The challenge with many IR remotes is that not all keys work out of the box, so you need to customize keyboard.xml to get all the buttons working.
I’ve been using an IR remote control that came with the Anysee USB TV tuner.
The movie and browser fan-art is displayed beautifully on the screen and the app can display all the meta data, too. Basic controlling functionality include navigation, playback, volume control, keyboard and other special buttons. There are some unique features such as live TV EPG support for the PVR edition of the media center. I´ve been using it with my iPad to control Raspbmc on Raspberry Pi and it´s very easy to locate media files with this app. The usability depends on the remote controls you have at homeīased on my experience, the most versatile and useful iOS app (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) for controlling your media center is the XBMC Constellation app.Requires a line of sight to the adapter.I have been very positively surprised with the Flirc (get it here) and would recommend it to anyone who want to use an existing remote control with HTPC.
After completing the automated installation procedure, you are ready to start controlling the XBMC or any other media center software with the IR remote.Īnother great benefit of Flirc is that you can configure the adapter with one computer and then plug Flirc into another computer and your previously paired remote just works without additional software or drivers needed. You can use the automated GUI to setup any remote control with your media PC. You can buy the adapter and download a free application from. The Flirc USB IR receiver is a very interesting adapter that turns IR signals of any remote into keyboard commands. May require a bit of configuration, so it is suitable for more advanced users.
The comparison and testing was done with the following two HTPCs: an Intel Core i3 system with Windows 8 and an AMD A6-3500 with OpenELEC OS. I have been using all of the following 7 controlling devices over the past few months and years, so the comparison is based on real life media center use.
Some other metal cases are not as well designed (a few are downright stupid), so I wouldn't be surprised if they caused a more significant loss of Bluetooth and WiFi signal strength.In this shootout, I will compare 7 Kodi (was XBMC) remote controls to see which one is the most ideal way to control your Kodi powered HTPC. Flirc cases are plastic on the bottom, and that extends a bit up the side where the antenna is, so they are designed allow wireless signals to pass through the case. The Flirc case doesn't interfere with WiFi enough to be a problem for me, but it is a bit more noticeable on the 4B than it was on the older Pi3 models. My experience with the 3B, 3B+ and 4B in aluminum alloy Flirc cases has been pretty good. Likewise, desktop motherboards with WiFi usually include an external antenna. Yes, but laptops usually have their WiFi antenna in the lid with the screen (usually on the top area where it's raised and away from the system board and other electronics). I mean, many laptops have their wifi encased in metal and it works. I would be very surprised if a case could block a wifi signal that much.