Android box working

[ffutures]

I've managed to sort out the Android iPlayer etc. box - sound is via the TV, which isn't ideal, but it works OK. I'm using a remote control HDMI switch so that I can have that and my DVD player connected without messing about with cables - I picked that up incredibly cheaply on eBay a couple of years ago, I was the only bidder and I think it was about four quid including postage. So right now I have nine remote controls in my sitting room:

TV
Amp
2 DVD players (one is a recorder, the other is a cheapo upscaling model that gives a better picture)
Laserdisc player
Freeview box
Android box
HDMI switch
CD player / audio amp
Also a mouse and keyboard for my spare PC, currently hooked up to the TV but rarely used.

Superfluous technology? Moi?

The silly part is that 90% of the time I watch TV it's on the smaller set in my workroom. Where I now have one remote...

Very delayed realisation - Realised Friday that I can use the earphone socket from the TV for the sound! Just take the signal from that to the amp and I'm in business, I think I even have an extra-long cable for it somewhere so it won't cost anything.

Comments

[bohemiancoast.livejournal.com]

We have all the remotes, but we use a Harmony remote for everything. Mine is very very old but I think they're still available (they were bought by Logitech). It's really good because even my Mum can work out how to turn the TV on now.

[ffutures.livejournal.com]

I tried something like that but could never get the hang of programming anything that involved multiple units e.g. choosing the right audio and AV channels to go with the video source.