Using your remote with iMPlayer is simple once you know the main button functions. The actions differ depending on whether you are in EPG view or full screen view.
To access "Full Screen Channel View" from "EPG View" - press the back button once
To access "EPG View" from "Full Screen Channel View" - press the back button once
To play a channel in the mini player preview from "EPG View" - select the channel by pressing the Center button once, select again for full screen view or the back button
While in EPG (Electronic Program Guide) View
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Long press the Center button to open the Quick Menu of the app.
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Long press the Left button to access the Categories Menu.
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Short press the Right or Left buttons to navigate through the EPG.
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Long press the Right button to play the Previous Channel.
While Full Screen Channel View
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Short press the Center button to open the Quick Shortcuts Menu.
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Long press the Center button to open the Quick App Menu.
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Short press the Left button to access the Categories Menu.
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Short press the Up or Down buttons to open the Channels Menu (default behavior).
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Short press the Right button to open the Last Viewed Channel Menu.
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Long press the Right button to play the Previous Channel.
✅ Tip:
Long presses are generally used for quick menus or previous channel functions, while short presses are primarily for navigation. Familiarizing yourself with these functions makes switching channels and browsing content much faster.