can sony update the IR remote?

[starstreak]

Does anybody know if Sony can update the IR remote control software?  Its fine that Sony gave a vcr/tv/amp/dvd.  But I think Many people would rather have a cablebox controller than a AMP.  I was hoping that I was going to be able to control my setup, but without the cablebox, its kinda usless.

 

[fireman54]

Hasn't changed since Clie RMC first came about. Notice that there are no Zenith devices? They are not going to put alot into it. They still want to sell their super-duper learning remotes.

[rhart00]

there is a yahoo group called RMC Enhancer that has codes for new devices among other things. Search and you will find some more info about it or go to the yahoo group.

[Jake K]

Just get Omniremote. It doesn't look as nice as the Sony app, but it has a learning mode and there is a lot of stuff that can be customized.

[starstreak]

I tried Omni but couldn't get it to work. I talked to the company and they said they didn't have a NZ90 to test the software yet. I offered to test it for them, but no reply. ;)

[Jake K]

Ohh oops sorry. I forgot it's os 4.

[n2ifp]

Sony only wants you to buy it's stuff, they don't make cable boxes that I know of. Sony is getting to be more like Microsoft every day.

[starstreak]

That maybe true, but they did include other brands. If that was the case, sony should've added TIVO support as my TIVO is a Sony brand. :)

[the_iceman]

I've seen a few remote-controller programs out there besides the stock one that comes with the NZ. Unfortunately, as stated above... they don't seem to be compatible, right now, with OS5 devices. :(

Would be nice to be able to have one... that does the cable boxes and other items. I don't know that I would want to pay more than $9.99 for any remote-control software out there.... it only aids in convenience ... not a necessity for me.