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<section begin="intro" />In {{Kodi}} the primary environment was designed for the living room ([[10-foot interface]]) and controlling it only with a remote control. While {{Kodi}} does support mouse, keyboard, and even touch controls, the main method of controlling {{Kodi}} is designed around is the typical remote. This further enhances the appliance feel of the {{Kodi}} and fits next to (or replaces) the other remotes that are likely to be in your entertainment room.<section end="intro" />

== Types of remotes ==
* {{big|'''[[Remote controls/MCE|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|'''[[Remote controls/RF|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| '''[[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|'''[[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|'''[[Smart phone/tablet]] -'''}} Turn your smart phone or tablet into the ultimate remote control.


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


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


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


* {{big|'''[[Apple Remote|Apple Remote]] -'''}} Infrared remote control by Apple, initialy provided with Macs computers.

== Additional topics ==
* [[Keymap]]
* [[HOW-TO:Modify keyboard.xml]]
* [[LIRC]]
* [[:Category:Custom keymaps]]
* [[Add-on:MCERemote]]
* [[Add-on:Keymap Editor]]
* [[HOW-TO:Use SMS-style text entry for remotes]]
* [[HOW-TO:Modify time seeking]]

== Guides ==
* http://nucblog.net/2014/01/mapping-the-buttons-on-the-remote-control/
* http://wiki.openelec.tv/index.php/Guide_to_add_your_own_remote

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