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A3 TV Box - Chinese IPTV / Android box
Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2019 9:58 pm
by carnevallemarcelo79
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
Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2019 8:10 am
by carnevallemarcelo79
I forgot to mention I tried already the HTV code and my Slingplayer is the m1 version
Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2019 12:46 pm
by davecs
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
Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2019 5:07 pm
by ckeays
Slingbox code
Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2019 9:15 pm
by carnevallemarcelo79
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
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2019 7:23 am
by alanrichey
Sorry for the delay, been on an extended vacation. Is 'A3' the manufacturer of the box ?
Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2019 3:02 pm
by carnevallemarcelo79
The manufacturer is in here -
https://www.a3tvbox.com/product/a3tvbox
Can you see by remote control type
Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2019 3:19 pm
by alanrichey
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.
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2019 6:34 am
by ckeays
if you had the original remote, you could capture the command for every single button and then someone here could help you.
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2019 8:07 am
by alanrichey
True, but I would hazard a guess that the remote is in the Far East and I am in the UK.
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2019 9:10 am
by The Robman
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
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2019 12:08 pm
by ckeays
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.
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2019 8:27 am
by The Robman
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.
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2019 9:47 am
by ckeays
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.
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2019 10:21 am
by The Robman
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