1. Keene 11 Jan 2010  

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1 Paul on 12 Dec 2011 asked  :
" Hi can I connect this to my IRBKIT and then change channels from my pc and via my ipad all the units which the IRBKIT controls?"

Keene replied: Have you had a look at the demopad software? Links below Obviously you can just use the built in web pages built if preferred. You will need the KIRA128 if the app is looking for codes saved to memory locations (demopad lite) or the KIRAM if the app is looking for codes saved on the device (demopad full). http://www.demopad.com/democontrollite.html http://www.demopad.com/index.html

2 David on 25 Sep 2011 asked  :
"I want to use the ipad and send commands (such as demopad) via my network to a unit which converts to ir and blast the signal to awaiting kit. Does this unit transmit ir or just recieve it? Would this be suitable for my intended setup? Cheers"

Keene replied: IR Anywhere modules are physically identical and can be software configured as either a receiver, a target or stand-alone. You would need the KIRA web link:- http://www.keene.co.uk/electronics/multi.php?mycode=KIRA

3 Mark C on 13 Feb 2011 asked  :
" Does this come with an IR wand?"

Keene replied: Yes it is included.

4 Dean S on 24 Nov 2010 asked  :
"I see there are a couple of iPhone apps available but are you aware of any Android based remote control apps that can control one of these acting as an IR transmitter ?"

Keene replied: No Android apps as yet but we are looking at that.(time of writing 10/03/11) The KIRA128 version of the IR Anywhere can store 128 IR codes and those can be accessed via an internal web page. This page can be viewed on most phone browsers, WiFi via local network or web if port forwarding arranged on router.

5 Priit m on 04 Feb 2010 asked  :
" Is it possibile usig it for controlling air-to-air heat pump with IR remote control (Fujitsu ASYA09LGC) over LAN?"

Keene replied: yes it should work fine, with correct configuration you can control unit at home from work etc

6 Emmanuel on 29 Dec 2009 asked  :
" Hi, I tried to use my KIRA but without success. I tried the kira.jar. I clicked to "Learn", saved a new log file, and transmitt an order from a remote control. I have numbers in the IR code zone. I clicked "Stop". But when I click on the "Test" button, nothing. My Tv doesn't received IR order. With or without IR extender. I read the html help but I can't find the reason. Could you help me please ?"

Keene replied: Sorry you are not having much luck. See if we can help sort it out for you. Have to check the basic stuff first. Firstly! I presume you have an IR emitter connected to the OUTPUT socket on the KIRAM and that the emitter is pointing at the sensor on the device you wish to control? Next! After you have learned the code you should have a single code in the code window (or you can save a re-load one). In the small window near to the learn button you should see an "ACK" after pressing the test button - do you get that? Have you tried controlling any other IR devices or just the one? Is the KIRAM on the latest firmware, stock often lags behind firmware updates so it might be worth checking. A few other things, if you have a camcorder or mobile phone you might be able to see the emitter flash as the Infrared is visible to many of these devices. If non of the above is of help perhaps you could let me have a copy of the learned codes and also what it is you are trying to control. Hope above is of use, let us know if not

7 Hans S on 28 Dec 2009 asked  :
"I am interested in a stand-alone solution for controlling remote IR devices over WAN. Are you aware of any third-party software solutions that will let you address the KIRA device with a DDNS address? Can your test/config software access an installed KIRA over WAN using the DDNS address? Many thanks, Hans"

Keene replied: Yes we have tested and used our KIRA modules over a wide area network, using a DDNS address. But have not done this using the java test application that we supply. Using a pair of modules, the DDNS account information has to be entered into both modules to work. The Target module is a DDNS client and will keep the account updated as your IP address changes. It checks about every 15 minutes. At the target end you need to set up port forwarding at the router and forward the port UDP 65432 (default) to the IP address of the target module. In the receiver module, it makes use of the DDNS account information to resolve your current IP address and sets that IP address as its target. The java app currently does not have all that functionality, you have to know the IP address. It will access a module over a WAN but you would have to find the IP address first. It doesn't resolve account name to IP address. The modules are named in terms of their IR function so a "Receiver" module receives IR and converts to ASCII string etc. and a "Target" module is the one to which the ASCII string is sent and which subsequently converts it back to IR and emits it. Hope that helps I frequently talk to people writing their own apps but don't know of many commercial ones, although eventPhone and eventGhost might work, but I suspect the same issue as our java app.

8 Mark B on 13 Dec 2009 asked  :
"I have a question about "KEENE IR ANYWHERE IR OVER IP MODULE (SINGLE)". I am looking to turn my iTouch into a universal remote control for all my AV equipment in the house. Am I correct in thinking that if I use an iTouch (connected to my wireless LAN) with Intelliphone software and a "KIRAM" unit in each room I have equipment then it would work? I don't want to have to keep a PC running continuously so (after setup) I want it to run independently of any PC's."

Keene replied: Yes that should work. Our IR Matrix may be of interest as that can store 128 IR codes 64 of these can be accessed via any web browser. So you could from an iTouch. Order code IRCM

9 Ben on 15 Jul 2009 asked  :
" What part would I need to allow extended IR reception away from the reciver on the box itself?"

Keene replied: Any of our IR receivers would suit. E:g The IRSR , IRPMR or the IRWBR Please note the wide band receiver is not filtered (the others are) so is more tricky to position. It is best if only one receiver can receive the code so if using a remote receiver blank off the receiver on the module or make sure it is out of sight.

10 Nuno S on 20 Jan 2009 asked  :
"The question is, will this work via wireless network, or are you thinking about building a wireless version? Thanks"

Keene replied: We are looking at wireless options but at the moment adding WiFi to each module would increase the price excessively. Zigbee is another option we are considering, but is still in the early stages.

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