
I am trying to get the remote viewfinder app provided by Samsung on Google Play Store to work with this camera (linking up to my Galaxy Note II) but it just doesn't work.
Spent some time talking to a tech support guy at Samsung, but although he was friendly, he didn't have any knowledge of this model (!)
Has anyone managed to get this feature working?
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I too have been trying to find this feature. I purposely bought this camera because of this feature (& others). I recently updated over the air on my camera to Android version 4.1.2 from 4.1.1. Now in the camera app under the share menu, is the 'Remote viewfinder' feature. I select this and it asks me to connect my smartphone to the Wi-Fi hotspot that it's created so it can open the app on my phone. I do this but nothing happens. Any idea's what is wrong? My phone is the Galaxy S3. But atleast the feature IS now on the camera, it just won't work on mine.

I noticed the option appears on the camera since updating the ROM. I tried to get this working with no success. I believe the Remote Viewfinder app that Samsung have in the Play Store needs updating. If we raise a support ticket on their website as I have done they may start looking into it sooner.
I really want this feature badly too.
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I've raised a ticket too I'm holding off on buying the camera until I know remote viewfinder will work with my note 2 and the galaxy camera
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I have the same issue.
whenI connect the S3 to the AP of GC it just doesn't work.

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Did you tried the new Samsung Smart Camera App?
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Did you tried the new Samsung Smart Camera App?
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no. did you ?
I don't even understand on which device I should install this new app. the camera or the phone ?
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I just installed the new app on my S3. But the result didn't change.

On the controller, in your case the S3.
I don't have 4.1.2 on my cam yet.
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On the controller, in your case the S3.
I don't have 4.1.2 on my cam yet.
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installed it on my S3 with no luck.
then installed it on my Note. again, no luck...
doesn't work
why...

I've upgraded my cam to 4.1.2 and no luck either.
Neither with Samsung Viewfinder app, nor with Samsung Smart Camera app.
Damn Samsung, what's the matter?
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any news about this yet ?

I submitted a support ticket to Samsung on their website. They replied quickly stating it had been escalated to the development team responsible for this particular model and would keep me informed. I will update here when I get any further news.
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it's weird that Samsung can not find a quick solution to this problem.
Both devices are their production (SIII and GC)

Just found that there is an update avaliable for the 'Remote Viewfinder' app in the Play Store. But in the 'What's New' box it just states: "Improved compatibility for smart phone". Which is rather vague. I updated and I still cannot get it to work. Just thought I'd let you know. Anybody else have anything to add?

Report it!
Anyone wishing to be able to use this feature should head over to Samsung's support pages and add a support ticket. If enough people vent their frustration over this then maybe something will get done. After all, the "Share to Remote Viewfinder" is an option when taking pictures with this camera so it SHOULD work.
I raised the issue and got this reply:
"Thank you for contacting Samsung.
I am sorry your camera is not working with the Remote Viewfinder, I
understand this is frustrating if my colleagues on the phone support
were meant to get back to you.
I have raised the problem with our product specialist who will deal
directly with Samsung HQ on getting this problem solved, he has promised
to get back to me as soon as possible.
I would ask that you be patient with us and email back in approximately
one week so that we can update you on the situation.
I apologise for the inconvenience this has caused."
A week has passed so I will be chasing it up.
So get your support request in too today! .. http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/EK-GC100ZWABTU

[Q] HTC One Remote Controller function

So, we've heard and seen about the IR and remote controller function, but I didn't exactly understand it. Is it going to work with only smart TVs? I mean can we just use it as a normal, universal remote controller?

