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I'm looking for a whole home remote solution, meaning, a remote that I can take into each room and control every tv / xbmc install.
For xbmc, I have one windows install in my theater room, but the rest of the rooms in the house have the xbmc linux build.
I would prefer a touch screen like the logitech harmony 1100 if possible.
I'd rather not use my iPad, as that is always in use by the wife, same as iPhone.
I would consider the Sony S tablet as it has the built in IR, but am not too keen on switching between programs, one to turn everythign on, the other to control xbmc.
so, what are some options available that everyone uses?
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Well the Logitech remotes are great because they do have an activity button, program up Watch XBMC and they'll switch on the tv, change channel to what ever you xbmc is connected to, and wake up your xbmc machine.
Now, one bad issue if using this remote all around the house is, it remembers that the tv is on if you started an activity, not a worry if you program some keys for power and channels.
BUT, it is dependant and programmed to one tv model for that activity. Meaning you'd have to have the same brand TVs throughout the house.
As for XBMC, the remote commands are the same whether Windows or Linux, so that's universal.
Any special key functions on one machine are just a case of copying the remote.xml file to each other instance of XBMC.
So the choice is yours.
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With my current Logitech remote, I am able to set custom activities, like add one for watch tv in basement, Wat tv in bar, etc. so, I think that jumps that hurdle.
What sort of hardware do I need for the CPU to accept the ir signal from the remote?
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How about offering some fruit to the wife?
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As long as your comp has an IR receiver, it will take the signal from any remote...as far as differences in operating systems...well that can be solved with some key mappings so that each button preforms the same function...you are looking at a high end remote however, no cheapies since you need it to connect to many devices,
I wont recommend one cause the market is always changing, but make sure it has enough memory for all of your devices (maybe with some to spare) a touch screen (for active help, programmable buttons, and easy device switching) and a rechargeable battery.
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Thanks for all the info guys. Picked up an 1100 for 180 on ebay, and the rf extendor for 35 on ebay also. My main HTPC has a built in IR receiver on the box itself, so I'll probably use that for now, and if that doesn't work, then pick up a FLIRC to play with. I'l eventually get a FLIRC on all PC's more than likely.