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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 ==
= Introduction =
* {{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.
<section begin="intro" />{{Kodi}} is primarily designed for the home theatre using the [[w:10-foot_user_interface|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}}.


* {{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.
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.


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




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


= 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|'''[[Smart phone/tablet]] -'''}} Turn your smart phone or tablet into the ultimate remote control.
* {{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|'''[[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|'''[[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|'''[[Touch controls]] -'''}} Using {{Kodi}} with a touch screen device.


* {{big|'''[[Web interface]]s -'''}} {{#lst:Web interface|intro}}
* {{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]] -'''}} Using {{Kodi}} with an Apple Remote. This works out of the box with all iMac and MacBook with built-in remote control receiver. For more recent iMac and MacBook (without buil-in infrared receiver, from about 2011/2012) an external (USB) remote receiver is needed. With the USB SmartGUS receiver, the Apple Remote will work out of the box.




= More Information =
A list of all Remote Control related pages can be found here... '''[[:Category:Remotes|List of all Remote Control pages]]'''


== 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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[[Category:Manual]]
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Latest revision as of 01:37, 14 February 2023

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Introduction

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.

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

  • CEC - Use your existing TV remote control if you have a CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) compatible television or AV-receiver supporting HDMI-CEC interface.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Web interfaces - Web interfaces allow users to control and interact with their Kodi installation through a web browser. This can be used for a remote control, library management, visual feedback, and many other things.


More Information

A list of all Remote Control related pages can be found here... List of all Remote Control pages