Remote control for Lumin?

Curious how you think Lumin can retrofit a remote control to a unit with no IR sensor built in to the case? My Aries G1 has the sensor built in at the time of assembly then it is up to you to decide if you want to purchase one or not.
 
Jack said:
Curious how you think Lumin can retrofit a remote control to a unit with no IR sensor built in to the case? My Aries G1 has the sensor built in at the time of assembly then it is up to you to decide if you want to purchase one or not.
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The remote control can be implemented by using the wi fi on the existing network there is no need for IR sensor.
 
Haven't bought a D2 or U1 mini yet, but reading this with interest. I guess a separate dedicated phone to control the app won't make much difference. And an apple remote won't work with iPad controlling the app ?

PS I'm not tech savvy at all
 
Will Mac said:
And an apple remote won't work with iPad controlling the app ?
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The physical Apple remote uses IR and requires pairing with an IR-receiving device like an Apple TV or Apple desktop computer. It won't control the Music app or the Now Playing widget on an iPad.

The iOS/iPadOS app called "Remote" (published by Apple) can control a network Apple music/video source like iTunes on a computer or an Apple TV, but that's pretty similar to how the existing Lumin app works anyway.
 
Peter

How about just making the volume control appear at the home page of the Lumin app? Short of having a physical remote, it would be easier to control volume without having to open settings and option and scroll.... What do you think?
 
chungjh said:
How about just making the volume control appear at the home page of the Lumin app? Short of having a physical remote, it would be easier to control volume without having to open settings and option and scroll....
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The volume control is accessed on the main view of the Lumin app by tapping on the speaker icon with the red circle around it, and then adjusting the slider bar that pops up.
 

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The problem is that you have to actually read the provided documentation to fully operate a new piece of gear instead of just plugging it in and then complaining on a forum about the operation of the piece. Doing it before you even buy the piece and then again before the box arrives would be a novel idea.
 
Why have you guys bought a device without a remote? For me, any preamp or unit that includes a volume control facility must have 2 things - an old-fashioned IR remote and and even more old-fashioned volume knob on its front panel. If either absent - boycott it. There's plenty of manufacturers out there that do include these essential things - give them your custom! Peter
 
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