Posted 28 July 2011

How can I stop both LG tvs from reacting to one remote?

I've just bought a new LG tv and it's in the same room as my computer for which i use another LG tv as a second screen on. But now when I use the remote for the new tv, both televisions react to the button presses. Is there anyway i can stop this? thanks

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28th Jul 2011
look for a purply/redish bit of plastic or rtm to see if they point out the IR
28th Jul 2011
sowotsdis
Had same problem but simply fixed ....Cup your hand around the remote to … Had same problem but simply fixed ....Cup your hand around the remote to avoid a wide IR beam or attach a short cylinder in fron of the remote such as an empty 3cm smartie tube or smaller and point directly at your intended target making sure you don't bouce the IR beam off any shiny surfaces like glass or mirrors...and hey it works..no?

A much more fun way is to set up a complex pattern of mirrors throughout the house so that the beam is reflected at only the device you require. This allows you to use the remote from anywhere in the house also.
28th Jul 2011
rtfm perhaps?
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28th Jul 2011
Doubt you can. Some TVs remotes can have TV ID changes made but not sure this is supported on most home ones.
28th Jul 2011
Electrical tape over the monitor sensor?
28th Jul 2011
blinkers on the remote
28th Jul 2011
bazzaric
Electrical tape over the monitor sensor?

^^^This^^^

Find the ir receiver on the TV you don't want turning over and stick something over it.
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28th Jul 2011
I'll try the tape idea thanks. should the sensor be next to the standy light cos i cant seem to see it. may have to be trial and error.
28th Jul 2011
Had same problem but simply fixed ....
Cup your hand around the remote to avoid a wide IR beam or attach a short cylinder in fron of the remote such as an empty 3cm smartie tube or smaller and point directly at your intended target making sure you don't bouce the IR beam off any shiny surfaces like glass or mirrors...and hey it works..no?
28th Jul 2011
Do let me know your outcome
28th Jul 2011
GOYA
28th Jul 2011
Hmmmph
28th Jul 2011
bazzaric
A much more fun way is to set up a complex pattern of mirrors throughout … A much more fun way is to set up a complex pattern of mirrors throughout the house so that the beam is reflected at only the device you require. This allows you to use the remote from anywhere in the house also.

I actually did this once when I had to sit in a chair at a wide angle to the TV box when I had a shoulder operation. Set a mirror on the table to bounce the beam towards the TV box. Worked a treat. LOL!
28th Jul 2011
sowotsdis
Had same problem but simply fixed ....Cup your hand around the remote to … Had same problem but simply fixed ....Cup your hand around the remote to avoid a wide IR beam or attach a short cylinder in fron of the remote such as an empty 3cm smartie tube or smaller and point directly at your intended target making sure you don't bouce the IR beam off any shiny surfaces like glass or mirrors...and hey it works..no?

Blue Peter badge on it's way
28th Jul 2011
wrap the monitor in lead. Sorted.