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Phlogi · 2010-10-09, 16:40

Can anyone recommend a cheap out-of-the-box working usb IR adapter?

poofyhairguy · 2010-10-09, 18:37

None (and I do mean none) are as good for Linux as the HP ones off ebay:

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=OVU4001...m270.l1313

Plug and Play in XBMC Live.

Nick8888 · 2010-10-09, 18:42

poofyhairguy, does it work with most remotes?

usbuirt - not exactly cheap but works great with almost all remotes and is plug and play and is a ir transmitter too.

poofyhairguy · 2010-10-09, 18:59

Nick8888 Wrote:poofyhairguy, does it work with most remotes?

Yes, plus it has IR blasting capability. I use mine with Logitech Harmonies with great success.

**gabbott** · (This post was last modified: 2010-10-09, 19:34 by gabbott.)

You can also get the philips branded version (The HP one is actually made by philips). I agree it is the best USB IR receiver. There is a site you can get them from for pretty cheap, it is where I got mine. I'll see if I can dig up the link.

Here ya go:

http://www.used-pcs.com/ProductCart/pc/v...oduct=3130

**gabbott** · 2010-10-09, 19:34

Nick8888 Wrote:poofyhairguy, does it work with most remotes?

usbuirt - not exactly cheap but works great with almost all remotes and is plug and play and is a ir transmitter too.

I have a usbuirt but found that the philips was plug and play with xbmc live so replaced mine. The philips/HP receiver has a really long USB cable if needed and the receiver picks up signals very well.

Nick8888 · 2010-10-09, 19:40

nice! I will grab one of those if i do any more installs in the future.

Phlogi · 2010-10-10, 13:50

thanks a lot for your answers..

Now what about the remote control to use, what size do you reocmmend, whats optimal for controlling xbmc?

poofyhairguy · 2010-10-10, 21:18

Logitech harmony!!!! Any of them, whatever one fits you best.

**gabbott** · 2010-10-10, 22:20

If you want to have a dedicated remote specifically for just controlling xbmc, the white xbox360 universal media remote works great and has a really nice layout. Plus it only costs about $20 and is backlit.

This one:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000B6M...NFKFPPJBBB

I have all the keymaps and setup for using it with xbmc live if anyone wants it.

Nick8888 · 2010-10-11, 02:23

http://www.emprex.com/01_news_02.php?newsid=98

I forgot to mention, a few people talking about these remotes. Its rf so doesnt need line of sight. Takes abit of work to get all the buttons working but theres a thread in here with details.

Phlogi · 2010-10-11, 17:50

I ordered this one:

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.34435

I hope it works with LIRC Wink

myTerminal · 2023-11-28, 03:30

I know it's a little too late (13 years), but did it work?

izprtxqkft · 2023-12-01, 19:23

(2023-11-28, 03:30)myTerminal Wrote: I know it's a little too late (13 years), but did it work?

IR is so 13 years ago

try out bluetooth and keep your equipment in a cabinet - at least it worked great on libreelec last time i tried it

calev

Bluetooth uses more battery and is unnecessary when television requires line of sight and dosnt need the over head of a complicated protocol to begin with. Plus the selection of Bluetooth remotes is objectively poorer than IR.