whitman27 1 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Hi guys, I just finished building my server and have that up and running and also just built a new HTPC to go with the big TV. I have always used a Logitech wireless keyboard with my old setup but I remember someone saying that Theatre had been designed for use with a remote. Wondering what everyone is using to help me make my decision. Cheers Whit Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elshagon 44 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I use the Logitech Harmony One. Works great as I use it to control everything on my HTPC including Emby Theater. I have a post on here somewhere outlining how I programmed the remote to work with the PC and Emby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmcroy 315 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I have the Flirc usb device connected to my HTPC so that I can use any remote by setting up Keyboard shortcut commands via the Flirc. I am currently using a Harmony 850 remote as I can also use it to control my Home Theater receiver's volume and on/off for the TV. Works great with Emby Theater for me. -Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xzener 729 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I have a Harmony 700, and an old chewed up 550. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathsquirrel 741 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I use a tivo slide remote. I like that it has a full keyboard under the normal remote control panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator99 5 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I use iRule, the ability for feedback is great. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Info1 13 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I use the Logitech Harmony One. Works great as I use it to control everything on my HTPC including Emby Theater. I have a post on here somewhere outlining how I programmed the remote to work with the PC and Emby. Hi, found your post. Appreciate the effort will give it a go, sorry not sure the rule on links. http://emby.media/community/index.php?/topic/8006-logitech-remote-commands/#entry106513 m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWGiles 10 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) i use a cheap WMC remote with usb ir reciever works fine Edited April 27, 2015 by NWGiles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pclausen 41 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 i use a cheap WMC remote with usb ir reciever works fine How do you hit '*' to bring up the options menu for selecting subtitles, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABNParatrooper 6 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I just looked at the price of the Harmony One, 299, yikes. I did see the 650. Anyone using the 650 and able to do ALL that is needed? I guess the better question, does the 650 have the same layout as the One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Burton 94 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I just looked at the price of the Harmony One, 299, yikes. I did see the 650. Anyone using the 650 and able to do ALL that is needed? I guess the better question, does the 650 have the same layout as the One I use the 650 and it does what I need it to. Not sure about the layout or "ALL" that is needed, I think Theatre is pretty limited in that way currently. For example, and I may be wrong, but I don't think Theatre has an option for info while media is playing (unless the keyboard key isn't "i" like usual) so the info button does nothing. My 650 controls my theatre system, so volume on the receiver, tv on/off, etc. It launches Emby Theatre, allows full control with the arrow keys, and play/pause/stop/skip/back all work. Not sure about recording since I don't use it for live tv, but I expect that probably works too. I can't think of anything I'd like it to do that it can't do, unless limited my Emby Theatre itself. Hope that helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mentasm 43 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Harmony 525 here. Works a treat for what I need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pir8radio 1292 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I like the harmony hub you can use hardware harmony remotes or the phone apps... If you don't want to spend a bunch of dough you can get something like this, ditch the cheap remote and use whatever universal remote you want... http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-PC-Laptop-IR-Remote-Control-Controller-Receiver-/191818354743?hash=item2ca943d037:g:6wQAAOSwwpdW19I9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest asrequested Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I like the harmony hub you can use hardware harmony remotes or the phone apps... If you don't want to spend a bunch of dough you can get something like this, ditch the cheap remote and use whatever universal remote you want... http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-PC-Laptop-IR-Remote-Control-Controller-Receiver-/191818354743?hash=item2ca943d037:g:6wQAAOSwwpdW19I9 I've got the hub, too. I use mouse an keyboard, mostly though. One question for you, pir8. Will the hub send command signals via Bluetooth? I actually hoped that it would control via network, but it doesn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pir8radio 1292 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 @ I found this helpful... http://www.howtogeek.com/246670/how-to-control-your-home-theater-pc-with-a-logitech-harmony-remote/ You can add "windows computer" through the remote, or app... