[mythtvnz] Reconsiderations for a remote control?

[Fritz Hildebrand]

I just use a Microsoft media center usb ir receiver and s Logitech harmony remote which controls Mythtv along with all the other ir gadgets.

> On 10/03/2015, at 5:49 pm, Jason Taylor <killerkiwi2005 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> It would be cheaper to buy an raspberrypi that has hdmi-cec built in and use it as a frontend....
> 
>> On 10 March 2015 at 09:13, Mark Kendall <markk at kc.net.nz> wrote:
>> 
>> 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
>> ---
>> 
>> 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
>> 
>> 
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