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Why no built in support for remote controls - RobTi - 2012-09-17
Hi not a complaint just a question as to why there is no built in support for remote controls, what is the approved method of controling xbmc then
Robert
RE: Why no built in support for remote controls - dogzipp - 2012-09-17
XBMC has built-in support for remote controls. I have a USB/IR emitter hooked up to my machine, and I can use my harmony perfectly. Check your preferences (System/Input Devices)
RE: Why no built in support for remote controls - artrafael - 2012-09-17
XBMC has support for a wide range of remote controls:
- Various IR remote controls, wireless keyboards and wireless mice
- Various RF remote controls, wireless keyboards and wireless mice
- Various BT remote controls, wireless keyboards and wireless mice
- Various Android smartphones/tablets running various remote control apps
- Various iPad/iPhone/iPod devices running various remote control apps
- Various WiFi enabled devices (laptops, smartphones, tablets, ebook readers) running various web browsers
RE: Why no built in support for remote controls - Ned Scott - 2012-09-18
XBMC should support (out of the box) MCE Remotes and remotes that show up as a USB keyboard or HID device, IIRC.