Introduction

This article aims to list and describe all the remotes in the Amino portfolio, including current and discontinued models, as well as describing all the necessary instructions to configure such remotes.

Amino remotes allow control of AminoOS STBs (Set-Top-Box) and, in most cases, additional devices such as TVs, and they are available either as Infrared-only (IR), or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) + Infrared, allowing you to control devices without direct line-of-sight.

 

 

Prerequisites 

​Before proceeding with the configuration of Amino remote controls, ensure the following prerequisites are met:​

• Your Amino STB is properly installed, powered on, and connected to your television.​

• Your TV is functioning correctly and is powered on.​

• The remote has batteries installed. 

 

In this article

• Types of Amino Remotes​

• Remote Models Overview​

  • Lima, ​

  • Maxi,

  • Oak,

  • Birch,

  • Willow.

• Discontinued Remotes 

  • Nova, 

  • Stylus,

  • URC.

 

Types of remotes

Infrared only:

• Oak
• Birch
• Willow

BLE + Infrared:

• Lima
• Maxi

Also referred on this guide, are the following remote models, which are now discontinued:

• Nova
• Stylus
• URC

As the configuration varies depending on the model, here follows a brief introduction and a basic configuration guide for each one of them.

 

Remote Models Overview

 

Lima

The Lima remote control is designed to provide an efficient and intuitive control experience for the Amigo 7Y set-top boxes. With an ergonomic design and advanced functionalities, it allows users to control both the STB and the television, consolidating multiple functions into a single remote.​

Key Features:

• Ergonomic design for comfortable use.​

• Simultaneous control of the STB and TV.​

• Operates via Infrared (IR) technology.

• Controls one STB at a time.

Pairing Process:

During the initial setup of the STB, you will be guided through pairing the remote:

1. Point the remote at the STB, ensuring no obstructions between them.
2. Press and hold the OK (key #3) and APPS (key #2) keys simultaneously for 5 seconds until the LED turns on.
3. Release both keys. The LED will blink continuously, indicating pairing mode.
4. Once paired, the LED will blink twice, and the pairing screen disappears from your TV.

Note: Pairing the Lima remote to a new STB will unpair it from any previously paired device.

Factory Reset

1. Press and hold Source (key #1) and Apps simultaneously for at least 3 seconds.
2. The LED will illuminate to confirm activation of Setup mode.
3. Release the keys to confirm the operation - the LED will blink to indicate the successful completion. 

User manual: Lima remote User Guide

 

Maxi

The Maxi remote is available in two flavours: one for AminoOS Enable (Linux) STBs and another for AminoOS Apollo (Android) ones. Both versions support Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Infrared (IR), allowing you to easily switch between modes as needed.

 

Maxi Linux version on the left and Maxi Android version on the right.

Key Features:

• Supports BLE and IR communication
• Intuitive design with dedicated multimedia function keys.
• Preset to work in BLE mode, which means that as soon as you press any key, they will enter pairing mode.

Pairing Process:

Maxi Linux

1. Enter pairing mode: Press Menu + OK.​

2. Abort pairing: Press Power.​

3. Switch to BLE mode: Press Menu + 1.​

4. Switch to IR mode: Press Menu + 2.

Maxi Android:

1. Point the remote control at the STB. Do not cover the infrared (IR) windows on both the remote and STB.
2. Press and hold the OK (key #7) and APPS (key #6) simultaneously for 5 seconds or until the STB Power button (key #15) flashes twice to indicate successful pairing.
3. Release both keys. Once the pairing is successful, the pairing screen will disappear from your screen.

Note: The remote is in “pairing mode” when the STB Power Button is illuminated blue. When in pairing mode, only the BACK (key #8) on the remote control will work. You must press the BACK key to exit pairing mode if you wish to use any other function.

 

User manual: Maxi Linux User Guide 

User manual: Maxi ATV User Guide

 

Oak

The Oak remote is the standard model shipped with Amino STBs. In addition to providing full control over the STB, it can be programmed to operate certain functions of your television.

Key Features:

• Complete control of the STB.​

• Ability to program basic TV functions.​

• Operates via Infrared (IR) technology.

