Swipe/pointer emulation possible? Trying to get some sideloaded APK's usable w/o being forced to use an Android TV control app, instead of my regular remote.

by leftrightmonkman

Guys, gals. Would like some advice, if possible. I've been using a Shield TV w/ Logitech Harmony Hub & Elite for a few years now. I mainly use the Elite, because I am really not a fan of using my smartphone to control my TV. No tactile feedback, distraction etc.

The problem I'm facing; I'm trying to operate the Hulu Android (non-TV) app w/ just the controller. This is impossible, because you need to be able to use swipe and manually navigate the pointer. The stock remote (Logitech Harmony Elite) software does not support this, nor do any rebind/remap apps as far as I can tell, with the exception of 'Ease Joypad' but this program is far from ideal and honestly a huge hassle to operate. Simply put I'd like to do the following: bind, or temporarily trigger an app, that gives me the ability to use the D_PAD keys for swipe/pointer navigation.

I've tried using Puffin (it has D_PAD swipe/pointer navigation build in), and some other browser with similar support, instead of using the dedicated app, but that does not seem an option w/o using a hardware geolocation spoofer.

It is probably possible with Tasker, I reckon. But I am not at all savvy when it comes to Tasker or similar solutions. So I'd prefer something that a bit more idiot-proof. Because I'm an idiot, you see.

Reason I'm not using the Android TV Hulu app because it has a location verification as soon as you login (only Live subscriptions do, fyi), with only 4 changes per year allowed. This is a problem, because I am sharing the account with my sister who lives in the US.

Any help appreciated. Got an idea? Shoot! I'm out of ideas personally.

Precisa

maybe buy a cheap bluetooth/wireless air mouse controller to add to your tv.

It won't be connected to your harmony hub, and you could just use it as a mouse when you need it.

I think they are $10 or $20.

You could even get one with a full keyboard on it, for better search typing

CuvisTheConqueror

If you got the game controller with your Shield, or you have a Bluetooth game pad, you can use that to control the mouse pointer in any non-TV apps. You use the right stick to move the pointer and the left and right bumpers as left and right click.