IR / RF Remote Controls for Windows: Links to Explanations, Tutorials, and Guides

elitegamer360 Wrote:If any one seeking an easy way to control XBMC see my Thread.

HOW-TO use MCE remote in XBMC under Windows the easy way "Registry config"

Just trying to show my support to the community as much as I can

Added to the first post, thanks (mentioned its for RC6 MCE remotes)

Does anyone know if it's possible to control XBMC without having the program focused? Like if someone was sitting on the couch and wanted to use XBMC while I worked on the same computer.

Currently I just use a button that focuses to XBMC. I know there is some sort of IR system in windows that can control things regardless of focus, or maybe there's a way to set up global hotkeys?

Let me know, thanks

That I like to know too!

Of course, I use eventghost which will control specific XBMC controls regardless of focus.

Although you won't be able to multitask with XBMC open (unless its in windowed mode), as it automatically
minimizes when you click out of it.

RandomXBMCUser Wrote:Of course, I use eventghost which will control specific XBMC controls regardless of focus.

Although you won't be able to multitask with XBMC open (unless its in windowed mode), as it automatically
minimizes when you click out of it.

What he mentioned (at least what i ment, can only speak for myself) i don't want to use any other app like IR server or eventghost or what so ever.

I have an original MS MCE Remote and works fine. But is tehre any way to use it when it is out of focus?

Like he said: "...there is some sort of IR system in windows that can control things regardless of focus"
That's what at least I am looking for!

I dont mind using other software, I do use the program in windowed mode, I just don't want anything to change the focus. I just remember event ghost looking really complicated when I tried it once, maybe its time to try it again, hehe.

PKOneTwo Wrote:What he mentioned (at least what i ment, can only speak for myself) i don't want to use any other app like IR server or eventghost or what so ever.

I have an original MS MCE Remote and works fine. But is tehre any way to use it when it is out of focus?

Like he said: "...there is some sort of IR system in windows that can control things regardless of focus"
That's what at least I am looking for!

Well, than it is just me than! :-) Anyone any idea?

yatahaze Wrote:I dont mind using other software, I do use the program in windowed mode, I just don't want anything to change the focus. I just remember event ghost looking really complicated when I tried it once, maybe its time to try it again, hehe.

Nah, its pretty simple, with a small learning curve. Just load your IR plugin, the XBMC plugin, then press a key on your remote and drag and drop the button event that shows in the log window to the specific xbmc command. Rinse and repeat. And add autorepeat for scrolling.

Jester Wrote:Added to the first post, thanks (mentioned its for RC6 MCE remotes)

I've just seen it now, Thank you!

Little sideways but hopefully not off topic:

Have an led strip I use to backlight my tv and would like to integrate it into my remote control. Currently I have a black and decker rf remote switch that turns it on and off but I'm trying to downsize to "one remote to rule them all". I just ordered that x10 nstinct remote to try it out(will give you guys a review) , and I know its ir, and not rf...is there a way to code the remote to send an RF to turn the backlight off and on? Or possibly set it up with eventghost so that it does that? While were on that subject, is there any support for the x10 nstinct for eventghost or direct connect to xbmc?