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This is a (probably futile) attempt to keep up with the vast range of MCE remotes out there, and give some indication of how well they work with XBMC.
This is a (probably futile) attempt to keep up with the vast range of MCE remotes out there, and give some indication of how well they work with Kodi.


If you are adding a review please try to be as detailed as possible about the remote. For example:
If you are adding a review please try to be as detailed as possible about the remote. For example:
<ul>
  <li>What operating systems and versions of XBMC have you tested on</li>
  <li>Does the remote send keystrokes or is it MS compatible?</li>
  <li>If it's MS compatible have you tested reconfiguring it using the registry and did this work?</li>
</ul>


The article groups the Microsoft compatible (also known as eHome or RC6) remotes together first, as these are most configurable when you're using them with XBMC. Other than this there's no significance to the order of the reviews.
* What operating systems and versions of Kodi have you tested on
* Does the remote send keystrokes or is it MS compatible?
* If it's MS compatible have you tested reconfiguring it using the registry and did this work?


= eHome/RC remotes =
The article groups the Microsoft compatible (also known as eHome or RC6) remotes together first, as these are most configurable when you're using them with Kodi. Other than this there's no significance to the order of the reviews.


The remotes in this section all use the Microsoft eHome driver on Windows. See http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Using_a_Microsoft_remote_control_in_Windows for more details. This type of remote is supported out of the box by XBMC Live.
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eHome remotes are generally more expensive than the non-eHome remotes, but they are highly configurable and work very well with XBMC. Many universal handsets, for example the Harmony remotes, have emulation for eHome/RC6 handsets built in so they will work with an eHome IR receiver.
= eHome/RC remotes =
 
{{:Microsoft Media Center Remote Control}}
 
{{:AIM RC6 Media Center Remote Control}}
 
{{:HP MCE Remote}}
 
{{:HP Pavilion HDX Remote}}
 
{{:Asrock Remote}}
 
{{:Mediagate GP-IR02BK}}
 
{{:Mediagate MG-IR02BK}}
 
{{:DEC-200B}}
 
{{:AVS Gear HA-IR01SV}}


{{:Hauppauge Media Center Remote Control Kit}}
The remotes in this section all use the Microsoft eHome driver on Windows. See Using a Microsoft remote control in Windows for details.


{{:AURC-002}}
eHome remotes are generally more expensive than the non-eHome remotes, but they are highly configurable and work very well with Kodi. Many universal handsets, for example the Harmony remotes, have emulation for eHome/RC6 handsets built in so they will work with an eHome IR receiver.


{{:Microsoft XBox 360 Universal Remote Control}}
Note that Microsoft has modified the programming and device specification for remote controls several times. For example, in Vista, the Port Driver/Class Driver Model was added. This means that there may be some transceivers which may not function fully, if at all, on systems prior to Vista. For the curious (or bored) there is a specification for the [http://download.microsoft.com/download/0/7/E/07EF37BB-33EA-4454-856A-7D663BC109DF/Windows-Media-Center-RC-IR-Collection-Green-Button-Specification-03-08-2011-V2.pdf Windows Media Center remote].


{{:Philips 5100 4in1 Vista MCE Remote}}


{{:Microsoft MCE Keyboard Remote}}


= Non eHome/RC remotes =
= Non eHome/RC remotes =


These remotes usually work by emulating a keyboard, that is when you press a button on the remote XBMC receives a key press just as if a key had been pressed on the keyboard. Most of the remotes emulate multimedia keyboards or send Windows Media Center keyboard shortcuts like ctrl-shift-P for Play.
These remotes usually work by emulating a keyboard, that is when you press a button on the remote Kodi receives a key press just as if a key had been pressed on the keyboard. Most of the remotes emulate multimedia keyboards or send Windows Media Center keyboard shortcuts like ctrl-shift-P for Play.
 
XBMC has all the required keyboard mappings for these remotes so they should work out of the box. However they usually cannot be configured so they have some limitations. For example, on Windows the green button will start Windows Media Center and this can't be changed without considerable messing around.
 