Dharkan said:
So, we've heard and seen about the IR and remote controller function, but I didn't exactly understand it. Is it going to work with only smart TVs? I mean can we just use it as a normal, universal remote controller?
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It will work with any tv, hifi device
(maybe some antique once will have some problems though)

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It will work with any tv, hifi device
(maybe some antique once will have some problems though)
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yey, thanks a lot!
I know this is a small feature but I've always been fan of little details like that. When I was a boy, I had a casio watch just doing the same, shame it is not working anymore.
thanks again

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yey, thanks a lot!
I know this is a small feature but I've always been fan of little details like that. When I was a boy, I had a casio watch just doing the same, shame it is not working anymore.
thanks again
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I don't think it is a small feature. That means that with the Right soft (understand app) you can virtually have the equivalent to a harmony universal remote control to master all your IR devices such as TV bluray home theater. I have an harmony and its awesome. Getting old though.
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I would like to know how to access the IR port for app development .. got some ideas for some cool applications for that IR Blaster

AW: [Q] HTC One Remote Controller function
Already tested it and it works fine.
For most devices there are preconfigired setups. If your device is not listed, you can "teach" the phone by holding original remote to the power button and by pressing any button on remote.
Sadly the set of buttons is limited (only most common buttons available)
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AW: [Q] HTC One Remote Controller function
HTC released an SDK for that IR port even before the phone was out. Google it and bring us some nice apps!
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I have read several reviews saying the IR blaster software supports Sky and Virgin satellite and cable boxes in the UK, my device is due to be delivered tomorrow, but would be interested to hear if any UK owners have tested this yet??

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HTC released an SDK for that IR port even before the phone was out. Google it and bring us some nice apps!
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Thank you for the info!
I will do my best, got a lot of work currently .. but soon I should be able to sit down with some mountain dew and bring out an app that uses the IR blaster !

voltron2k11 said:
Thank you for the info!
I will do my best, got a lot of work currently .. but soon I should be able to sit down with some mountain dew and bring out an app that uses the IR blaster !
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I am planning to develop IR apps for RC Car and alarm remote for a real car Of course I need a device first for testing.
If only they could have put the IR port just beside the camera I could have made something alot more better hahaha!

I'm still trying to find the remote? How do you use this as remote?

Hint: There is an App that looks like a TV

riz157 said:
I'm still trying to find the remote? How do you use this as remote?
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Click the TV App and it will set it up then,
Has anyone got it to work with their Virgin Media Tivo boxes? Mine isn't playing ball at all.

riz157 said:
I'm still trying to find the remote? How do you use this as remote?
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Hint: There is an App that looks like a TV
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Bigger hint: The App is called "TV" in the App drawer!:laugh:
Have to say i'm quite impressed with it, i thought it was just a bit gimmicky but after trying it out it's quite good.
My 8 year old son was very impressed with it...."woah mum, dad's phone can turn the TV over!"......the wife wasn't impressed at all :laugh:
Can't wait to get back to work in a few weeks and start p***ing the lads in the canteen off by turning the TV over!

Great thing is, that SGS4 also have IR sensor.
So we can expect some nice apps in near future and another devices with such functionality.
Back to the roots, earlier each phone had IR (ok not same like now)

Oh my. This feature is epic.
For Virgin Media users dont select your cable box as Tivo, it doesn't work select Virgin Media in the option.
Its Epic. EPIC EPIC.

I can't get it to work with my Sharp tv. The auto setup fails and when I try to get it to learn from my existing remote it will learn some buttons but not others. So I can mute the tv, but not unmute it. None of the numbers work, but the volume controls do.
Has anyone got any ideas? Would be awesome to get it all up and running.

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I can't get it to work with my Sharp tv. The auto setup fails and when I try to get it to learn from my existing remote it will learn some buttons but not others. So I can mute the tv, but not unmute it. None of the numbers work, but the volume controls do.
Has anyone got any ideas? Would be awesome to get it all up and running.
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You can try to teach your phone from a universal remote that works on our TV.

Well the -Vol button on my Denon DAB Hi-Fi remote in my office has just died so this new phone can't come at a better time.

Same for me, The work TV remote is literally in three pieces on the table after someone destroyed it this week.

