FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
This page is for answering some questions which were sent by e-mail. If you have a question which is not answered here, please feel free to send me an e-mail: iredtouch@tinb.de.
Q: Do I need a computer for iRedTouch to operate?
A: No! iRedTouch on your iPhone or iPod touch connects to the IRTrans module directly through your network.
Q: What kind of networking do I need?
A: At first a Wi-Fi router, where the iPhone or iPod touch can connect to. Second a cabled network ("ethernet") where the IRTrans is connected to.
Q: Does iRedTouch works over cellular networks?
A: No, only on your local Wi-Fi network.
Q: What kind of modules are supported?
A: All kind of IRTrans Ethernet modules, including the LAN Controller.
Q: What about IRTrans USB modules?
A: iRedTouch can not connect directly to an USB module. The only way by now is to install iRed2 on a Mac where the IRTrans is connected to. You may then use the remotes on the Mac to control the IRTrans. It is not possible (by now) to learn codes from iRedTouch this way. You need to learn codes on the Mac, create a remote with these codes and put the remote into the Online Favorites. Then all codes (including macros) are usable from within iRedTouch.
Q: Are macros possible?
A: Yes, since V1.2 you'll find a new icon on the "Learn IR Codes" section. Select one button where the macro should sit on, then tap the "123" icon on the bottom, then transmit a sequence of IR codes to the IRTrans. All timings will be recorded, and there is no limit on the number of IR codes. After 5 seconds of pause, iRedTouch stops recording the macro.
Q: Can I duplicate the remotes from my iPhone to my iPod touch, etc.?
A: Yes. Please see the manual on "Backup and sharing remotes".
Q: Is there a way to "jump" between remotes?
A: Not yet. I am working on this functionality.
Q&A related to iRed2 on Mac
Q: Are macros and tuner actions on iRed2 copied to iRedTouch?
A: Yes, with the latest versions of January '09 you can create a remote on iRedTouch using a template from iRed2 and all macros and tuner actions will be copied over.