[mythtv-users] USB IR receiver with TIVO 34 remote?

[Mike Perkins]

On 23/08/17 06:06, Alec Leamas wrote:
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> On 23/08/17 02:41, Karl Newman wrote:
>> Also IguanaIR (https://www.mythtv.org/wiki/IguanaIR) has been recommended in the past by mythtv
>> users, but needs lirc (also it supports transmitting, but you said you don't need that).
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> Actually, iguanaIR can be used with or without lirc - it's supported by the kernel.
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> Also, any generic device like iguanaIR or irtoy works whether the protocol is RC5., RC6, NEC or
> basically whatever besides really esoteric remotes like the B&O.
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Almost true. If you need to blast using the IguanaIR then that means bypassing the kernel input 
method (devinput) and using LIRC directly.

Unfortunately, that also means downloading and compiling a version of LIRC with the IguanaIR driver 
in it - you don't get that automatically, although you do if you go the kernel input route.

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Mike Perkins