remote control is dead, how to get droidbox to pair with the TV remote
- Thread starter kazac
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@kazac - It will depend entirely on your TV remote. If it has a learning function, then you could map the original infra-red remote's functions across.
@rangerGR - Assuming you mean hardware, have you seen the 2.4GHz remote controls we sell?
VIP Remote - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DroidBOX-..._Remote_Controls_Pointers&hash=item3f26928e41 - This is the one I use the most at home, as you can teach it infrared codes from other remotes, saves having multiple remotes out just to turn the TV on, change channels etc.
Mele F10 - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wireless-Keyboard-Remote-Control-Center/dp/B009YPQ7PO/ - This comes a close second for me, though another retailer is listed on Amazon, as they a pound or two cheaper for now
The following models I haven't used at all, but are worth a quick look
Rii i25 - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rii-Wireless-Multifunction-keboard-learning/dp/B00INITM1E
i8 - http://www.amazon.co.uk/DroidBOX-Wireless-Keyboard-Raspberry-compatible-Black/dp/B00N67YHSK
RC 12 - http://www.amazon.co.uk/DroidBOX-Keyboard-Wireless-suitable-Rikomagic-Black/dp/B00JMEJ1XM/
Depending on the model of DroidBOX you have (X7, Q7 and M6) , this infrared remote control might be a suitable replacement - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Android-I..._Remote_Controls_Pointers&hash=item2ed435bf9c
For what it's worth, the infrared remote controls for my devices at home get daily use (for the last 9 months) by a 2 and 5 year old (I don't trust them with the "deluxe" models
), and are bearing up well so far. I do tend to insist they wash their hands before touching my techy toys.
@rangerGR - Assuming you mean hardware, have you seen the 2.4GHz remote controls we sell?
VIP Remote - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DroidBOX-..._Remote_Controls_Pointers&hash=item3f26928e41 - This is the one I use the most at home, as you can teach it infrared codes from other remotes, saves having multiple remotes out just to turn the TV on, change channels etc.
Mele F10 - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wireless-Keyboard-Remote-Control-Center/dp/B009YPQ7PO/ - This comes a close second for me, though another retailer is listed on Amazon, as they a pound or two cheaper for now
The following models I haven't used at all, but are worth a quick look
Rii i25 - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rii-Wireless-Multifunction-keboard-learning/dp/B00INITM1E
i8 - http://www.amazon.co.uk/DroidBOX-Wireless-Keyboard-Raspberry-compatible-Black/dp/B00N67YHSK
RC 12 - http://www.amazon.co.uk/DroidBOX-Keyboard-Wireless-suitable-Rikomagic-Black/dp/B00JMEJ1XM/
Depending on the model of DroidBOX you have (X7, Q7 and M6) , this infrared remote control might be a suitable replacement - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Android-I..._Remote_Controls_Pointers&hash=item2ed435bf9c
For what it's worth, the infrared remote controls for my devices at home get daily use (for the last 9 months) by a 2 and 5 year old (I don't trust them with the "deluxe" models
), and are bearing up well so far. I do tend to insist they wash their hands before touching my techy toys.
@SilentlyScreaming
I prefer a simple IR remote, not a wifi one. I already use my phone for advance control of xbmc (galery, search etc), there are plenty of apps for this and it's easier than a using remote control.
So I just want a remote similar to the one I got with my iMX6 (MCE), maybe something like the one in your last link, but I don't think it will work with my linux box.
I prefer a simple IR remote, not a wifi one. I already use my phone for advance control of xbmc (galery, search etc), there are plenty of apps for this and it's easier than a using remote control.
So I just want a remote similar to the one I got with my iMX6 (MCE), maybe something like the one in your last link, but I don't think it will work with my linux box.
@barry Yes, assuming you have a spare USB socket still, that control will work. You're more of a touchpad man, rather than waving your arm in the air?
@rangerGR Fair enough. I'm checking with the sales guys about iMX6 infrared remote controls now (I work in technical support, so don't know right now).
@rangerGR Fair enough. I'm checking with the sales guys about iMX6 infrared remote controls now (I work in technical support, so don't know right now).
@rangerGR & @kazac - assuming the devices were purchased within the last 12 months, and you have your original order ID (Amazon or eBay) and the account you used at the time, e-mail us at [email protected] . Please put FAO Vlad in the subject, and a link to this post ( http://www.droidboxforums.com/posts/812 ) , confirming we'll replace the infrared remote controls.