HARMONY EXPERIENCE WITH AIRTV PLAYER
It's compatible with Harmony hub‑based products
Setup
- Set up your AirTV Player
- Set up your AirTV Player and install the apps you'd like to use (e.g., Netflix, Hulu+, Plex).
- Connect Harmony and AirTV Player
- Once connected, you may use Harmony to control your AirTV Player and trigger Activities in which AirTV Player is included.
Add AirTV Player to your Harmony setup
- Launch the Harmony app and connect to your Harmony hub.
- Select MENU, then Harmony Setup > Add/Edit Devices & Activities > DEVICES.
- Select the ADD DEVICE button at the bottom of the screen, followed by ENTERTAINMENT DEVICE.
- Enter the manufacturer and model number for your device, then select ADD.
- Once added, Harmony will prompt you to create an Activity. Select Yes.
- Continue through the series of questions to build your Watch AirTV Activity.
- Once you have selected your devices and inputs, the Harmony App will display the Bluetooth pairing instructions to pair with your AirTV Player.
- Once created, Harmony will be able to control your AirTV Player.
- Once your setup is complete, we recommend you turn off CEC Device Control. To learn more, please see TROUBLESHOOTING HDMI DEVICES WITH CEC.
Please follow the Mobile set-up steps to pair your AirTV Player with your Harmony Remote.
Control
Harmony hub‑based products can control all AirTV Player, and also add additional capabilities. Using the Harmony app
- Control icon lists commonly used AirTV Player buttons.
- Gestures allows you to control your Activity using simple swipe gestures over your phone screen. For example, swiping up/down will change your volume and left/right can rewind and fast-forward.
- Voice and Text entry allows you to use your mobile device's keyboard and/or microphone for text input.
Customize
Harmony has already optimized the buttons on your remote; however you can further customize these buttons depending on your preference.
Harmony displays commands specific to your Watch SHIELD TV Activity on your remote screen. You can add, remove or rename them.
You can view common SHIELD TV commands on your phone or tablet screen. You can add, remove or rearrange these commands.
By default, swiping up or down on the gestures screen will change volume. There are 22 gestures in total, view and customize them from the app.
Setup
Adding AIRTV PLAYER to your Harmony setup
- Launch the Harmony Express app and tap Edit Setup.
- Next, tap + to perform a Wi‑Fi scan, and select your device.
- If your device isn't found, ensure it's on the same Wi-Fi network as Harmony Express.
- If you still have issues, reboot your device and router then try again.
- Tap Continue and follow the on-screen prompts.
Control
Voice
You can use your voice to send commands such as turn on, turn off, and more. Tap What to say in the Harmony Express app to see sample commands for your device. Launching apps using your voice is not supported for this device.
For more information on how to use your voice with Harmony Express, see: Voice commands on Harmony Express
Remote
Although Harmony has already mapped default commands to your remote buttons, you have the ability to assign custom commands to them. For more information, see: Customizing physical buttons on your remote
Supported apps
Amazon
Direction Pad Navigation will navigate the Amazon app.
Media Keys such as Play, Pause, Stop, FastForward and Rewind commands work.
Netflix
Direction Pad Navigation will navigate the Netflix app.
Media Keys such as Play, Pause, Stop, FastForward and Rewind commands work. Netflix allows you to move a frame forward or backward using the direction left and right arrows.
Hulu
Direction Pad Navigation will navigate the Hulu app.
Media Keys such as Play, Pause, Stop, FastForward and Rewind commands work. Hulu allows you to skip 10 seconds forward or back using the direction left and right arrows.
YouTube
Direction Pad Navigation will navigate the YouTube app.
Media Keys such as Play, Pause, Stop, FastForward and Rewind commands work. YouTube allows you to navigate between videos using the Direction Right and Left commands.
Browser
Direction Pad Navigation will navigate the Browser app.
Media Keys are not used within the Browser app.
Other apps
The behavior of other apps may vary depending on the app's design.
Integration details
Harmony Express remotes Hub‑based remotes
Harmony pairs and controls this device using Bluetooth. Your Harmony hub and this device must be within 15 feet (5 meters) of each other; however, they do not require direct line of sight. You will be prompted to pair Harmony with this device during setup, or on first time use for Harmony Ultimate or Ultimate Home remotes.
Harmony Express pairs and controls AIRTV PLAYER using your home Wi‑Fi network and Bluetooth. Please ensure your Nintendo Wii (or Wii U) is connected to the same home network as your Harmony blaster. Your Harmony blaster and Wii (or Wii U) must be within 15 feet, or 5 meters, of each other. However, they do not require direct line of site.
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