[mythtv-users] [OT] Universal remote recommendations...?

[Phill Edwards]

> Thanks for the offer, but I've just discovered a post in the deepest
> darkest recesses of google that the Sky+ remotes transmit using the RC6
> protocol, whereas the Hauppauge cards receive using the RC5 protocol, and
> are thus incompatible :( As you suggest, they'll only work with a homebrew
> or commercial RC6 receiver, which is a bit of a PITA TBH. When I figure out
> how to shoehorn building one, I might take you up on the offer ;) In the
> meantime I've pilfered myself the crumb-ridden half-broken remote from the
> front room and have been rejigging that...

FWIW, I bought a serial IR receiver off eBay from a guy in the UK
which was cheap (about 5 quid), simple to set up and works a treat.
Once you've done that you can use just about anmy remote you like. I
can send you his eBay URL if you like as I think he has ones on there
all the time.

PS - if you think you have poor choice of remotes in the UK, you
should try living in Australia!

Regards,
Phill