[mythtv-users] Best USB IR receiver

[Tom Lichti]

On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 9:49 AM, Robert Shields <rwshields at gmail.com> wrote:
> I tried a few cheap (generic) ones before coming to this one, which is the
> only one I have found that works out of the box with just the basic setup
> steps.
>
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000W5GK5C/ref=oss_product
>
> Works great with Myth & the logitech remote (I have a 550 Logitech).   I
> plugged it in and used the Mythbuntu control center to add it as a Microsoft
> Media Center remote - very easy.
>
> Make sure to add it as a Microsoft Media Center PC in the logitech config
> software and you will up and running quickly.

Agreed. I have three of these, and they just work. And they are cheap
enough that we have two in the living room, so there are no arguments
over who gets the remote. :)