Programming Universal Remote: direct code for apps (1 Viewer)

[jimtheeagle]

I have a URC MX-780 and the installer says he recommends only programing it to open each input device i.e. a Smart TV button, a Apple TV button, a Roku button etc...


What I would like to do is have a Pandora button, a Netflix button, a Cable TV button etc...


The installer says this is possible using macros but is unreliable because what happens is you program SmartTV>Apps>right push>right push to give say Pandora. If there is an update or Pandora gets moved in the menu then the button is directing you to the wrong spot.


Is there a way to program the remote so that it goes directly to these apps?


Thanks

 

[Patrick Mason]

Hi Jim,


It depends on your specific devices, but generally your installer is probably correct. If the remote that came with your TV has dedicated app buttons, your universal remote may have a learning function that will allow it to copy those buttons. Otherwise the macro option would probably be your best bet, but it does have the already listed pitfalls.

 

[schan1269]

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