Network Controllers
A network controller lets BetterDisplay adjust a compatible TV or amplifier through your local network. Choose the controller for your device, establish its connection or pairing, then enable the controls and automation you want. Each device family has different capabilities, so a connected controller does not mean every command works in every picture mode.
Where to find it: Settings > Displays > [display] > Device Control > Add or Remove Controllers…. Add the appropriate controller, then use its Configure… button. The exact buttons are Configure LG webOS Smart Device…, Configure Samsung Smart Device…, Configure Philips Smart TV… and Configure Yamaha AVR….
The associated display must be connected to open and use these configuration sheets. The network device must also be reachable at its IP address and permit remote access. Settings persist per controller and associated display. Connection and refresh buttons communicate with the actual device. Remove on a controller card disables that controller while keeping its saved configuration; it does not automatically revoke authorization on the device.
If a precedence notice appears, another controller currently supplies that feature. Enabling volume here does not necessarily make this the method used by the app's volume control. Review Device Control and the audio-device configuration when deciding which method should take priority.
LG webOS Smart Device
The LG webOS controller connects BetterDisplay to a compatible LG device over your local network. Pair it to use supported picture and volume adjustments, input selection and optional automatic power handling. See LG webOS Smart Device for setup and settings.
Connection and pairing
See LG webOS Smart Device: Connection and pairing.
Control Settings
See LG webOS Smart Device: Control Settings.
Power Control
See LG webOS Smart Device: Power Control.
Advanced Settings
See LG webOS Smart Device: Advanced Settings.
Samsung Smart Device
The Samsung controller sends remote-style commands to compatible Samsung Smart TVs and Smart Monitors over your local network. Use it for volume keys, the virtual remote and optional automatic power handling. See Samsung Smart Device for setup and settings.
Volume keys and automatic power
See Samsung Smart Device: Volume keys and automatic power.
Philips Smart TV
The Philips controller provides volume adjustments and remote commands for compatible Philips TVs over your local network. Configure the connection and any required pairing before choosing volume and automatic power preferences. See Philips Smart TV for setup and settings.
Pairing or choosing a legacy protocol
See Philips Smart TV: Pairing or choosing a legacy protocol.
Volume range and power handling
See Philips Smart TV: Volume range and power handling.
Yamaha AVR
The Yamaha controller lets BetterDisplay adjust a compatible Yamaha AVR or MusicCast device over your local network. Choose the receiver zone and Mac input, then configure volume, input selection and optional automatic power handling. See Yamaha AVR for setup and settings.
Zone and input selection
See Yamaha AVR: Zone and input selection.