Replacement Remote for Vodafone TV Box

LJo1 on 13/01/2021 - 22:27

Any suggestions where I can source a replacement remote for Vodafone TV box ?

My dog just had fun with my remote :(

Electrical & Electronics

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  • JimmyF on 13/01/2021 - 22:47

    There is a 'soft' remote

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.and…

    • Jackson on 11/01/2022 - 12:03

      this link is dead, do you happen to know the name of the app so we can search for an apk?

      • JimmyF on 11/01/2022 - 12:41

        Not sure why its being hacked up like that, try https://bit.ly/3qcbEel instead

        Anyhow the APL is com.google.android.tv.remote

        Search for "Android TV remote Control" in the play store, its still listed as published by Google.

  • Brodo Faggins on 14/01/2021 - 00:12

    Mate I've just copped a universal remote from Reject Shop for $10 and have synced up both my TV & soundbar (different brands).

    Can't comment on durability as I got only 2 days ago, but can't complain with that price tag.

    Also whilst looking for the above link, came across Kmart one for $12

    Just make sure you call ahead and they're in stock at Reject shop - took me 4 stores to finally land one.

    Also keep in mind not all remotes will be compatible.

  • scotty on 14/01/2021 - 09:51
    +2

    The remote came with Vodafone TV is just a generic Android TV remote I think. Just search for Bluetooth Android TV remote on Amazon / eBay and there are many. Meanwhile you can connect a mouse/keyboard to the USB port to get some functionality out.

  • ESEMCE on 14/01/2021 - 10:05
    -1

    I've read that the IR portion can be replicated by a Harmony Remote if you tell the Harmony that you have a Telstra T Clear.

  • bdl on 14/01/2021 - 10:57
    +1

    If you have a Harmony, the item to use is "Technicolor" as the manufacturer and "UIW4030VHA" as the model.

    • ESEMCE on 14/01/2021 - 11:45
      +1

      Cheers.

      • x d on 27/11/2021 - 13:27
        +1

        Please have an upvote. Can't do manually because the age of the comments

  • Austaurean on 14/01/2021 - 12:46

    I have an android app called:
    'remote android tv' by innovation lab. I think its better than the google varient linked above.

  • Answer1 on 26/01/2021 - 00:17

    Resolved - I accidentally discovered that the remote of foxtel TV box works on Vodafone TV box as well, I checked the back of the box - both are made by technicolour!

    • ESEMCE on 28/01/2021 - 09:03

      Thinking along the same lines, I tried to pair my Amazon Fire remote to my Vodafone TV on the weekend… no cigar :(

      Had success with a generic bluetooth game controller, but couldn't even see the Fire Remote to attempt pairing.

      • Answer1 on 28/01/2021 - 10:11

        My bad - I was referring to the Foxtel android tv box, not the fire stick..

        • ESEMCE on 28/01/2021 - 10:20

          Yeah I understood.
          But Scotty's post made me check my (otherwise unused) Fire Stick Remote.

    • saminn on 05/06/2021 - 17:08

      Can you please confirm the foxtel model number

  • cute as duck on 18/04/2021 - 19:09

    Hey Jo1 did you end up getting a remote and if so which one? By doggie just ate the top half of my remote, funnily enough it still works but everything inside is exposed

    • Answer1 on 05/06/2021 - 23:53
      +1

      Yes I am using the one that came with the foxtel TV box and they are identical remotes.

  • wildstone on 30/09/2021 - 15:19

    Just resurrecting this as I have a question for the VTV remote. Does anyone know if the VTV remote is indeed a bluetooth remote? I ask because it does not seem to be picking up the signal if I don't point the remote to the box. If I use the soft remote on my phone, I could control it as long as it is within distance of the box (so obviously it is connected via bluetooth), but not with the VTV remote. How could I make it such that it would actually be using bluetooth?

    • scotty on 01/10/2021 - 12:53

      I remembered that the remote works in 2 modes — infrared & bluetooth. For BT you'll need to pair the remote.

      • wildstone on 01/10/2021 - 16:02

        I think I did… which I don't get because it says it is paired. I'll try it again this evening and see how it goes.

  • Jo1 on 30/09/2021 - 17:51

    My understanding is that IR for turning on and off the box and Bluetooth for everything else.

    • wildstone on 01/10/2021 - 00:35

      Thanks, does not seem to be though, the damn remote needs to be pointed to the box for it to respond properly. Any ideas?

    • x d on 27/11/2021 - 13:24

      Not sure if that is the case.

      My unit is sitting behind the TV, and I can point the remote any direction and can still turn the unit on. I believe it is using BT.

  • Jackson on 22/12/2021 - 08:59

    I have an issue with my VTV remote that just started happening, when I come to it after a long break it won't work and I need to take out the batteries, press a bunch of buttons to clear any latent charge and then put the batteries back in, which as you can imagine is a PITA. Has anyone experienced this?

    On a side note since this started happening I got a message telling me there was an update for the remote, I have successfully applied this but still have the issue

    • Jackson on 11/01/2022 - 12:32

      Just in case someone comes across this, I switched to eneloops and when I check the batteries after the remote stops working one is down to 50% and the other completely flat, so I think it's developed an earth leak somehow. I'll probably open it up and give it a clean on the off chance that helps. I called vodafone about a warranty (I picked up this unit only about a year ago) but no one has stock so it needs to get sent away and they want me to send the entire unit, which I don't really want to do. Going to try some of these phone apps and aftermarket remotes

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