Any way to use (non +) system without a remote?

McScream · 30-03-2010, 15:54

Our toddler has hidden the remote somewhere and I can't for the life of me find it.. the system has now timed out as I hadn't changed channels for more than 10 minutes - sorry, 2 hours.. In the Night Garden is a huge part of the bedtime routine.. HELP! Is there any way I can use it with no remote?

ethel · 31-03-2010, 11:30

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Originally Posted by McScream

Our toddler has hidden the remote somewhere and I can't for the life of me find it.. the system has now timed out as I hadn't changed channels for more than 10 minutes - sorry, 2 hours.. In the Night Garden is a huge part of the bedtime routine.. HELP! Is there any way I can use it with no remote?

I'm afraid that if the standard box is anything like the Plus version then you're a bit stuck as there aren't any controls other than the big on/off switch at the back.

You could try switching it off using that switch and hope it comes back on on the correct channel but I doubt very much that that will fix things.

The other option might be to get hold of a 'one-for-all' style 'learning' remote and use that until the original shows up although I'm afraid I don't know how compatible these things are.

The longer term option might be to request a new remote from TTTV or buy some In The Night Garden DVDs (we have just such a supply in case of emergencies like this

) or have a hunt round Youtube for episodes if things are desperate.

Good luck anyway - hope your remote shows up!

Redster · 31-03-2010, 12:19

I use a logitech remote, programmed from the internet (so no learning required) But they're about £60, so asking for a new remote from TalkTalk is probably the cheaper and best option. I can also control the box via slingbox, but again, I guess not an ideal solution!!!

ethel · 09-04-2010, 11:58

Hello McScream,

Did you ever find the remote then, or did you get a replacement..?

30-03-2010, 15:54	#1
McScream Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 93	Any way to use (non +) system without a remote? Our toddler has hidden the remote somewhere and I can't for the life of me find it.. the system has now timed out as I hadn't changed channels for more than 10 minutes - sorry, 2 hours.. In the Night Garden is a huge part of the bedtime routine.. HELP! Is there any way I can use it with no remote?

31-03-2010, 11:30	#2
ethel Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Godalming, Surrey Posts: 164	Quote: Originally Posted by McScream Our toddler has hidden the remote somewhere and I can't for the life of me find it.. the system has now timed out as I hadn't changed channels for more than 10 minutes - sorry, 2 hours.. In the Night Garden is a huge part of the bedtime routine.. HELP! Is there any way I can use it with no remote? I'm afraid that if the standard box is anything like the Plus version then you're a bit stuck as there aren't any controls other than the big on/off switch at the back. You could try switching it off using that switch and hope it comes back on on the correct channel but I doubt very much that that will fix things. The other option might be to get hold of a 'one-for-all' style 'learning' remote and use that until the original shows up although I'm afraid I don't know how compatible these things are. The longer term option might be to request a new remote from TTTV or buy some In The Night Garden DVDs (we have just such a supply in case of emergencies like this ) or have a hunt round Youtube for episodes if things are desperate. Good luck anyway - hope your remote shows up!

31-03-2010, 12:19	#3
Redster Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Preston, Winter hill Posts: 69	I use a logitech remote, programmed from the internet (so no learning required) But they're about £60, so asking for a new remote from TalkTalk is probably the cheaper and best option. I can also control the box via slingbox, but again, I guess not an ideal solution!!!

09-04-2010, 11:58	#4
ethel Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Godalming, Surrey Posts: 164	Hello McScream, Did you ever find the remote then, or did you get a replacement..?

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