[mythtv-users] Remote Suggestions

[Anthony Giggins]

On 6 January 2016 at 00:24, Tim Draper <veehexx at zoho.com> wrote:

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> ---- 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?
> >
> >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?
> >
> >
> >-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.
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I'd also recommend the logitech remote+hubs while being rather expensive,
they also turn any phone/tablet into a IR/bluetooth remote, I've also got a
older Harmony One IR remote which is still working flawlessly.

Regards,

Anthony
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