New firmware release (01/20/2020) - Custom steps for TV Scenes and Android TV
Today we released a new software version with one the most requested features – Custom Steps!!! Also included in today’s release is an Android TV integration along with other small improvements and bug fixes. We hope you enjoy the new updates and please provide us with any and all feedback.
New Features
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Custom steps: customize which commands are sent by Smart Remote when a TV Scene is activated and deactivated. Add delays to allow your device to turn on and off at the right time and in the correct order, or configure additional commands to get the most of your media experience. All from the Sevenhugs App, under the TV Scene settings.
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Android TV: install any device running Android TV on your Smart Remote via the Wi-Fi discovery within the Sevenhugs App. You’ll also find a surprise when you try to customize your Android TV device, who’ll be the first one to find it?
Improvements
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Improved fluidity for scrolling in the carousel, especially when picking up Smart Remote after a period of inactivity
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Wi-Fi fixes for some routers
Please make sure your Smart Remote and Smart Remote App are up to date.
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Smart Remote Firmware v0.74.21
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iOS Smart Remote App 1.10.2 (available on App Store)
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Android App 1.13.3 (available on Google Play)
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Room Sensor Firmware remains the same v0.16.7
Instructions
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Update your Smart Remote app to the latest version (iOS and Android)
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Make sure your Smart Remote firmware has been automatically updated to v0.74.21. If you need help with this, please go here.
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So I still have issues with devices not powering off or on. Even with delays added. I have a Vizio soundbar with IR (normally works using regular carousel power control), and an Nvidia Shield TV (previous generation.)
Sometimes the Shield turns on, sometimes it doesn't. My soundbar never turns on with the TV Scene command. 😕
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<sigh> and of course, we're all still waiting for features you've promised are "in development" "almost ready" or "coming soon" for nearly TWO FULL YEARS now.... these are features that drove many of us to back your device, and honestly, thanks to your complete, utter, total failure to deliver even a TINY fraction of what was promised, I almost never even TOUCH your product.... it just doesn't work as I was promised it would. In my book, you're just one notch above "The Coolest Cooler" folks at this point..... such a disappointment.
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So I don't get it. Where is the advantage that I am able additional Android TV device, when IAM not able to choose them in the scene for turning on or off. I need to turn on my Xbox and the beamer, but I can only choose one of them just like before? Do I miss something?
Makes no sense for me. Even when trying to use the new custom features to personalize the scene, I am not able to add the beamer when the Xbox is selected as content source
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And you still can't do something as simple as adding a generic HDMI Switch, learn the commands from the original remote and include it in the new scene custom steps. Almost makes no sense to have custom steps if you can't add any device you want. You can kluge it by adding a button to a different supported device, but it is a workaround/feature for something that should have been there from the beginning.
This device has so much potential but lack of more direct IP control and basic functionality are definitely going to hold this back.
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I have the same problem. I have a tv, Xbox, sound bar, and a rocketfish input selector. I have multiple hdmi devices that I use my rocketfish to select them. I am not able to select both devices (Xbox and rocketfish). I should be able to select more than a single device for my groupings. When will the update be released to fix this limitation?