But when the TV is on, it launches Plex just fine. A new, programmable remote button would be a big step up in functionality for first-generation Chromecast users, who will soon need a new streaming device anyway. This happens because Button Mapper isn’t running in the background until the TV turns on, so my remote goes back to its original mapping. Features Easy to Program Uses IR learning technology to program 8 buttons over multiple devices. For example, when the TV is off if I press the Netflix button, said service will launch instead of Plex.
Note that, in my tests, remapping these buttons doesn’t always work seamlessly. If you have more apps than you have buttons, you can also assign other services or functions to single taps, double taps, and long presses of a single button, if you want. For example, I remapped the Netflix button to launch Plex, since I use that service far more often than I use the red N. From there, you can add any button on your remote and assign it to launch any app you like. Look for the Pause and Play buttons on your TV’s remote. Notice that you won’t find any streaming buttons by default, so you’ll have to add them by going to Add Buttons. Download and launch the application, and you will immediately be able to re-map the Home and Volume buttons on your remote. Maybe you have one button not working (power button, volume.
#Google chromecast remote buttons how to#
You can find Button Mapper in the Google Play store on your device. I show you how to fix a Chromecast with Google TV Remote controller that is not working properly.
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