We all know the software is a mess. No news there. The great thing about that though is that it’s all fixable with updates. The image quality is decent and a usable feature set is there in the hardware, it just needs a complete OS overhaul. That’s all, haha.
I’d like to see the OPTION to use a much more locked down clean OS with just the basics all working, Netflix, prime, YouTube, Plex… that sort of stuff, like what you’d find on a PlayStation or a smart TV from a couple of years ago. And if you want the wild west Android experience, you can choose that. A dual boot setup perhaps.
My remote works the same way. Must be pointed directly at the back of the projector. It does not work pointed from the side or in front. Also, does not work when pointed to the right, left or above the projector.
Are you saying that it should work that way?
No, once it’s on (only possible via Infrared port on the back) you should also be able to use it without pointing at the back, provided you’ve paired the AirRemote using these instructions:
Hi Naufel,
The specs and use cases I included in my review are from the information provided with the projector. I will try the Bluetooth method with the remote.
I don’t see anything wrong with his review, if Phillips screeneo fails to provide proper user guides then that’s on them, It’s not the job for the user or reviewer to jump through hoops and investigate how to pair that remote, if the instructions are not there then that’s how he should review it, as it is,
The bad review on the airmote stands.
I don’t think it’s there. IIRC, the included quick guide even mentioned/showed about the easy setup but until now it’s not implemented yet. It is indeed a fault of Philips but the review of the airmote has to be updated since it’s been brought up already.
This Easy Setup is actually my responsibility, but as it is, a lot of my time is taken up right now in doing customer support on the forums / answering tech issues for the helpdesk agents / checking individual user’s cases when they ask me for help, etc., all of which is unplanned. Hopefully this week the Easy Setup will be ready.
@Philips_Support_P
Is it possible tu run this easy set up process without completely resetting the PPM ?
If yes, I think the beta testers could help .
If no, well… maybe the most hardcore ones could also .
Hello @Philips_Support_P, now is may first, one month and half passed but still no news of this app or some other easy pairing implementation in the firmware…any update?
Hi @Mario because of problems with the BT5 chip the EasySetup app is still blocked. We are hoping it to be available in mid-May after v1.1.0 and some other high-priority issues are done.
Hi @Philips_Support_P I can understand technical problems, but it’s sad to see that one months and half you told here “YES, Yes it’s just an app you can run any time. Actually only the Bluetooth pairing is pending, the rest is finished” did you sold the bear skin before his death? ;°)
I’m not saying I’m right, it’s just my observation
Actually, bluetooth in general, seems to be more complicated as it should be.
In any case, I still stand to my opinion that the EasySetup should be a priority and should have been built-in to first public release.