TV Control What is RS 232, IR and IP

After our last video about Video Distribution and TV Control, we received a number of question about controlling TVs.

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There are 3 methods for controlling your TV. IR, RS232, and IP. In this video we take a real simple overview of all three, discuss the importance of 2-way feedback, and why we prefer RS232 and IP for TV and Video Control.

What's important to understand, is that even if you don't have Video Distribution, you can still control all your TVs inside of a Smart Home. but the method of control you use will largely determine the user experience.

Now admittedly this is a really basic explanation. It's not technical at all. But I found a couple videos that do a really good job of explaining the tech if you're interested. Here are the links:

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[SmartHomeBrothers]

Thanks for watching our Video on TV Control, what is RS232, IR and IP. If you have any questions let us know.

[A-tefi]

Great video !. But please use some illustration or pics of product you talk about, it will make the video more efficient.! Thanks

[paulmardis]

Great Video, someone commented on using Logitech universal remotes. Although they do work most of the time they are not foolproof. If the state of the TV changes it will go out of sync and you would have to resync the remote and try again. That is why I replaced my Logitech remote in the HT with a control4 EA1 system. As long a IP is set as a static addresses I have not have any issue in several months.


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[jeffw]

Your videos are so helpful Matt. Thank you!!

[mssurvivor]

How do I find the IR Profile for my TV to set up firestick? I don't have the manual 😢

[RolandTanguy]

Hi guys… I already have an Ip controled tv (Sharp) and i plan to replace it by a larger one; Sony, Samsung, Panasonic… I don't know yet. I'm a devolopper so I know about TCP/IP etc. But i always strugle to find the technotes with codes and protocols… Is there a special place on the net where I could find all of these technical info I need ?
Thanks for your help.
Roland, from Paris, France.

[robertmedina]

I have three Samsung digital signage displays(monitors) and I have no remote. I have RS232c ports and PC/laptops BUT I don't know how to control them using what I have. Is there any software people can recommend for controlling the displays?

[ksfacts]

INFINIX Y1 tv model 32Y1 IR profile number??

[roepepe]

i am setting up 4k firestick---it is asking me what my IR profile --#979-- is- where do i find that number? help

[luisbotetvideos]

I want to buy and find info (videos) of IR Control for my Atlota Matrix 6x6...but I cant find anything in google...please direct me to where I can find these IR Controls and videos of how they work. Thanks

[MagnoliaED]

Granted, IR doesn't offer two-way control like RS-232 and IP, but IR can work well IF the device supports discrete ON and OFF control commands. Your discussion, I think, glosses over this and gives the impression that all IR devices only support the toggle ON/OFF command and therefore are incapable of discrete ON and OFF commands. While this is true with some devices (usually very inexpensive ones), it's not true for most mid-tier and above devices. I know this video is not intended to be a master course in device control, and some details need to be abbreviated for time/clarity reasons.

[chrisluckey]

IF I have a harmony elite and my tv/projector is in one room and my equipment rack is in an adjacent room behind a sheetrock wall will it work? If I place one of the included two ir blasters through the wall will that help?Thanks. Love the channel!

[metroidfan]

Would love to see a similar video about HDMI-CEC someday!

[petermead]

Hello Tym great informative video concise and informative. Only question it left me with is, What do you use to control your TV through IP? i.e. are there software programs for your computer or??? Which I guess makes me think of another question but I'm sure it has to be a yes but does that mean I can control my TV from anywhere online? Thanks!

[donnamorris]

It's asking for an IP profile number. I don't know it?

[brucebondi]

what about Apple TV is it only IR? it has a data port, can this be used for control?

[scottweight]

hello Matt great video thanks for sharing your knowledge. I have a question regarding my remote for my Sky Q box. the remotes a Bluetooth remote. I'm just curious as to how you can control the Sky box in a media rack in amothernpart of the house when it is out of the range that Bluetooth is capable of? hope this question makes sense.

[michaelhendricks]

Thanks for the info. How would control over CAT5e/ CAT6 work with control and video distribution? I am building a new home and am wondering what I need for

[kylefilley]

Love your videos! Currently working with an Integrator in Dallas, TX for a Theater, Family Room, and Master Bedroom setup including Savant. My requirement has been that all devices are IP controllable. I already have two Samsung TV’s which we have confirmed are IP controllable. We’ve also selected AVR’s and a Projector which has been confirmed. Do you know if there is a list of devices published that are IP controllable with Savant? Or can you confirm if an AppleTV would be? Also, any recommendations for BluRay players and TV service that has IP controllable boxes (I believe my local options are Comcast, U-verse, or DirecTV)? Thanks!

[gruntman]

If I want to pre-wire for RS232 control, what kind of wire should I run (just an RS232 cable or is there some other cable that can be run and an adapter placed on the end). Also, is there a list or easy way to search for TVs that support RS232 or IP control?