[mythtv-users] Harmony Hub and MythTV

[John P Poet]

On Thu, Jul 26, 2018 at 11:57 AM David Engel <david at istwok.net> wrote:

> On Thu, Jul 26, 2018 at 12:19:09PM -0500, Jack McGee wrote:
> > I recently purchased Harmony Elite, which has a hub.
> >
> > I see two ways to control Mythtv, one is IR the other Bluetooth.
> >
> > Everything I read says bluetooth preferable.
>
> Absolutely!
>
> > I use a bluetooth keyboard with my Ubuntu 16.04 mythtv frontend.
> >
> > Can I pair Harmony to the same dongle the keyboard is using?  For some
> > reason that doesn't seem to work.
>
> I cna't see why it shouldn't work.  What errors do you get?
>
> > If not, can I add another bluetooth dongle, leave bluetooth keyboard on
> one,
> > and harmony on the other?
>
> Probably, but shouldn't be necessary.
>
> > Any advantages to going the MCE/IR route?
>
> Not unless you want a slower, less reliable experience. :)
>
> > thanks.
> >
> > I am retiring my 20 year old OFA remote :(
>
> I retired my 15 year old URC remote last year.  I wish I'd done so
> much earlier.
>
> David


Dave, what bluetooth dongle are you using?  I am still using MCE/IR, but
have a hub, so am interested in trying bluetooth instead.

John
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