[Request] Any IR applications

Hay guys
I was wondering if there are any good applications which would make use of the IR blaster on my HTC ONE
for example TV remote control apps
because i searched the net and couldn't find any good app that works with HTC ONE'S IR Blaster

Actually there is a tv remote controll app pre-installed on the htc one.
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Yeah, but CRAPPY LOW-LIFE PLASTIC Galaxy S4 has Infrared. We will see all those apps soon. Till then use HTC Infrared app.
Also, anyone knows if we could have IR file transfer again using some mod xD?
Edit: Added some attributes to GalaxyS4.

Anyone successfully program their HTC One to control their Apple TV? Didn't work properly for me. But I did get it to control my Sony TV.

gtg465x said:
Anyone successfully program their HTC One to control their Apple TV? Didn't work properly for me. But I did get it to control my Sony TV.
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What about the WD TV? I know there is an app but I want to control my TV and WDTV all on the same page. Weird how the market has literally nothing for a device with an IR blaster built in.

dudejb said:
What about the WD TV? I know there is an app but I want to control my TV and WDTV all on the same page.
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I gave up. On the remote and the WD remote.
One day, there will be some unified remote I hope.

IR apps are thin on the ground because Bluetooth pretty much destroyed the need for the blasters (still chuckle thinking back to eldest daughter sitting 2 phones an inch apart then holding her breath though the numerous attempts to share an MP3.)
HTC have brought the blaster back in a way it was really meant to be used, developers will start coding for it (especially as Sammy had to copy them to stay in the game. )
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dudejb said:
What about the WD TV? I know there is an app but I want to control my TV and WDTV all on the same page. Weird how the market has literally nothing for a device with an IR blaster built in.
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Hmm. I have a WD TV as well. Will try programming it next.

It's probably proprietary but if someone could make an app that pulls in your Logitech Harmony remote info that would be awesome. I know there is one on the Play Store from Harmony, but it requires a separate device (which we don't need since the IR blaster is built in).

scotty2hotty1125 said:
It's probably proprietary but if someone could make an app that pulls in your Logitech Harmony remote info that would be awesome. I know there is one on the Play Store from Harmony, but it requires a separate device (which we don't need since the IR blaster is built in).
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In theory you should be able to point any remote at the IR blaster and get the HTC to learn from it. Not saying it actually works (all my kit was defined in the stock database) but it could be worth a try.
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Tetsumi06 said:
In theory you should be able to point any remote at the IR blaster and get the HTC to learn from it. Not saying it actually works (all my kit was defined in the stock database) but it could be worth a try.
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Programming for non-listed remotes works fine - I have done it for two unlisted devices without any problem

htc learns but when i try to add remote it obliges me add tv too.

We need an app that can execute macros and one touch commands similar to the Logitech harmony remotes.

Tetsumi06 said:
In theory you should be able to point any remote at the IR blaster and get the HTC to learn from it. Not saying it actually works (all my kit was defined in the stock database) but it could be worth a try.
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Yeah, tried that with an Apple TV remote. Worked for a few buttons, but not for most.

The IR blaster works really well, used it to change a tv in a cafe at lunch today with great success :victory:
Stock app looks really well done (and lists popular shows that are on), but I haven't explored it too much.

dudejb said:
What about the WD TV? I know there is an app but I want to control my TV and WDTV all on the same page. Weird how the market has literally nothing for a device with an IR blaster built in.
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would really like this...and xbox 360/ps3

Is it the app that says "TV" or is that for like live tv?

Dunc001 said:
Programming for non-listed remotes works fine - I have done it for two unlisted devices without any problem
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Except when the transmitting remote has defective buttons
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htc learns but when i try to add remote it obliges me add tv too.
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It is a poorly thought out app.

jejunum said:
would really like this...and xbox 360/ps3
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With htc app, choose Microsoft Cable box, and you will remote control your xbox360.

