As I’ve mention many times throught the Volume plugin app, descriptions in the markets and here in the FAQs, most people won’t be able to control their TV or AVR with an app due to technical limitations of their TV or AVR. Specifically, most TVs and AVRs cannot be controlled over a NETWORK, unless it happens to be farily new. Even then, they do not all have this ability.nEnter the Global Cache iTach!nThis device plugs into your home network (a WiFi version is also available for just a little more money) and allows apps like mine to send commands to it which are then turned into actual IR signals. If you are familiar with an “IR blaster”, that is essentially what it does. The nice thing about this option is that ANY device that accepts IR signals can be controlled using this device. The only downsides are 1) It costs anywhere from $100-$125 and 2) Initially setting the device up can be a bit technical.nWhile I can try to help you get it installed (although this is very difficult to do without being there), there are instructions on the Global Cache website. What I can (and will do) though is help you get my app set up with the correct commands to control your television. This is probably the most difficult part, as it requires either learning the codes from your remote or finding them online.nFor more information on these neat little devices, please see the Global Cache website.nControlling your TV or AVR with the Volume Plugin using the iTach:nAfter getting the device installed on your network, it would first be a good idea to set it up with a static IP address (or use DHCP reservation in your router). This will prevent the address from changing, which could cause the app to stop controlling the device.nOnce the Global Cache iTach control method is chosen in the Volume plugin, you can enter the device’s IP address and port along with the Module ID (typically 1), Connector (1-3 but typically 3) and Repeat rate (typically 1).nThe app contains some presets for certain TV brands and using a preset is by far the easiest way to get going. To choose a preset while your Global Cache iTach profile is selected in the plugin, press [Edit/View Cmds] then [Set Defaults] and look for your TV or AVR in the list. If there is not already a preset for your brand or the included preset(s) don’t work then you can still likely control your device but it will just take a bit more patience first.nIf presets don’t work for you, then there are a few other ways to find out the correct IR codes to enter into the Volume plugin. The easiest, DIY solution is to simply use the iTach’s IR learning function. You can also convert existing HEX codes, or I can even provide the codes to you.nOn the Global Cache Downloads page, you will find links to several Windows programs that will help you configure the device as well as learn or convert IR codes.niHelp is used to configure the device. iLearn is used to learn IR codes from your existing remote. That program will give you the commands that can be directly copied into my app in order to control the device. iConvert can be used to convert HEX codes (such as Pronto) to Global Cache IR codes. This is handy if you find HEX codes on the web and want to convert them. HEX codes for many devices can be found at Remote Central.nThe actual commands are entered into a separate screen in the app. Depending on whether you got the commands from iLearn or iConvert, they may look different. Below is an example for Power Toggle:nsendir,
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