Quick Access from remote? "Magic remote"?

by fobofobia

Hi guys,

I recently bought LG with webOS and I'm somehow disappointed with the OS itself. I think I want to switch to something with AndroidTV (either Sony or Philips). However before I do the switch I have 2 questions:

  1. LG has 'quick access' function that gives the possibility to use numeric 1-9 buttons on the remote as shortcuts to chosen apps. For example 'long-press 1' = HBO GO, 'long-press 2' = Youtube. That's actually quite nice. Can I do something similar with AndroidTV Sony/Philips? Both have dedicated Netflix button which is great, but I'd also like to have shortcuts well.. For HBO and Youtube :)

  2. LG have this 'magic remote' that my wife really like. Does any of the competitors have something similar with 'pointer/mouse' functionality?

  3. Finally.. Is it standard to have TV woken-up via WIFI? For example, tv is off, and I want to send my youtube video from the phone to the TV. It does work with LG, I think that's standard now, but I prefer to ask :)

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I'm thinking either Philips PUS7303 or Sony X75 or Sony X80.

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raptor75mlt

Strongly suggest you keep the LG and get a shield since you have the budget. Thank me later.

Drejan74

Since noone answered question 1: You can download an app called "Button mapper: remap your keys" and set shortcuts. I have remapped the green, yellow, red and blue button to different apps.

Jonathan_x64
  1. Nope.
  2. Yes, Android TV is able to wake up remotely.
troystrum

  1. Numeric shortcuts? Not that I'm aware of. There may be an app you can install to remap remote buttons?

  2. Pointer/mouse? My Sony came with a second remote that's basically like a laptop touchpad. It doesn't present as a mouse/pointer but it does allow you to essentially swipe around the Android TV interface and has gestures for certain actions and menus. I only use it when I can't find my main remote.

  3. Network wakeup? Yes, I can cast something to my TV and the TV will turn on.