[mythtv-users] XBOX - remotes

Matt skd5aner at gmail.com
Mon May 2 14:12:45 UTC 2005


On 5/2/05, a M <vbtalent at hotmail.com> wrote:
> I'm looking for some specifics on using a remote with my Xbox Myth frontend.
> I'm running Xebian as the distro on my Xbox frontend and FC3 as the backend.
> 
> Can I use my Hauppauge silver remote with my Xbox? Would I just need a USB
> type IR reciever? any recommendations on that setup?
> 
> Does the Microsoft Media center remote work as an option? I haven't seen a
> definite answer to that on the list?
> 
> I read a post not to long ago on the list that a user was using a wireless
> keyboard and using his remote to communicate through the wireless keyboard,
> is this a viable option? How does this work? What models are working?
> 
> What are people using? The Xbox DVD remote? I've read it's missing quite a
> few buttons, is that true? Is it the best I can do?
> 
> I need some advice and suggestions.... Thanks for any help that can be
> given.
> 
> AJM,
> 

I bought the XBOX DVD remote and now use an all for one remote to
emulate the xbox remote.  Main reason I do this is so I can power
on/off the TV.


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