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Does anyone know exactly what hardware is used for the new Google/Android based Telus TV boxes ? Is there an equivalent that usa providers are using (the old box used to be an Arris model) ?
First question was already asked and answered. Info on Telus.com.
For the second question, you'll need to ask Google or check the various American TV service providers' websites. I doubt any are using the exact same new set top box.
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Community Power UserFirst question was already asked and answered. Info on Telus.com.
For the second question, you'll need to ask Google or check the various American TV service providers' websites. I doubt any are using the exact same new set top box.
- Thanks. Hard to find specs on Technicolor Jade. Will it allow legacy control via an IR remote ?
This may still be needed in residences that have central AV media racks with distributed audio/video and control systems ex Crestron.
https://www.androidtv-guide.com/pay-tv-provider/telus-android-tv/I'm a new Telus customer. Re the Android STB remote, it only supports controlling a TV. I've used Google ChromeCast devices and those can control up to 2 devices - TV and Audio - using either BT or IR. So I'm surprised that the Telus remote doesn't do the same. Hopefully, they'll upgrade the remote's firmware to support 2 devices.
I wasn't looking hard enough - a case of RTFM 😀 ‌‌ Sorry about that.
The instructions are here... How to set up your TELUS TV Digital Box Remote
- Nighthawk
Yes, it does have IR support. That's how the remote controls it before it's paired over bluetooth.
