[mythtv-users] Harmony Hub and MythTV

[David Engel]

On Thu, Jul 26, 2018 at 12:05:57PM -0600, John P Poet wrote:
> 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.

It shows up as this:

Bus 004 Device 002: ID 0a5c:21e8 Broadcom Corp. BCM20702A0 Bluetooth 4.0

I don't remember the brand name, but can try to look it after I get
back from a meeting.

David
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David Engel
david at istwok.net