I just bought a JS8500, so of course, I've been thinking about how to automate it. After a few hours of research I've learned:
IP Control:
It seems like most Samsungs can't be powered on via ethernet, although I'm not sure if that's just primarily with older models (most discussions I've found are a few years or more older). I haven't yet found any information confirming that's the case with current models. Also, people seem to complain that IP commands change almost every year.
IR Control:
This seems to usually be the safe bet, but I tend to find IR control the least reliable (not that I have experience with remote IR control of TVs).
EX-Link port:
Those that have successfully implemented this seem to favor this approach, assuming one can find the commands and how to send them. They've talked about using a 3.5mm to Serial cable combined with a global cache component.
So, I guess I'm asking... Has anyone had good success with automating current model samsungs? If so, what methods are you using? What hardware, and using any plugins?
My primary use will be for turning on the set and switching to various inputs. I've already tested out the DirecTV plugin and that works well, I just have to automate the part of getting to the DirecTV screen. That and maybe automatically getting to the built in netflix app or something.
IP Control:
It seems like most Samsungs can't be powered on via ethernet, although I'm not sure if that's just primarily with older models (most discussions I've found are a few years or more older). I haven't yet found any information confirming that's the case with current models. Also, people seem to complain that IP commands change almost every year.
IR Control:
This seems to usually be the safe bet, but I tend to find IR control the least reliable (not that I have experience with remote IR control of TVs).
EX-Link port:
Those that have successfully implemented this seem to favor this approach, assuming one can find the commands and how to send them. They've talked about using a 3.5mm to Serial cable combined with a global cache component.
So, I guess I'm asking... Has anyone had good success with automating current model samsungs? If so, what methods are you using? What hardware, and using any plugins?
My primary use will be for turning on the set and switching to various inputs. I've already tested out the DirecTV plugin and that works well, I just have to automate the part of getting to the DirecTV screen. That and maybe automatically getting to the built in netflix app or something.
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