A3 TV Box - Chinese IPTV / Android box

carnevallemarcelo79 · Post by **carnevallemarcelo79** » Sat Nov 09, 2019 9:58 pm

Folks - please help. could not find anything quite yet

1. Device: A3 TV Box - kind of Android box / IPTV
https://www.a3tvbox.com/product/a3tvbox

2. Type of device: IPTV Android box
3. Year: 2019
4. JP1/UEI Remote model: N/A
5. Do you have a JP1 cable? No
6. Still have original remote? No
7. Checked the file section? Yes
8. Checked Pronto file section (at R/C)? Yes
9. Partially working setup code? No
10. Learning remote question? n/a
11. Have you tried the JP1 Lookup Tool? Yes, didn't find anything
12. If you have a OARUSB04G (or similar) remote, have you tried simpleset.com? n/a

carnevallemarcelo79 · Post by **carnevallemarcelo79** » Sun Nov 10, 2019 8:10 am

I forgot to mention I tried already the HTV code and my Slingplayer is the m1 version

davecs · Post by **davecs** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 12:46 pm

To be honest, you'd be better off using a Wireless Keyboard handset instead of I.R. You need this IR handset to switch it on, but that's more or less what they're good for, even the original remote.

This sort of thing:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wireless-Min ... 3948759213

ckeays · Post by **ckeays** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 5:07 pm

just get one of these wireless keyboards for $10
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Mini-i8-Wireles ... qS8Il-D-KA

carnevallemarcelo79 · Post by **carnevallemarcelo79** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 9:15 pm

Hi There - thanks for the recommendation, although what I am really looking for is the remote code for the slingbox so I can change the channels remotely.

Do you may know a bin file for me to upload to my slingbox which may be compatible ??

I tried HTV 1 and 2 and not worked properly.

Thanks much

alanrichey · Post by **alanrichey** » Sat Dec 07, 2019 7:23 am

Sorry for the delay, been on an extended vacation. Is 'A3' the manufacturer of the box ?

carnevallemarcelo79 · Post by **carnevallemarcelo79** » Mon Dec 16, 2019 3:02 pm

The manufacturer is in here - https://www.a3tvbox.com/product/a3tvbox

Can you see by remote control type

alanrichey · Post by **alanrichey** » Mon Dec 16, 2019 3:19 pm

Thanks. Unfortunately I can't help as I get the IR codes from the Logitech Harmony IR database and that box is not in there.

ckeays · Post by **ckeays** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 6:34 am

if you had the original remote, you could capture the command for every single button and then someone here could help you.

alanrichey · Post by **alanrichey** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 8:07 am

True, but I would hazard a guess that the remote is in the Far East and I am in the UK.

Post by **The Robman** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 9:10 am

I think the OP is in the US, and that is a good point. carnevallemarcelo79, if you're willing to buy a JP1 learning remote, you could capture the codes and then we can use that info to build a BIN file.

You can get the OARUSB04G for $17.34 on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HNIHM5S/

Or $12.95 on ebay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/263739602690

ckeays · Post by **ckeays** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 12:08 pm

Here is an idea:

Since you only need ON/OFF and channel UP, Channel down codes, buy this remote:
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Universal-Infra ... SwUnJcyo0i

Its only 99 cents including shipping! If it does not work for you, it won't break the bank.

I have a few of these. They send a series of on/off commands for many devices (kind of like tvbgone).
When the correct command shuts off the unit, you then save it for next time. This will lessen the guessing game on the very specific commands you are after.

Post by **The Robman** » Wed Dec 18, 2019 8:27 am

ckeays wrote:I have a few of these. They send a series of on/off commands for many devices (kind of like tvbgone).
When the correct command shuts off the unit, you then save it for next time. This will lessen the guessing game on the very specific commands you are after.

Is your thinking that if he gets the keychain remote and finds a working code, you can then program that same code into one of your keychain remotes to capture it? Reading the description on eBay, it sounds like this remote just works with TVs, so I doubt that it will work with the OP's STB.

ckeays · Post by **ckeays** » Wed Dec 18, 2019 9:47 am

I used one of these remotes for an older chinese media player i was given without a remote. In my case I just wanted to know what the ON/OFF command was. It may or may not work in this situation but the cost is only 99 cents.

If it does work, the OP will have to figure out the command, system ID etc by capturing the signal somehow (arduino, usbirtoyv2, etc)

Really, there aren't many options if you don't have a remote.
You can try the guessing approach.
Here are some commands to try:

Code: Select all

Device = 00
Command = 12		;mute

Device = 00
Command = 1E		;power

Device = 00
Command = 0C		;vol +

Device = 00
Command = 00		;vol -

here are some more from another remote:

Code: Select all

Device = 00
Command = 1F	;Vol +

Device = 00
Command = 43	;Vol -

Device = 00
Command = 02	;power

On all of my Chinese media player remotes, the device code = 0. I have not seen another unit that wasn't 0. They all use NEC1 protocol. I have others if any of these don't work.
Without a remote, it's like finding a needle in a haystack.

Post by **The Robman** » Wed Dec 18, 2019 10:21 am

carnevallemarcelo79@gmail wrote:6. Still have original remote? No

I just re-read the first post and I see that the OP no longer ha the original remote, so this isn't just a question of getting the Slingbox working, it's also just gaining basic control of the unit.

carnevallemarcelo79, you can buy a replacement OEM remote for just $9.99 from the website link you posted:

https://www.a3tvbox.com/product/a1-a2-a ... te-control

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