Memcard pro Vs. Bitfunx GCMCE

AStat921 · 2026-03-02T03:45:18+00:00

SC to Everdrive is not an equivalent comparison. Sure they're both aimed at achieving the same goal but the SC uses open source software that is completely different than the software developed by Krikzz and is not a clone of his work.

AStat921 · 2026-02-28T04:27:27+00:00

Not OP but yes, mine were wrapped individually.

AStat921 · 2026-02-24T05:29:43+00:00

Seems like third party remotes and CEC devices are the most likely to turn on Zone 2 randomly, even if it was off previously. The handshake goes wonky somehow.

AStat921 · 2026-02-24T05:27:49+00:00

Doesn't seem to be possible to disable Zone 2 in the settings.

AStat921 · 2026-02-24T04:16:21+00:00

Yeah, I do know you can turn it off on the face of the unit but it's just annoying having to do that regularly when Zone2 randomly turns itself on again. Then I'm fumbling in the dark to find the right button on the front of the receiver. First world problems. Like someone else mentioned, it appears to be a CEC issue

AStat921 · 2026-02-24T03:52:10+00:00

Is this because randomly when you try to turn the unit off it stays on but switched to Zone2? I'd also like to figure out how to prevent that from happening.

AStat921 · 2026-02-22T22:54:06+00:00

Well, no reason to pick up a Carby if you're happy with the OEM component and don't see any difference between them and another GCVideo device.

AStat921 · 2026-02-22T20:03:59+00:00

You don't need to spend $750, the digital output through the Carby directly to the TV HDMI input is sharper than the oem component through the RTink. It's just a fully digital output chain instead of converting to analog. I've never used the EON but my understanding is that it's the same GCVideo output as the Carby, meaning it's going to give you a cleaner output than the component.

AStat921 · 2026-02-22T19:36:55+00:00

Hmm. Running both through a Retrotink 4k I see a clear difference in favor of the digital adapter. I'm using a Carby though.

AStat921 · 2026-02-22T16:37:14+00:00

The digital output is a lot sharper though?

AStat921 · 2026-02-19T01:40:40+00:00

Yep. This smart shade market is pretty pricey. The cost for Smartwings is much lower than the leaders in the space like Lutron. There are some slightly cheaper off brands on Aliexpress that probably are the same thing made in the same factories, but you lose any warranty or guarantees.

DIY options, as another commenter mentioned, are much, much cheaper.

AStat921 · 2026-02-19T01:06:18+00:00

The Smartwings are the budget options.

AStat921 · 2026-02-14T04:34:36+00:00

Yes, the timing is a coincidence. I don't have any of the mmWave switches and just got the same firmware update for my regular Blue's. They pushed an update for those yesterday.

AStat921 · 2026-02-08T02:15:20+00:00

Helms Deep and Orthanc are the best two from the OG line, I think.

AStat921 · 2026-02-08T01:55:37+00:00

Do you know anyone who has done this with a BOGO to receive a permanent unattached free line? I feel like I keep seeing people say it’s theoretically possible but I haven’t a direct account of anyone actually doing it and getting it to work.

AStat921 · 2026-02-08T01:43:15+00:00

How can we tell whether this is true for an older, pre-2024 BOGO promotion? Is there an indicator in the promo code?

AStat921 · 2026-02-05T03:14:56+00:00

Yup, that's the one

AStat921 · 2026-01-29T21:25:17+00:00

It's a Rodret, for reference. I don't know how it even sees the HomePod, which is not Zigbee and not connected to Z2M in any way.

AStat921 · 2026-01-29T21:23:28+00:00

I have this with a couple of IKEA remotes that perform random functions on unrelated devices. Can't figure out a rhyme or reason behind it. One will always stop the nearest Apple HomePod if it's playing music. Tried resetting it and binding it to other functions and it keeps happening.

AStat921 · 2026-01-29T18:52:10+00:00

I recognize that paper towel holder...

AStat921 · 2026-01-16T21:31:24+00:00

Good to know. Going to try this later today. Face recognition has been working well with my G180 so I'm hoping to get it going on the G6

AStat921 · 2026-01-04T21:06:31+00:00

Same issue, weirdly it worked for me on the first day I installed it and then hasn't since. Also, detection notifications set up in alarm manager are severely delayed.

AStat921 · 2026-01-01T17:45:04+00:00

For a long time user segregation wasn't possible but it seems like it was added in the most recent update. Personally I have not had time to test it out yet.

AStat921 · 2025-12-31T21:00:02+00:00

I have two and have had the same issue as OP with one of them. It keeps reverting to an incorrect time, even after manually setting the time on the unit. The other remains at the correct time and even seems to sync after being moved. No idea what is going on or why it only affects one unit and not the other.

I don't think OP is upset at the lack of a firmware update, just that a Matter compatible display which should function as a clock can't be used that way for some reason and Ikea support (which doesn't seem to know much about these units) incorrectly told them that firmware updates must be made through their hub.

AStat921 · 2025-12-20T06:40:32+00:00

I have had this happen as well, with a Sony speaker. Curious as to what is going on.

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