This will auto sense the active connection, right? Do I HAVE to use the remote or will it work just by sensing active device? Cable box, roku, xbox.
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It will sense the active devices on there but if you have more than one device on you won't have to use the remote to switch between them
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It will automatically route to the device which you turn on. You do not need the remote.
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I have 3 devices attached to this hub. The device switches to the most recently turned on device. So, if my HTPC was already on, and I turn on the blue-ray player, it switches to the blue-ray player port (most of the time). To ensure that the hub switches to what I want it to, I make sure all of my devices are off if I am not using them. Then when I turn a device on, the hub is not confused on what port to turn on. And I honestly have never used the remote. I tucked the hub behind everything as the lights were very bright. It is just within reach for me to get to the actual switch on the front of the hub should the hub not switch to the port I want it on. I have 3 devices attached to this hub. The device switches to the most recently turned on device. So, if my HTPC was already on, and I turn on the blue-ray player, it switches to the blue-ray player port (most of the time). To ensure that the hub switches to what I want it to, I make sure all of my devices are off if I am not using them. Then when I turn a device on, the hub is not confused on what port to turn on. And I honestly have never used the remote. I tucked the hub behind everything as the lights were very bright. It is just within reach for me to get to the actual switch on the... » Read More I have 3 devices attached to this hub. The device switches to the most recently turned on device. So, if my HTPC was already on, and I turn on the blue-ray player, it switches to the blue-ray player port (most of the time). To ensure that the hub switches to what I want it to, I make sure all of my devices are off if I am not using them. Then when I turn a device on, the hub is not confused on what port to turn on. And I honestly have never used the remote. I tucked the hub behind everything as the lights were very bright. It is just within reach for me to get to the actual switch on the front of the hub should the hub not switch to the port I want it on. « Show Less
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Dear Robert,Thank you for your question regarding our 301BN Premium 3 port High speed HDMI switch. The automatic switching takes place when an input is powered on or powered off. Devices such as the Chromecast, Roku 3, and Apple TV are "always on" devices and will affect automatic switching. You can use the remote to switch inputs when all or some devices are powered on.Please contact us at support@kinivo.com if you have any additional questions.Thank you,Kinivo Product SupportEmail: support@kinivo.comToll Free: 1-855-4Kinivo (1-855-454-6486)Live Chat: http://support.kinivo.com(Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm Pacific) Dear Robert,Thank you for your question regarding our 301BN Premium 3 port High speed HDMI switch. The automatic switching takes place when an input is powered on or powered off. Devices such as the Chromecast, Roku 3, and Apple TV are "always on" devices and will affect automatic switching. You can use the remote to switch inputs when all or some devices are powered on.Please contact us at support@kinivo.com if you have any additional questions.Thank you,Kinivo Product SupportEmail: support@kinivo.comToll Free: 1-855-4Kinivo... » Read More Dear Robert,Thank you for your question regarding our 301BN Premium 3 port High speed HDMI switch. The automatic switching takes place when an input is powered on or powered off. Devices such as the Chromecast, Roku 3, and Apple TV are "always on" devices and will affect automatic switching. You can use the remote to switch inputs when all or some devices are powered on.Please contact us at support@kinivo.com if you have any additional questions.Thank you,Kinivo Product SupportEmail: support@kinivo.comToll Free: 1-855-4Kinivo (1-855-454-6486)Live Chat: http://support.kinivo.com(Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm Pacific) « Show Less
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I have 3 devices attached to this hub. The device switches to the most recently turned on device. So, if my HTPC was already on, and I turn on the blue-ray player, it switches to the blue-ray player port (most of the time). To ensure that the hub switches to what I want it to, I make sure all of my devices are off if I am not using them. Then when I turn a device on, the hub is not confused on what port to turn on. And I honestly have never used the remote. I tucked the hub behind everything as the lights were very bright. It is just within reach for me to get to the actual switch on the front of the hub should the hub not switch to the port I want it on.
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It will auto sense the device as long as that device is the only one powered on. If you have your cable box and play station both powered on for example it will not work. If you have an Xbox and a playstation and only one is turned on then yes it will auto sense
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The TV set up asks you to specify your cable provider and plan. That apparently synced to the remote to bring up the cable box search functions, as well as change channels and volume. The Comcast/Xfinity remote has more feature though, so I use it too.
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I found why and must apologize. It was not a "auto sensing" switch, it was a compatibility between the remote frequencies of my HD Ryan video box interfering with the HDMI switcher. What I had to do is block the remote (IR) sensor on the switcher and all was well. Would be nice to have a feature that either changes the IR codes or disable the remote all together ...The HDMI switcher is robust and good quality besides this minor issue.
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I, myself, own and use two Roku devices in my small home. To the best of my knowledge and experience, you won't have any probelms. When you first set up the Roku, you typically have to sync the remote to the individual player. Plus I believe that the remote, wifi or not, does need to be within close proximity; meaning in the same room as the media player. It should NOT work from floor to floor or from across the house. At least it does not in my small residence. Hope this helped.
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Yes is should work out fine.... I had my Roku hooked up to HDMI 1 then I had my xbox hooked up on HDMI 2 ( also used as my DVD player ) and then just had the normal antenna hooked up for free TV over the air via coax and I run everything from my optical out to the soundbar, so no matter what input your on the optical should play all... Hope this helps.
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I had comcast and bluray player hooked to it but it wouldn't automatically switch even when I turned off the bluray player completely. Tried with cable box, it won't either but I think that was because the cable box is always on standby.
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This only works to control the TV itself. It does not control a cable box. You need a TV that is cable ready which I think most are these days. You plug the cable directly into the TV without a box in the path and then choose channels on the TV using this remote. I hope it works out for you - my elderly father-in-law really likes his.
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No - it works automatically and has a manual push button switch on the top.I've not had any problem with it recognizing the active source.
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Yes it will switch automatically to the active HDMI output (there is no remote control, just a button). If you only have one HDMI on your TV and are watching something on one HDMI source and another connected HDMI unit comes on it will select that unit. Works good as long as the other connected unit isn't a DVR that is set to record a program while you're watching a DVD from another connected unit.
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It should work automatically with any roku. It does not have to be synced. Does not work with the roku streaming stick.
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Don't know. Mine gets turned on by something in the environment close to me, but haven't figured out what. Shouldn't be a problem getting a remote to work with it unless there is something wrong with the RX/TX on the TV itself.Good luck!
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Auto switching feature will not work, powered or not, AT ALL for some HDTV cable boxes. You will have to use the remote.This is due to the cable box always being ready to record, tricking the device into thinking it's always on even when powered off.I have a xfinity Cisco/ rng150n
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Yea you would use any remote that came with the cable box or if you have say an Apple TV you use the Apple TV controller this unit is great
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I believe it is because the cable box is "always on". So even if you turn it off or not the receiver still thinks it is on so it doesn't switch back to it because it doesn't receive a new signal to switch to. This is my understanding anyway. Not sure if there is a workaround for this.
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No.... it should switch between devices automatically. Mine dose this even if you do not use the remote. Try hooking a different device to that port. If you have the same problem again your device my be defective.
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Yes. I have the Roku mounted on the back of the TV and the remote (and iPhone app) both work from where I'm sitting in front of the TV.
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This remote works both ways. Previous remotes didn't have the motion sensor like this one (it has basic Roku functions for using with TV). The newer remotes have a headphone jack and specific buttons to get direct access to netflix, hulu, etc. (so unless you want a headphone jack on your remote, this remote works). As with all new remotes you will have to follow the directions in the manual that came with your box to pair it to your Roku. (no directions came with the replacement remote I received).