TV volume & power on/off control w/ Xbox One Media Remote (No Kinect, No Cable)

I would like to use my Xbox One Media Remote to control my TV volume (and to power on/off my TV) but I don't have Kinect and my TV isn't plugged into cable or anything. Basically I just want to use my TV for playing games, streaming Netflix, and watching
movies. If I could get my Xbox One Media Remote to control my TV power on/off and the volume then that would be great for movies and Netflix (it's also why I bought the remote in the first place, seeing as how it has volume up/down buttons on it I figured
it could). Does anyone know how to do this? Thanks!

:)

 

xbox one media remote control tv volume WITHOUT Kinect ... possible?

No, it's not a universal remote: (www.xbox.com/.../media-remote)

The remote controls TV/receiver power and volume through Kinect, or an IR extender cable (cable not included).

You need Kinect or IR Extenders.

support.xbox.com/.../use-external-ir-with-xbox-one

 

How do I connect the Media Remote to my TV?

I've been looking everywhere online on how to connect my Xbox One Media Remote to my Vizio TV. The remote works great with navigating through movies, tv shows, etc., but I'd like to control TV volume as well. Every webpage gives instructions that includes
setup with some kind of TV box/Satellite/Cable, but I don't have any of that. All I have is a regular HD TV and an Xbox One (w/ Media Remote).

How do I make it so I can control the TV volume with my Media Remote?

 

Well without Kinect that's going to be tough as that is the IR blaster (it talks to your devices). However, not all options are closed. In the back of the XBOX is an IR out for people who keep their console in a cabinet, you need to buy an IR extension cable
as they explain here
support.xbox.com/.../use-external-ir-with-xbox-one then in theory you could achieve your goals. Once you've done that, go through the power/devices setup to configure the remote and xbox to talk to your TV.

Or as an alternative you could by an all-in-one remote that controls both your TV and XBOX. I know these remotes have learning capabilities.

Good luck!

 

This is a *REALLY* stupid problem to have, but it is a problem, nonetheless. So unless I buy a Kinect or an IR extension cable, to poke it's head out, then there is NO way in which I can control my TV's volume. If this has changed, feel free to let me know,
but this is not acceptable.

 

Hey there PuttyGod!

Please go ahead and create a new thread if you haven't already. This way you can receive support specifically tailored to you. Be sure to include the details of the issue as well as any troubleshooting steps that you have tried. Thanks in advance!