[mythtv-users] Remote Suggestions

[David Sims]

I currently use
Lenovo N5902 Enhanced Multimedia Remote with Backlit Keyboard (57Y6678)

Which has worked well with my MythTV box via RF signal.

On Tue, Jan 5, 2016 at 8:34 AM, Mike Perkins <mikep at randomtraveller.org.uk>
wrote:

> On 05/01/16 14:24, Tim Draper wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> ---- 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?
>>>
>>>
>> 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.
>>
>> I've never had strength issues with my Harmony 650 - except when the
> batteries need replacing. YMMV, of course.
>
> --
>
> Mike Perkins
>
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David Sims
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