[mythtvnz] Reconsiderations for a remote control?

[Mark Kendall]

On Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 5:40 PM, worik <worik.stanton at gmail.com> wrote:
I see there has been no traffic on this list with "remote" in the
subject since 2012.

I would like to take the next step and get a remote to control Myth.

Ideally it would be a control where I can programme my T.V.'s volume and
power settings in to, but that may be too much to ask.

What are people's experiences?

Currently I am using a USB keyboard, which is not ideal.

W
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I bought an HDMI CEC adapter from Nice Gear a couple of years ago and use my TV's remote for controlling all day to day MythTV front end usage.

http://nicegear.co.nz/htpc/pulseeight-usb-hdmicec-adapter/

http://www.pulse-eight.com/store/products/104-usb-hdmi-cec-adapter.aspx

To help with getting this working I used libcec-daemon and I would recommend not having/leaving an infrared remote configured on the Linux box (I still happen to as I didn't know how good the CEC adapter would be) as this causes a number of setup related problems.

A mini keyboard is great for desktop interaction and the other occasional times it's needed.
This is the same sort as I have, on special it was $15USD including delivery! You can get AAA battery or lithium rechargeable versions, I went for the AAA version.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2-4GHz-Mini-With-Big-Touchpad-3-8X4-8cm-92-Keys-For-STB-PC-Smart-TV/1699252965.html

Regards
Mark