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= Introduction =
<section begin="intro" />{{Kodi}} is primarily designed for the home theatre using the [[10-foot user interface]] principles controlled with a remote control. Alternatively a (wireless) keyboard can be used.<section end="intro" />

Most hardware you purchase, like the RPi and Android devices, will have a remote control included and will work out of the box with {{kodi}}.

Using a Mouse to control {{kodi}} is not recommended and many skins do not support mouse functions.

These pages are only needed for those that have built their own HTPC and need to configure a remote control, or who need to replace a lost/broken remote control or change button actions.

'''Note:''' If your remote control does not work with your hardware, it will not work with {{kodi}}. Follow the manufacturers instructions to set up your remote control with your hardware first. The following pages contain general information and may not help you outside of {{kodi}}.



= Types of remotes =
* {{big|'''[[CEC]] -'''}} Use your existing TV remote control if you have a CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) compatible television or AV-receiver supporting HDMI-CEC interface.

* {{big|'''[[Control_Systems|Control Systems]] -'''}} Highly Customizable Programmable Control Systems for Home Automation which can control {{Kodi}} as well as Lights, HVAC, A/V Equipment, and much more.

* {{big|'''[[Game controllers]] -'''}} Game controllers, including game-pads and joysticks, such as Xbox 360, PlayStation 3/4, and Nintendo Wii controllers can all be used to directly control {{Kodi}}'s interface.

* {{big|'''[[Keyboard controls]] - '''}} Still want to use a keyboard and/or mouse? Check this page.

* {{big|'''[[MCE_remote_controls|MCE Remotes]] -'''}} Infrared remote controls made for computers that follow the MCE standard. These remotes should work with {{Kodi}} out-of-the-box on Windows and Linux.

* {{big|'''[[RF_remote_controls|RF Remotes]] -'''}} Radio frequency remote controls, such as 2.4 GHz dongles and Bluetooth remotes. Most of these typically emulate a keyboard interface and/or standard multimedia keys.

* {{big|'''[[Smartphone/tablet_remotes]] -'''}} Turn your smart phone or tablet into the ultimate remote control.

* {{big|'''[[Touch controls]] -'''}} Using {{Kodi}} with a touch screen device.

* {{big|'''[[Web interface]]s -'''}} {{#lst:Web interface|intro}}



= Additional topics =
* [[Add-on:Keymap Editor]]
* [[Add-on:MCERemote]]
* [[Keymap]]
* [[LIRC]]
* [[HOW-TO:Modify_keymaps|Modify Keymaps]]
* [[XBMCCustomregis|RC6 Easy Remote Setup]]
* [[Skip steps]]
* [[HOW-TO:Use SMS-style text entry for remotes|SMS style text entry]]



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