Recently got a new AV Receiver (Pioneer Elite). It has an IR in port. I know this is generally used for adding an IR extender for poor line of site, but is it also possible to run a 3.5mm directly from the dock into this port to control?
It should be … I have used that in the past with other remotes. But, if you have a new Pioneer AVR you are much better off to use IP control. There is a custom integration for Pioneer AVRs and I would try that first: GitHub - EddyMcNut/uc-intg-onkyo-avr: Custom integration for Unfolded Circle remotes to control your Onkyo AVR / Pioneer AVR / Integra AVR. · GitHub
I wouldn’t worry if your model isn’t listed, protocols are unlikely to be different, it’s just a list of known working models. If yours work, let the dev know so he can add it to the list.
I think that’s way above my pay grade unfortunately.
You’re missing out on the true power of this remote if you don’t look at custom integrations. You’re likely already using built-in ones like Apple or Android TV, you just have to load these ones.
Download the latest release package from that link, and then on the integrations tab in the Web Configurator, “Add New/Install Custom” and then select the file you downloaded. Once installed, click on it, Start Setup, follow the onscreen prompts and at the end, add both the remote and media player entities.
Hi @medmondson , try the link that Quinterly mentions. Follow the readme (same link) to install an configure itt. I’m pretty sure you can control your Pioneer then with your UC Remote.
I did try that and it did not work for my ~3 year old Pio Elite. Unfortunately I could not get the IP working either. Using the blaster off the Dock did make a huge difference, the alternative for me before the powered IR blaster (make sure it is plugged in before powering up, or just restart power after connected) is the Global Caché WF2IR iTach WiFi to IR Module. The setup of code sends on the latter is a hassle (search for that thread), so would recommend trying the Dock IR plaster (circle vs tiny emitter).
You could check if you maybe have to enable some network control in your AVR before IP control can work.
Or if you send the logs of the integration after trying to configure it I can have a look, maybe the logs tells us something why it does not work for you.
As @Eddy points out, you need to enable network control in your AVR settings. For Pioneer, it’s usually under Settings/Network and then look for IP Control or Network Control or similar. Set it on or always on … if you have the specific pioneer model, easier for us to help you.
Did this dance previously without luck
Two models
Pioneer VSX-LX503
Pioneer SC-09TX
Did you try it with autodiscovery (not entering model and ip) and without autodiscovery (manually entering model and ip)?
Is it a wired connection or wifi?
Can you control the AVR with Pioneer app?
Wired. Autodiscovery or manual did not connect. Pio App on wifi so does not connect.
That sounds to me that the AVR does not accept any network connections. Does the manual say something about solving network issues, like a setting in AVR menu, disconnect from power?
Or maybe try a different lan cable, you never know where Murphy is hiding.
On the VSX, you actually have two settings you need to enable:
- Under Network/Bluetooth, set Network Standby to On
- Under Miscellaneous, go to External Control and set Network Control to On
The SC-09TX only supports RS-232C control, not IP so you would need an ethernet to RS-232C adapter and it may not be worth it.
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