Bluetooth can't make a camera see through a humans clothes
http://www.kaya-optics.com/products/experiments.shtml
Tetsumi06 said:
IR apps are thin on the ground because Bluetooth pretty much destroyed the need for the blasters (still chuckle thinking back to eldest daughter sitting 2 phones an inch apart then holding her breath though the numerous attempts to share an MP3.)
HTC have brought the blaster back in a way it was really meant to be used, developers will start coding for it (especially as Sammy had to copy them to stay in the game. )
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Remote for Note camera

Anyone know of an app that lets the gear work as a remote button to take a picture with your note camera? I believe the sony smartwatch has this feature...i think this would be a nice feature, as you can be in each picture you take and decide when the shutter goes off with a simple tap on the gear screen...

I had that on my Note-2 with Sony Watch.
I don't know of anything for Note-3 and Gear. However, the Note-3 by itself does allow for voice triggering of the camera.

Skeleton said:
I had that on my Note-2 with Sony Watch.
I don't know of anything for Note-3 and Gear. However, the Note-3 by itself does allow for voice triggering of the camera.
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I know you can trigger it by voice, but how cool would it be to see your note camera lens on the gear to see what picture you're taking...and once you're in the picture just tap on the screen to take the picture...

Agreed.
You have identified what could be a great app for the Gear.
I hope developers start releasing Apps for the Gear. It is disappointing that no new apps have shown on the Gear / Samsung Apps store.

Skeleton said:
Agreed.
You have identified what could be a great app for the Gear.
I hope developers start releasing Apps for the Gear. It is disappointing that no new apps have shown on the Gear / Samsung Apps store.
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How disappointing the thing has only been out a couple of weeks. . Come on guys give people a chance to breath. . As far as I know Samsung had bit even released the sdk yet. . After the conference and release of the sdk I imagine we will see some things. .
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note 2 for sale

Yep, I'm sure it'll come in time: See either camera on either device
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This device was released very quickly in order to beat the others to the punch. Therefore, it is not refined yet. Apple will release theirs when it is consumer ready and say they are the first. People will believe it too! Not a hater. Every company claims they have the best in the world.
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I liked how my HTC One would allow pics to be taken with my bluetooth ear piece. It was like having a remote control to the camera...pretty neat
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They have this for the pebble. Why not Gear?

Try Camera Remote (Free or Pro): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.busywww.cameraremotepro

It's been a year. I'm looking for the reverse. So I can take a picture on my gear from my phone. Yak now spy cam type of stuff my gears rooted with the null custom Rom. Only one I found little disappointed in the high end developer's. But never the less I atleast know how to change stuff on a Rom nowadays. I was thinking of installing a network camera then taught it needs wifi to work anyways anyone think of an apk nth at will do it ")

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It's been a year. I'm looking for the reverse. So I can take a picture on my gear from my phone. Yak now spy cam type of stuff my gears rooted with the null custom Rom. Only one I found little disappointed in the high end developer's. But never the less I atleast know how to change stuff on a Rom nowadays. I was thinking of installing a network camera then taught it needs wifi to work anyways anyone think of an apk nth at will do it ")
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I was wondering the same

Wouldn't camera remote work both ways via Bluetooth? I will give it a try when I get a chance and report back if no one does by then
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The Greet TV app From the HTC phone.

Hi everybody.
I wanted to open a new thread about the great TV app on the M7.
I like this app so much, it work very well with a lot of different TV's and rooms.
I want to use this app on other devices to soon I can use my tablet from Samsung with IR port build in.
I have picked the APK from my phone and installed it on my tablet and Samsung s4 mini as second test.
Both devices came up with the app, but after opening there is coming up a nasty message
That this app is not authorized on this phone, when I press back or OK the app close.
How can I make this TV app work on my other devices?
I do this because I cannot find any good remote control app for my other devices.
Can somebody help me with this? Or does anyone has a great universal remote control app what meets the quality and support for many different devices in 1 room.
Thanks for the help already.