[mythtv-users] Remote Suggestions

[Tim Draper]

---- On Mon, 04 Jan 2016 17:48:12 +0000 Robert Dege  wrote ---- 
>I recently built a mythfrontend system using mythbuntu.  I'm looking to purchase a remote that will allow me to control the TV (volume, power, inputs), and mythtv.  Can anyone suggest a cost-effective remote that can work with 3rd party receivers?
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>Also, I currently own an Ortek VRC-1100, and I have the Intel 7260HMW which comes with Bluetooth.  Can either of those be used as a receiver, or do I need to purchase a separate receiver?  If no, any suggestions for a receiver?
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>-Robert
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I've just bought the logitech harmony companion remote which is the remote+hub (delivery in 2 days). remote talks to the hub via RF, and the hub does the communication with devices which allows IR and bluetooth communication to them. the 2 nucs i've tried are supported but not sure exactly what support that is.
https://support.myharmony.com/en-gb/compatibility is worth a check if your interested.

i'd avoid the harmony 650 which i'm currently using, due to IR strength issues, a few usability issues and no option to upgrade to the harmony hub box if you need non-IR devices controlled.
i've used the harmony 555 before these, so i'm a fan on harmony remotes even if the 650 was a bad buy. more down to the remote itself than a flaw of the harmony ecosystem.