examples

Samsung Remote Examples

This directory contains example scripts demonstrating various features of the samsung_remote project.

Examples

power_commands_example.py

Demonstrates the three different power commands available in the updated samsungctl library:

• KEY_POWER: Toggle power (turns TV on if off, off if on)
• KEY_POWERON: Discrete power on (always turns TV on)
• KEY_POWEROFF: Discrete power off (always turns TV off)

Usage

python power_commands_example.py <TV_IP_ADDRESS>

Example

python power_commands_example.py 192.168.1.100

Output

The script will demonstrate each power command and show the results:

Demonstrating power commands for TV at 192.168.1.100
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1. Testing KEY_POWER (toggle power)
   This will turn the TV on if it's off, or off if it's on
   ✅ KEY_POWER command sent successfully

2. Testing KEY_POWERON (discrete power on)
   This will turn the TV on regardless of current state
   ✅ KEY_POWERON command sent successfully

3. Testing KEY_POWEROFF (discrete power off)
   This will turn the TV off regardless of current state
   ✅ KEY_POWEROFF command sent successfully

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Power command demonstration completed!

Summary:
- KEY_POWER: Use for general power toggling
- KEY_POWERON: Use when you specifically want to turn the TV on
- KEY_POWEROFF: Use when you specifically want to turn the TV off

Requirements

Make sure you have the updated samsungctl library installed:

pip install git+https://github.com/kdschlosser/samsungctl.git

Notes

• These examples require a Samsung Smart TV on the same network
• The TV must have network control enabled
• Some commands may not work on all TV models
• Always test with your specific TV model before using in production