[mythtv-users] USB IR receiver of choice

[Kevin Kuphal]

Mike wrote:

> Apparently I'm the rear end of a donkey. I had a family member order 
> two serial IR receivers from irblaster.info for his new Myth boxes, 
> but neither of the computers have serial ports. (Go figure, it isn't 
> 1992 anymore.)  I'd rather not throw more PCI cards in these boxes 
> just to support yesteryear's technology, so are there any users out 
> there that have recommendations for USB IR receivers that are easy to 
> implement with lirc and myth?

I like the USB IR receivers from the Streamzap remote.  Work great with 
my universal remote.  You can order them without the remote if you email 
the sales department for a part number (unless they have them on their 
website separate now).

Kevin