I'm Not Making this Up
Apr 25, 2020 08:01:43 #
This is for real. The remote for my Tivo wasn't working well, so I put in new batteries. No improvement. Being desperate to watch TV, I tried using it upside down. It works fine upside down. My first thought was it was a battery connection problem. I removed the back and held the batteries in place. No change. I tried moving them a bit. No change. Holding it right side up, it seldom works, but upside down, it works like new.
I think I'll have to take a picture of the remote, flip it right to left, and glue it onto the back of the remote.
I think I'll have to take a picture of the remote, flip it right to left, and glue it onto the back of the remote.
Apr 25, 2020 09:50:05 #
Apr 25, 2020 10:07:04 #
I don't have Tivo so I'm not really familiar with the remote. However, a lot of remotes connect with the accessory through an IR signal. The signal is produced on one end of the remote by a small IR LED.
If that has worked loose so right side up the IR signal doesn't get out properly the remote won't work. Maybe if it's upside down the LED will drop back into place and it will let the IR out in the riight direction to connect to the accessory.
Purely a wild guess on my part.
If that has worked loose so right side up the IR signal doesn't get out properly the remote won't work. Maybe if it's upside down the LED will drop back into place and it will let the IR out in the riight direction to connect to the accessory.
Purely a wild guess on my part.
Apr 26, 2020 05:33:39 #
jerryc41 wrote:
This is for real. The remote for my Tivo wasn't w... (show quote)
The remote for my Satellite TV works in any position and sometimes when it is aimed at the recliner, which is not reflective.
Apr 26, 2020 07:38:35 #
Apr 26, 2020 08:13:40 #
Apr 26, 2020 08:42:04 #
jerryc41 wrote:
This is for real. The remote for my Tivo wasn't w... (show quote)
This is a story of some sorts......right??
Apr 26, 2020 09:12:12 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
...which is not reflective.
Funny you should mention that. I sometimes bounce the signal from the remote off the wall behind me.
Apr 26, 2020 10:30:23 #
jerryc41 wrote:
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Wow I was very surprised to read this because my remote is also acting weird not responding or responding in any way it wants to except if it is also what I want it to do I guess I will have to try turning it over By the way my computer is acting up too. Looks like my electronics are rebelling.
Apr 26, 2020 11:15:26 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
jerryc41 wrote:
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Sounds like a loose mechanical or solder connection. The orientation brings the surfaces into contact by gravity. It is likely repairable if you have good electronic skills - or you could just buy another remote.
Apr 26, 2020 11:38:00 #
rikhar wrote:
Wow I was very surprised to read this because my remote is also acting weird not responding or responding in any way it wants to except if it is also what I want it to do I guess I will have to try turning it over By the way my computer is acting up too. Looks like my electronics are rebelling.
We need better quality control.
This remote is fairly new. Tivo send me a new one because the original one started working erratically. I mentioned it when I was on the phone support for another problem, and he offered to send me a new one.
Apr 26, 2020 11:43:04 #
I had a problem with the remote for my 49 inch Samsung TV. The power button got flaky and wouldn't turn the TV on or off. All the other buttons did what they were supposed to do.
Apr 26, 2020 11:55:05 #
It is probably a model meant for use in Australia. I bet it works just fine down there.
Apr 26, 2020 12:48:29 #
jerryc41 wrote:
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OR you could buy a remote that works.
Apr 26, 2020 12:56:51 #
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