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2015-06-24, 22:05
(This post was last modified: 2015-06-24, 22:05 by RamboUnchained.)
I need to replace my Armada M8's remote, but I want to be sure the IR remote I choose will work. I read on the Wiki that IR remotes "should" work, but when I tried to use my Rosewill RHRC 11002, Kodi didn't accept any inputs. Even after I reset the box. Does anyone have a tried and true remote, that didn't come with the box, that they are using on their Android boxes?
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I have the Iclever wireless remote on my M8. I found it most frustrating as half the time i couldnt get commands to work. What happens is there is a small usb dongle thats only 1/2" long, and it plugs into the BACK of the M8. I got a 1m usb extension, and brought the dongle to the front of the unit. Works like a charm. I used to turn the M8 on with the remote that came with it, then turn it 180 so the dongle was facing me, but that was a pain.
The remote now works very well and fully controls the box.
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I use FLIRC with Android. Its programmed to map the full Kodi Keyboard controls to a IR remote.
This also works in Android for navigation and exiting apps and navigating about.
An Air mouse and Keyboard will still be needed to setup Android and fine tune the system initially.
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I'm pretty sure there's no actual Android remote API. Most Android remotes just show up as a "keyboard" type input. Even the ones with internal receivers are often just USB receivers soldered inside, but could be desoldered and connected to a standard USB plug and used on anything.
