bloodlust Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 As the title suggests I'm looking for recommendations on a good universal remote that would also work on an HTPC device. I've googled this some looking for reviews or advice and really nothing has caught my eye. I'm sure members here who have unRaid servers might have a better idea as I'm sure some of you use some sort of remote. What I'm basically looking for is something that will work the TV, Cable, A/V Receiver and HTPC. I use Plex on my HTPC but would want something that doesn't require me to get a mouse in order to get Plex running on the HTPC once it's booted. Price honestly is NOT an issue, I just want something that works great and will last. Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions. Quote Link to comment
StevenD Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I have a Harmony One on every HTPC in my house. Love it! Quote Link to comment
bloodlust Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 I have a Harmony One on every HTPC in my house. Love it! What type of IR Dongle do you use for your HTPC? How difficult was it to setup regarding HTPC/PC commands? Quote Link to comment
StevenD Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I mostly use the HP IR receivers. http://www.amazon.com/HP-Remote-receiver-paintbrush-5070-2584/dp/B000ZGHZ1G I've been looking into swapping out the two Intel NUCs I have with the new one with the integrated IR. Quote Link to comment
sureguy Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 The logitech software isn't great, but once it's working you don't have to use it again. You can use something like Ghostscript or autohotkey to trigger PC events. The remote comes with a dongle. Quote Link to comment
StevenD Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 The logitech software isn't great, but once it's working you don't have to use it again. You can use something like Ghostscript or autohotkey to trigger PC events. The remote comes with a dongle. Which remotes come with an IR dongle? The Logitechs surely do not. Quote Link to comment
sureguy Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 My harmony one didn't now that I think about it. I bought a media Centre remote that came with one Quote Link to comment
trurl Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 My harmony one didn't now that I think about it. I bought a media Centre remote that came with one I use a Harmony 880 and the i/r from a Media Center remote also. You can get those MC remotes for almost nothing. They are in the Logitech database so the Harmony software already knows about them. I also use a Logitech diNovo Mini Bluetooth keyboard with my HTPC. It won't control other things like the TV but it is nice when you are using the HTPC for things besides Plex or XBMC. Quote Link to comment
StevenD Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I use the Lenovo mini keyboards. As infrequently as I need a keyboard for my HTPCs, they work great! http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/itemdetails/57Y6678/460/4C2830F486C64CF7A8A1E619AB6729AA Quote Link to comment
archedraft Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I'm using a Veris Basic and Logitech harmony remote. The Veris is connected to the motherboard and let's me turn on or off the PC with the Logitech power button! Quote Link to comment
Ford Prefect Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 ... I actually don't need an extra remote...I use the one from my TV by employing the USB-CEC Adapter from pulse-eight to control my HTPC (running openelec)....for me, this is the real WAF Quote Link to comment
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