With this remote can I sit on the couch and control videos and Netflix (volume mainly), rather than have to sit at my computer to control with mouse?
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yes once logged into netflix and the web page is open it should function as a mouse to control both. However with my laptop I set the audio, and use the HDMI connection and controll the sound from the tv remote versus having to constantly adjust the laptop sound. keep in mind run your laptop or computer audio about half and then you can adjust to a comfort level. also yes this remote can be used as a mouse too.
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Yes you can do almost anything once its on your PC The mouse works great it may be a bit slow but that's understandable. I never regretted buying this product.
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you can control Windows system volume but the play, fast forward, rewind,etc buttons won't work. but the remote had a mouse so you can move the cursor. I've found a wireless keyboard with a track pad to be more useful for Netflix and Hulu - Logitech k400r. this remote is best used in Windows media center
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Yes! It's a little clunky to use this remote as a wireless mouse...but it works. The volume buttons on the remote do control the PC's main volume. Most standalone media programs (Windows Media Center/Player, etc) work with remote's stop/play/pause buttons...but Netflix on a web browser does not. There may be a way to map those buttons to keyboard shortcuts for the Netflx web player...but I haven't tried it.
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If you are using the Netflix app within the Media Center program of Windows 7, then yes, this will adjust volume, play, pause, fast forward, and rewind.
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Don't have a regular remote so it's hard to answer But - when it's working (iffy @ best) there's the voice search function (only does Bing- can't make it do google and only searches VOD can't seem to see netflix). If you prefer a wave moved cursor to arrow keys i guess it's worth it. There may be games that the magic remote is needed for but so far I haven't seen any games that look worth the trouble of downloading.
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Yes the mouse controls the DVR and is for initial setup. I find most of the controls after initial setup comes via the app though.
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No, there is no remote control. However there is a wired control, the circular thing that you see on the right bottom part of the picture, it has a decently long cord and it is nice to use; since this is primarily a system for the computer, the control is very useful when you place it next to the mouse.
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I really don't know if it is or not. The technicians that installed my tv (Sansung 60" Smart tv) could not get the remote to download the software from the internet. The remote would connect to the internet, but would not download. If you can spend more money, I would get one of the higher versions of the Logitech remote. As always, if it does not work, return it for the refund is what I did. This is about all the info that I can provide. I hope it helps. Cheers.
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If you are referring to Netflix in Windows Media Center then yes it will. If you are talking about the Netflix app on Windows 8 then no unfortunately they did not build that app for remotes.
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the unit sits on a table next to my desk and i never use the remote. i do not know if it works. sorry.
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Unfortunately it is not a voice activated remote. However, the remote is quite nice and even has a quick access button for Netflix that I find useful. Not sure if this is any help for you though.
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Hi, you can use a bluetooth wireless mini keyboard / mousepad, available on amazon for around $20. that will act as a remote. Ive heard stories about using another android device such as phone as remote, but stuck with a wireless keyboard which works fine. Hope this helps.
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Yep...that's how I use mine. I also got a Logitech K400 so I can sit on my couch and easily drive the computer. Windows 8 apps and movies are way cooler this way.
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Yes, the remote can do everything a controller can do except play games. If you find the code for your TV, you can program the remote to control your TV as well
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You need to also get a compatible keyboard to control it. It runs the Netflix app very well in my experience.
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I've never tried it with netflix, it controls dvd movies and lets you channel threw the xbox live menu, theres a possibility it could work for netflix
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If you have the right computer. I've had to use the remote which is slower, but ok. Love the product !
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yes it works with Netflixs - you will need to use your TV remote for the volume (or at least I need to)
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I use this remote only to turn on/off TV and select source of media. I don't access internet via TV.
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Depends on how you'd define "work" in regards to Netflix. If you're willing to walk to the Xbox and do a hard reset every single time you want to watch Netfllix and use the remote, then yes. If you're like my household you'll probably find that having to do that every single time as defeating the convenience of using the remote vs using the default game controller. W/o doing the reset all that you can do w/ the remote is open the Netflix app. Once inside the app the remote doesn't work w/o the hard reset.