These remotes will work with XBMCLive as long as Ubuntu recognises them as a keyboard, which isn't always the case.
 
{{:VRC-1100}}
 
{{:Speedlink SL-6399}}
 
{{:Unbranded MCE remote}}
 
{{:Unbranded MCE remote 2}}
 
{{:GoTView PC Remote}}
 
{{:Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows}}
 
== XBox DVD Remote ==
 
[[Image:Remote-xbox1.jpg]]
 
The original DVD remote for XBox 1. This is a simple well working remote, almost out of the box experience and it has a good support in xbmc.<br/ >
See [http://wiki.xbmc.org/?title=HOW-TO_wire_your_XBOX_DVD-Remote_for_USB wiring] and [http://wiki.xbmc.org/?title=Lirc_Config_for_Xbox_DVD_Remote lirc config]
 
This remote won't work "out of the box" with Windows as it doesn't send keystrokes and can't be configured to do so. It can be made to work with a helper app like Eventghost or IR Server Suite.
See http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=45337 for the details.
 
== Flirc ==
 
Flirc is a small usb device that plugs into your computer and pairs with your same television remote. No need for another remote to clutter your table, pair once, and use forever. The best part about flirc is that it mimics a keyboard so every media center application understands it without any drivers. Flirc runs across all platforms.
 
[http://flirc.tv Flirc Website]
 
[http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5282/5686019349_761b2ab4d7_m.jpg Picture of Flirc]
 
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== Original Boxee Box remote control ==
 
[http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/internettv-3.jpg picture of Boxee remote]
 
(I don't have permissions to upload the file as an embedded picture)


This remote comes with the Boxee Box from D-Link, but is also sold separately. It comes with at small USB receiver, and works out of the box as an external USB keyboard. On the front face it has navigation buttons, OK, Esc, and a Play/Pause button. On the back face, it has an almost complete QWERTY keyboard.
Kodi has all the required keyboard mappings for these remotes so they should work out of the box. However they usually cannot be configured so they have some limitations. For example, on Windows the green button will start Windows Media Center and this can't be changed without considerable messing around.
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Latest revision as of 02:22, 10 September 2020

This is a (probably futile) attempt to keep up with the vast range of MCE remotes out there, and give some indication of how well they work with Kodi.

If you are adding a review please try to be as detailed as possible about the remote. For example:

  • What operating systems and versions of Kodi have you tested on
  • Does the remote send keystrokes or is it MS compatible?
  • If it's MS compatible have you tested reconfiguring it using the registry and did this work?

The article groups the Microsoft compatible (also known as eHome or RC6) remotes together first, as these are most configurable when you're using them with Kodi. Other than this there's no significance to the order of the reviews.

eHome/RC remotes

The remotes in this section all use the Microsoft eHome driver on Windows. See Using a Microsoft remote control in Windows for details.

eHome remotes are generally more expensive than the non-eHome remotes, but they are highly configurable and work very well with Kodi. Many universal handsets, for example the Harmony remotes, have emulation for eHome/RC6 handsets built in so they will work with an eHome IR receiver.

Note that Microsoft has modified the programming and device specification for remote controls several times. For example, in Vista, the Port Driver/Class Driver Model was added. This means that there may be some transceivers which may not function fully, if at all, on systems prior to Vista. For the curious (or bored) there is a specification for the Windows Media Center remote.


Non eHome/RC remotes

These remotes usually work by emulating a keyboard, that is when you press a button on the remote Kodi receives a key press just as if a key had been pressed on the keyboard. Most of the remotes emulate multimedia keyboards or send Windows Media Center keyboard shortcuts like ctrl-shift-P for Play.

Kodi has all the required keyboard mappings for these remotes so they should work out of the box. However they usually cannot be configured so they have some limitations. For example, on Windows the green button will start Windows Media Center and this can't be changed without considerable messing around.

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