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABNParatrooper 6 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I maybe the few or only person here, all I have is a laptop connected to my TV via HDMI. I also have a Roku3. I say that to say, or ask rather, the remotes should still work on the laptop correct? Yeah I know you all swagging 3 and 4 thousand dollar rigs in here, lol. One day young Jedis, I too shall expensive rig have, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest asrequested Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 @ I found this helpful... http://www.howtogeek.com/246670/how-to-control-your-home-theater-pc-with-a-logitech-harmony-remote/ You can add "windows computer" through the remote, or app... Thanks for that. I'd actually forgotten I had set it up already. I stopped using it because the app is terrible. I don't have a remote. Do you have a remote, and does it work well? I keep meaning to go get one, but I like using a trackball and keyboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest asrequested Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Something to consider now, is that CEC is enabled. Anyone try using they're tv remote, yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pir8radio 1292 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) @@abnranger67 yes if you go on ebay and search for "IR PC remote" or something similar.. You'll get all kinds of usb ir remotes that you can use on PC or laptop... @ yes i have this remote for my harmony hub http://www.bestbuy.com/site/logitech-harmony-touch-15-device-universal-remote/6500555.p?id=1218751969062&skuId=6500555&ref=212&loc=1&ksid=300e3484-1168-48f1-bd77-9f2b60e71636&ksprof_id=16&ksaffcode=pg53515&ksdevice=c&gclid=COi0pb_7gM4CFVE0aQodhl4Bpw My girlfriend wont use the app because she can't keep her eyes on the screen and use the phone touch screen.. The remote is nice that you have actual buttons that you can feel and use without having to look down at.. At least i think that remote is the same? I actually bought the harmony hub ultimate and it came with that remote and the hub... This is the package I bought.. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/logitech-harmony-ultimate-home-black/8203175.p?id=1219317044078&skuId=8203175 But i think its the same remote in the link above. Edited July 20, 2016 by pir8radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidFX 135 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Harmony one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest asrequested Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 @@abnranger67 yes if you go on ebay and search for "IR PC remote" or something similar.. You'll get all kinds of usb ir remotes that you can use on PC or laptop... @ yes i have this remote for my harmony hub http://www.bestbuy.com/site/logitech-harmony-touch-15-device-universal-remote/6500555.p?id=1218751969062&skuId=6500555&ref=212&loc=1&ksid=300e3484-1168-48f1-bd77-9f2b60e71636&ksprof_id=16&ksaffcode=pg53515&ksdevice=c&gclid=COi0pb_7gM4CFVE0aQodhl4Bpw My girlfriend wont use the app because she can't keep her eyes on the screen and use the phone touch screen.. The remote is nice that you have actual buttons that you can feel and use without having to look down at.. At least i think that remote is the same? I actually bought the harmony hub ultimate and it came with that remote and the hub... This is the package I bought.. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/logitech-harmony-ultimate-home-black/8203175.p?id=1219317044078&skuId=8203175 But i think its the same remote in the link above. I was looking at that in the store, but I don't need the added functionality that it provides. I us Amazon Echo to turn everything on and off. My receiver is a Pioneer Elite, which comes with a great app (needed for what it can do) and it's network controlled, which I hoped the harmony hub would utilize. But I might buy the basic remote, just for the simple things and guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazik 44 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 IOGEAR Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel Gave up on trying to use remotes quite a bit back. It's just easier for YouTube and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABNParatrooper 6 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 @, that is good, but how does it handle functions like fast forward, rewind etc? I am assuming that you have to use the cursor to drag the progress or make calculated clicks on the progress bar to find where you want to end up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest asrequested Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) IOGEAR Multimedia Keyboard with Laser Trackball and Scroll Wheel Gave up on trying to use remotes quite a bit back. It's just easier for YouTube and such. I used to use one of those. One big problem they have is the bearings for the trackball are plastic, and they wear down pretty quickly. I switched to using this https://www.amazon.com/Adesso-Wireless-Keyboard-Trackball-WKB-3000U/dp/B006H4Y70W/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1469148520&sr=1-10&keywords=adesso+keyboard It has steel bearings. It would appear they don't make them, anymore, so if you want a multimedia keyboard, this one is also an option https://www.amazon.com/SIIG-Wireless-Multimedia-Trackball-JK-WR0412-S1/dp/B003Y4B4H2/ref=pd_sim_147_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=41u9AGbBO3L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL320_SR320%2C320_&psc=1&refRID=Q9JPW8BDCPG0RJQXRRHX Edited July 22, 2016 by Doofus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABNParatrooper 6 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 But well do these trackball keyboards handle the other functions like fast forward and rewind etc? What about things like the * that when pressed will bring up options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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