Shadow Report: Acoustic Research Remotes to support DIRECTV RF

[mdavej]

Take this with a huge grain of salt since it comes from AR support (via email), but they tell me the xsight can't do native DirecTV RF. I don't know if they really understood the question or not, but that's what they said. The email was signed "Audiovox Customer Care", which owns the One-For-All and RCA remote brands. UEI is the OEM for them. So AR just slaps their name on them and sells them (ok, if they actually existed, they'd sell them). In any case I wouldn't expect AR to know any technical details about the xsight.

The new nevo does sound promising. Their other models are serious remotes (wifi, web, ip device control, etc). The xsight isn't even in the same league as the nevo.

[Drew2k]

Any links to information on the new UEI Nevo? I searched but couldn't find anything about a new remote.

[mdavej]

HERE (http://1touchmovie.com/home-theater-gear/home_automation_news/new_nevo_c2_and_c3_remote_cont.html)we go again... :lol:

The new nevos apparently ARE the xsight. I guess the AR deal didn't work out, so they're trying to distribute it under a better known brand. (The xsight is a one-for-all in Europe).

It's promising that they still claim D* RF capability.

[Drew2k]

HERE (http://1touchmovie.com/home-theater-gear/home_automation_news/new_nevo_c2_and_c3_remote_cont.html)we go again... :lol:

The new nevos apparently ARE the xsight. I guess the AR deal didn't work out, so they're trying to distribute it under a better known brand. (The xsight is a one-for-all in Europe).

It's promising that they still claim D* RF capability.Awesome, as I kind of fell in love with the promise of the xSight in terms of features (not interested in RF) such as multiple profiles and an abundance of favorite channels per activity and macros that hopefully aren't restricted to 5 steps.

Now I will really look forward to the Nevo... :)

[Drew2k]

Thinking about it, it may be time to lock this thread or rename it to Nevo! :p

[mdavej]

I was thinking the same thing, but I'd like to see a few more confirmed sources first ;)

[Drew2k]

I see you've asked about it at AVS ... I hope you get some info from that dormant thread!

[TheRatPatrol]

HERE (http://1touchmovie.com/home-theater-gear/home_automation_news/new_nevo_c2_and_c3_remote_cont.html)we go again... :lol:

The new nevos apparently ARE the xsight. I guess the AR deal didn't work out, so they're trying to distribute it under a better known brand. (The xsight is a one-for-all in Europe).

It's promising that they still claim D* RF capability.
Very interesting. I wonder when they'll come out then?

[Stuart Sweet]

I guess it is time to bid farewell to this thread. If someone gets some information on the Nevo remotes, feel free to start a new one.

[mdavej]

"The rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated".

I saw a post that hh gregg has them. I called my local store to confirm. They really do! They're HERE (http://www.hhgreg.com/ProductListing.asp?SID=n&CategoryID=155&CategoryName=All+Video+%26+Audio+Accessories&SubCategoryName=Remote+Controls&search=yes)on their website too. HERE (http://www.remotecentral.com/news/453/audiovox_reveals_pair_of_xsight-ing_remotes.html)are the specs, in case anyone forgot.

Hope it wipes the floor with the harmony 900.

Who's gonna be the first to test it with DirecTV RF...

[David Ortiz]

The ARRX18G is on Amazon.com through Electronics Expo as well.

[Stuart Sweet]

OK, well, let's see who gets one and whether it actually does what it says.

[dave29]

Hmmm, there is an HHgregg close to me. I will have to go check them out tomorrow.

[Tom Robertson]

The ARRX18 manual, page 22 (http://audiovox2.info/docs/ar_acc/man/ARRX18G_DOC_OM.PDF) makes it clear you can control the DVRs without the RF extender. It even describes getting the 6 digit code (the last 6 of the RED) and entering them. Woohoo!!!

[Tom Robertson]

I guess it is time to bid farewell to this thread. If someone gets some information on the Nevo remotes, feel free to start a new one.

I wish you had closed this thread about 6 months ago... :D

(So we could get the remotes that much earlier...)

[Mike Bertelson]

Ok, now I bleepin' want one....again :D

I guess that puts the speculation about native RF support. Thanks Tom :)

Mike

[David Ortiz]

The ARRX18 manual, page 22 (http://audiovox2.info/docs/ar_acc/man/ARRX18G_DOC_OM.PDF) makes it clear you can control the DVRs without the RF extender. It even describes getting the 6 digit code (the last 6 of the RED) and entering them. Woohoo!!!

I was just about to post this .... Does the manual indicate if it will control more than one DIRECTV Receiver via RF?

[Tom Robertson]

I was just about to post this .... Does the manual indicate if it will control more than one DIRECTV Receiver via RF?
I presume you can set any of it's 18 devices to DIRECTV RF, so hows about 18 DIRECTV receivers. (And no, I do not have that many...) :D

[RunnerFL]

Can we get some to "Field Test"?

[Mike Bertelson]

I presume you can set any of it's 18 devices to DIRECTV RF, so hows about 18 DIRECTV receivers. (And no, I do not have that many...) :DAlmost though. :eek2:

[Grentz]

Not very amused with the price on Amazon through Electronic Expo right now...lets hope it comes down when it goes to more mainstream stores (Its at $229).

[TheRatPatrol]

Ok so besides that website, can we get one anywhere else, or do we have to wait a little bit longer?

Oh boy, I feel like a kid on Christmas!! :D

[dave29]

The ARRX18 manual, page 22 (http://audiovox2.info/docs/ar_acc/man/ARRX18G_DOC_OM.PDF) makes it clear you can control the DVRs without the RF extender. It even describes getting the 6 digit code (the last 6 of the RED) and entering them. Woohoo!!!

I am definitely getting one now, if no extender is needed.

[gully_foyle]

Don't forget the AR web site (http://www.araccessories.com/araccessories/ARAccessoriesInfo.do?ACTION_TYPE_ID=ACTION_REMOTES ) as well, which now has a lot of info. Such as the product brochure (http://audiovox2.info/docs/ar_acc/other/AVAR_XSIGHT_LINE_BROCH.pdf)

[Stuart Sweet]

Let's continue discussion here, since this is now a real product, and only "sorta" supports DIRECTV RF:

http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=164066