TV Control Configuration Process:

To configure the Oak remote control to operate your television using the Auto Search method, please follow these steps:​

1. Turn on your television.
2. Activate the setup mode on the remote: Press and hold the 1 and 3 buttons simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds.​
3. The TV standby button on the remote will remain lit, indicating that the setup mode has been activated.​
4. Initiate the auto search: Point the remote at the television and press the CH+ (Channel Up) button repeatedly until the television turns off or displays the MUTE symbol on the screen.
5. This process may take up to 5 minutes, as the remote cycles through all available codes to find the one corresponding to your TV.
6. Finalize the setup: Once the television responds (by turning off or muting), press and hold the TEXT/SHIFT button and simultaneously press the STOP button.​
7. The TV standby button on the remote will turn off, indicating that the configuration has been successfully stored.​

Note: If the remote cannot find a compatible code for your television, the TV standby button will flash rapidly, and the remote will revert to normal operation without storing any code.

User manual: Oak User Guide

IR Codes: Oak IR codes

 

Birch

The Birch remote is a variation of the Oak model, without support for TV control. While it has the same buttons as the Oak, their layout is slightly different.

Key Features:

• Full control of the STB.​

• Compact and functional design.​

• Operates via Infrared (IR) technology.

User manual: Birch User Guide

 

Willow

The Willow remote is another variant of the OAK remote with a major redesign. It features a larger footprint and adds a few extra buttons.

It's worth mentioning that Willow remote supports controlling a third device, such as an AV receiver. 

Key Features:

• Full control of the STB.​

• Ability to control up to two additional devices (e.g., TV and AV receiver).​

• Larger design with additional function buttons.​

• Operates via Infrared (IR) technology.

User manual: Willow User Guide

 

 

Discontinued remotes

Nova

The Nova remotes is a powerful universal 4-in-1 remote. It provides additional features including support for DVR. This remote is replacing URC permanently.

Besides controlling your STB it also allows you to control up to 3 additional devices, such as your TV set and DVD player.

1. Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED blinks twice.
   
2. Press button numbers 9, 9, 1, in sequence.
   
3. Press the POWER button.
   
4. Press the CHANNEL UP button repeatedly until your device turns off. This will cycle through the TV set database. Once your TV power OFF you can stop. 
   
5. Press and hold SETUP button until the LED blinks twice to save the configuration.

Key Learning

The Nova remote has the capability of learning new keys from other remotes. This allows us to control devices not originally designed for this remote control, creating increased support for multiple devices. The NOVA remote can receive and store codes transmitted by another device remote control.

In order to "teach" the Nova remote, you will need to align it with the "teacher" remote, e.g. TV/DVD. The remotes should face each other by the IR blaster (usually at the top of the remote) and should be no more than 5 centimeters apart during the learning procedure.

The learning operation is initialized as follows:

1. Press the SETUP key until MODE key blinks 2 times.
2. Press the following key sequence to enter learning mode: 9, 7, 5 (LED will blink if successful).
3. Press the MODE key you want to set up, i.e. TV/DVD/AUX.
4. Press the key to be learned on the NOVA remote. LED will flash rapidly.
5. Hold teaching remote close to IR LED and press key to be taught.
6. LED goes out. Continue to press teaching key until double blink from the visible LED.
7. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to set up all the desired keys (up to memory limit).
8. Exit learning mode by pressing SETUP.

User manual: Nova User Guide

 

Stylus

This is a simplistic remote model that features two "Power" buttons, one for the STB and another one for the TV set.

Here's how you can program the Stylus to control a TV:

1. Turn on your TV;
2. On the remote control, press and hold "SETUP" key until the red LED blinks twice;
3. Press number keys "9" - "9" - "1";
4. Press "CH +" key repeatedly until TV turns off;
5. Press and hold "SETUP" key until LED blinks twice to save the working code.

User manual: Stylus User Guide

 

URC

The URC remote model can be configured to support up to 3 devices. You can control your STB, TV set and additional Auxiliary device.

 

Here's how you can program your URC remote to work with other devices:

1. Make sure the device you want to set up is ON.
2. On the remote control, press a device mode key, i.e. TV or AUX, and hold for 5 seconds. The device mode key will light up.
3. Press the Power key once;
4. Aim the remote at the device. Press either the CHANNEL UP key to start the device auto-scan. The device selection key (TV or AUX) should start blinking (approximately every 5 seconds).
5. If the device turns OFF, a working code has been found.
6. Press OK once to lock in the code. The selected mode key will blink twice to confirm.

NOTE: If the auto-scan feature fails to find your device the selected device key will blink rapidly 7 times and the search mode will be terminated. This indicates your device is not compatible with the URC remote.

User manual: URC User Guide