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I'm not sure there are any available, figured I would post here. Are there any bluetooth remotes in existence that can be configured with windows/xbmc?
smcnally75
2009-03-16, 20:19
What would the point be? Most BlueTooth devices have a pretty short range. Standard RF remotes would most likely be more reliable, more configurable, and less expensive.
brownstein
2009-03-16, 20:28
The PS3 bluray remote is bluetooth and can be used, search this forum as there is limited discussion on how to get it working.
What would the point be? Most BlueTooth devices have a pretty short range. Standard RF remotes would most likely be more reliable, more configurable, and less expensive.
actually, they have a longer range, are not blocked by objects being in the way, and are much more reliable.
The main reason is the PC will be in a closed cabinet and RF/IR will not be able to go through it, unlike a bluetooth.
smcnally75
2009-03-17, 01:32
actually, they have a longer range, are not blocked by objects being in the way, and are much more reliable.
The main reason is the PC will be in a closed cabinet and RF/IR will not be able to go through it, unlike a bluetooth.
Ummm...Actually you are wrong. You obviously have no idea what RF is since BlueTooth is an RF frequency range. Most RF remotes operate in the 418-433 MhZ range and have a range of anywhere from 50-200 feet while bluetooth is normally in the range of 3-30 feet. Some bluetooth remotes have class1 transmitters in them that will reach up to 300 feet, but most do not. There are tons of options out there for standard RF remotes and very few bluetooth remotes. Try to do some research before you try to prove someone wrong...especially someone in the industry :;):
I used to use the PS3 remote. It was more than fine. I would recommend it as a solution but do your setup reading before you buy to make sure you undertsand the current limitations of the software.
alessio2
2009-03-17, 13:29
I managed to use Nokia phone with S60 3rd Symbian as BlueTooth remote.
The program is called BlueTooth RC 4.0 and you can create your own keymaps.
alessio2
Can u send me your keymap for BlueTooth RC 4.0?
THX
Ummm...Actually you are wrong. You obviously have no idea what RF is since BlueTooth is an RF frequency range. Most RF remotes operate in the 418-433 MhZ range and have a range of anywhere from 50-200 feet while bluetooth is normally in the range of 3-30 feet. Some bluetooth remotes have class1 transmitters in them that will reach up to 300 feet, but most do not. There are tons of options out there for standard RF remotes and very few bluetooth remotes. Try to do some research before you try to prove someone wrong...especially someone in the industry :;):
Well it's nice having you coming from the industry and all, but could you please elaborate a little how RF remotes operate, what models there are, what receivers there are and how Linux is supported? Some links would be nice too.
Cheers
smcnally75
2009-03-28, 16:42
Well it's nice having you coming from the industry and all, but could you please elaborate a little how RF remotes operate, what models there are, what receivers there are and how Linux is supported? Some links would be nice too.
Cheers
There are too many to list, really, and I don't have the time it would take to explain how it all works. There are a ton of models and options but I prefer the ones made by a company called Universal Remote Control (URC). But you could also get them from Philips, RTI, Universal Electronics Inc (UEI), etc. The reason why they are better is because you can have them send the same commands as any remote you want. In other words, the remote can learn commands from an MCE remote or any other remote you want and then convert the RF command to an actual IR flash at your PC which is provided by the RF gateway. As I said though, there is too much to explain and a lot of research you need to do if you want to go this route. I would suggest looking at this site to learn about it http://www.remotecentral.com/
OK, thanks for the info. Any word on what you are using personally and is known to work on Linux?
smcnally75
2009-03-29, 16:29
I haven't tried anything with Linux personally, but I'm personally using a URC MX-980 (http://www.universalremote.com/product_detail.php?model=135) and have it sending MCE remote codes to XBMC on windows.