The Dragonfly-Inn has a combination of regular and smart TV's and lots of smart electronics. It may take a little time to figure it out and we will do our best to help you use all the devices and equipment. Below are some simplified guides to help walk you through each room and basic settings.
We live here and still have to keep checking our own guide on how everything works!
Feel free to ask any questions and we will do our best to help out. There are no dumb questions. Plus we can update the guides below with additional information as requested.
The TV's have digital Shaw cable boxes as well as Chrome Cast devices for streaming.
Remotes for BBQ and Hot Tub TV's are stored in exercise room. The other remotes are labeled and located near the TV's they control.
Use the TV Input/Source button to toggle between Cable/DVD/Chrome Cast. If you are having trouble using double check the Input current set to. Detailed individual TV instructions are listed below.
When using remotes for Hot Tub tv makes sure you use remote close to TV, as cable box is on the other side in a weatherproof box. The sound is controlled by the Sonos system so you will need to take the Dragonfly Inn controller with you.
Do not include Main Floor locations when selecting rooms for casting videos.
For a quick video tutorial click the links below
Chrome Cast
Chromecast: How to cast using YouTube - YouTube
Let us know if you need help to operate.
Once you have logged into the streaming service and have content playing, you should see the casting icon. Tap on the icon to select the TV you want to Cast to.
Apple TV uses a different connection from Chrome Cast and may not be supported by all TV's.
If the TV you want has the ability to connect it will be displayed in the list. Scroll up or down to find your TV (Room). If your TV does not show up the TV either does not have a Chrome cast or is not Smart and cannot connect.
Do not cast to any TV beginning with Main. These are located in the Host side of the house and we don't need to know what your watching!
TV is smart and has cable box. No external Chrome Cast. If volume is not working check the HDMI connections behind TV and cable box. TV movement can pull cord out slightly and stop volume from working correctly.
Use TV remote (Left) and press top center button "Power" to turn on. Then use top right button "Home Icon" to toggle between Cable (HDMI 2) and smart channels. Use Shaw cable remote (Right) for cable channel selection.
This TV uses internal TV speakers. The TV remote can be used to control the volume.
This is a smart TV and does not not have a Chrome Cast. You must log into the TV with your own account to stream from the providers listed.
Take off TV cover by loosening draw string and then stow cover on bench. Replace when done using TV.
Use TV remote (Left) and press top left button "Power" to turn on. Then use top right button "Source" to toggle between Cable (HDMI 2) and Chromecast (HDMI 3). Use Shaw cable remote (Left) for channel selection.
Hot Tub TV uses external speakers beside TV. The TV sound is controlled by the Sonos app. Select Hot Tub TV from the room list. If there is no sound go to Browse and select Input TV.
Use I-phone controller for casting to this TV. Select "Hot Tub TV" from available devices.
TV is smart. No external Chrome Cast or cable box.
Use TV remote (Left) and press top left button "Power" to turn on. Then press top right button "Input" to toggle to HDMI 1 for Chrome Cast.
This TV uses internal TV speakers. The TV remote can be used to control the volume.
TV has Shaw cable box and Chrome Cast.
Use TV remote (Left) top middle button "Source" to toggle between HDMI 3 (Cable) and HDMI-CEC (Chrome Cast).
This TV uses internal TV speakers. Both remotes can be used to control the volume.
Use I-phone controller for casting to this TV. Select "Loft Bedroom" from available devices.
TV has Shaw cable box, DVD, VCR and Chrome Cast.
Use TV remote (Center Left) middle right button "Input" to toggle between HDMI 1 Cable, HDMI 2 Chrome Cast, HDMI 3 DVD and Video 1 VCR.
This TV uses Sonos sound bar. Only the TV remote can be used to control the volume, or use Sonos App.
Use I-phone controller for casting to this TV. Select "Loft Suite TV" from available devices.
TV has Shaw cable box, DVD, and Chrome Cast.
Use TV remote (Left) and press "Power" upper left to turn on TV. Then use top center button "Source" to toggle between HDMI 1 Cable, HDMI 2 Chrome Cast, and HDMI 3 DVD.
This TV uses Sonos sound bar. Only the TV remote can be used to control the volume, or use sonos App (Walkout TV Rm).
Use I-phone controller for casting to this TV. Select "Walkout TV" from available devices.
Both suites have the same set up. TV's are Smart and have cable box and Chrome cast
Use TV remote (Right) and press top left button "Power" to turn on. Then use top right button "Source" to toggle between Cable (HDMI 1) and Chromecast (HDMI 2). Use Shaw cable remote (Left) for channel selection.
This TV uses internal TV speakers. Both remotes can be used to control the volume.
Use I-phone controller for casting to this TV. Select "Firefly Bedroom TV" from available devices.
Both suites have the same set up. TV's are Smart and have cable box and Chrome cast
Use TV remote (Right) and press top left button "Power" to turn on. Then use top right button "Source" to toggle between Cable (HDMI 1) and Chromecast (HDMI 2). Use Shaw cable remote (Left) for channel selection.
This TV uses internal TV speakers. Both remotes can be used to control the volume.
Use I-phone controller for casting to this TV. Select "Damselfly Bedroom TV" from available devices.
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