It is possible to do this but it is not ideal. It can be very expensive and will take quite a while to set up. To begin with the person would need to get a RS-232IR transmitter or something similar and they would be able to program it and then use it to activate the TV from their laptop. After that they would need to buy the emitter. They will be available in plenty of shops and also online.
Before buying the equipment they would need to check that it was going to be compatible. As there are so many different types this could be difficult. Once that is done the software needs to be sourced. Again this cannot be any software but will have to be compatible.
The next stage is to get the RE-232 commands. These commands need to be for the devices they wanted to control. Having got all the necessary parts and connected them properly it will be possible to use the laptop to control the television set. It can be done without help if the person follows the instructions carefully.
It will not just be the television that could be controlled although it would not be possible to have wireless connection. There will be the need to connect the laptop and the serial cable. Once this was done the laptop and emitter controller will allow control. There may be an IR emitter laptop although they are not common but you would need to find one of these before the control could be carried out wirelessly.
Before buying the equipment they would need to check that it was going to be compatible. As there are so many different types this could be difficult. Once that is done the software needs to be sourced. Again this cannot be any software but will have to be compatible.
The next stage is to get the RE-232 commands. These commands need to be for the devices they wanted to control. Having got all the necessary parts and connected them properly it will be possible to use the laptop to control the television set. It can be done without help if the person follows the instructions carefully.
It will not just be the television that could be controlled although it would not be possible to have wireless connection. There will be the need to connect the laptop and the serial cable. Once this was done the laptop and emitter controller will allow control. There may be an IR emitter laptop although they are not common but you would need to find one of these before the control could be carried out wirelessly.
