Remote control problem

[JohnnyJazz]

I've two Samsung TV in the same room, the problem is whatever I select on one remote control affects the two TV at the same time. Is there any way I can assign a different channel / frequency to each remote control to solve this problem ?

And yes, I'm an information junkie and I need to use both TV at the same time

[MJCM]

Not that I know of. I had the same problem in my condo.

When I changed the channel on the TV in my Living Room it also changed it in the Bedroom.

Solution was ..... bought another brand TV for the Bedroom

[Crossy]

You could try shading the IR receivers on each TV (try the centre of a loo roll) so only directing the remote down the tube operates the TV.

[RichCor]

You could try shading the IR receivers on each TV (try the centre of a loo roll) so only directing the remote down the tube operates the TV.

Another method for the OP would be to place some semi-transparent tape across the IR receiver window to reduce the set's sensitivity. You'd then be required to be right in front of the thing to use the remote.

[JohnnyJazz]

You could try shading the IR receivers on each TV (try the centre of a loo roll) so only directing the remote down the tube operates the TV.

That's what I'm doing. I was expecting something more ... "high-tech"

Another method for the OP would be to place some semi-transparent tape across the IR receiver window to reduce the set's sensitivity. You'd then be required to be right in front of the thing to use the remote.

That would be a bit more elegant

[2fishin2]

http://support-us.samsung.com/cyber/popup/iframe/pop_troubleshooting_fr.jsp?idx=1038&modelname=SIRT351

[JohnnyJazz]

http://support-us.samsung.com/cyber/popup/iframe/pop_troubleshooting_fr.jsp?idx=1038&modelname=SIRT351

Thanks

[itsmylife]

You can use bamboo stick if the above recomendation couldn't help .

[JohnnyJazz]

You can use bamboo stick if the above recomendation couldn't help .

Didn't I mention somewhere above that I was looking for a somehow "hi-tech" solution ?

[RichCor]

http://support-us.samsung.com/cyber/popup/iframe/pop_troubleshooting_fr.jsp?idx=1038&modelname=SIRT351

...and how does that help the OP?

[itsmylife]

You can use bamboo stick if the above recomendation couldn't help .

Didn't I mention somewhere above that I was looking for a somehow "hi-tech" solution ?

There are times Hi-Tech cannot solve

[2fishin2]

http://support-us.samsung.com/cyber/popup/iframe/pop_troubleshooting_fr.jsp?idx=1038&modelname=SIRT351

...and how does that help the OP?

It shows him how to reprogram remotes....I think.

[RichCor]

http://support-us.samsung.com/cyber/popup/iframe/pop_troubleshooting_fr.jsp?idx=1038&modelname=SIRT351

...and how does that help the OP?

It shows him how to reprogram remotes....I think.

Hmmm. Pretty sure the OP's issue deals with having two Samsung TVs, in the same room, both responding to the same single remote ...as they are want to do.

Unless the manufacturer has a method or setting a 'preable' or device code to the remote and device, so the button presses are only acted on by one device instead of both, there isn't much that can be 'reprogrammed' on the remote side.

That kind of 'option' is usually only present on 'Pro' gear, as it's rarely needed on Consumer gear.

And while you might be able to 'reprogram' a remote, the same cannot be typically done for the two Samsung TVs (they'd both still respond to the single remote sending correct signals).

[2fishin2]

Went back and read it again, my mistake I was thinking he could reprogram one TV with a code and second TV different. I have the same issue in my condo but lucky in the sense that they are in separate rooms and as such can be controlled easily. Could the OP use one samsung and one universal remote? Probably not.

[Jdietz]

If it's a modern'ish Samsung it should have an Ethernet port and can be controlled over the network (and of course they will each have their own IP)

http://www.gemote.org/ or similar.

[RichCor]

Could the OP use one samsung and one universal remote? Probably not.

Unfortunately both Samsung TV sets are willing and able to respond to the same Samsung Infrared signal code if it can "see it" directly or even indirectly bouncing through the room and hitting the TV sets' infrared window.

Back to the tape idea, another possibility might be to only cover half the IR receive windows on the Samsung TV sets with black tape, reducing the sensor's field of view by 50%. Or adjust the tape coverage as needed to create a blind necessary spot, so could even be black tape with a hole in the middle, just the size to create 'spot' coverage.

Oh, and thanks a lot Jdietz, you've offered up another thing that can be hacked over the Internet: my television viewing choices.

Edited December 17, 2015 by RichCor

[Jdietz]

You're welcome. And they definitely 'phone home' already.

It used to be a joke... "In Soviet Russia, TV watches YOU!"