[Q] Ouya IR remote options

[coachclass]

I'd like to know about remote options, specifically for use with XBMC. I don't have a Ouya yet, I just pre-ordered this week.

I have a bluetooth mouse already, but would like something a bit easier to use for simple pause/play/volume changes on XBMC.

Would a USB IR receiver that shows up as an HID device be compatible with the version of Android on the Ouya? Something like this?

http://dx.com/p/multimedia-ir-remote-controller-with-usb-receiver-for-pc-1-cr2025-26368

Apparently it should show up as a keyboard/mouse, according reviews.

Has anyone tried using the controller as a remote for XBMC functions? How well does that work? It seems the ergonomics would make it difficult to use.

 

[coachclass]

So, I'm responding to my own thread. It seems that as long as the USB IR receiver shows up as a keyboard/mouse, you can map the XBMC keys to what ever the remote uses.

While reading about this, I noticed some posts from Windows Media Center users who apparently need to use remotes that are certified for WMC in order to perform all the functions. *Sigh* I'm so glad there are things like XBMC, things written by people who are dedicated to making useful products.

 

[The Old One]

I hope I can use a WMC remote as I have 2 and my WMC PC is dead.

Sent from my rooted Nook HD+

 

[lorddunlow]

Let us know if you get one that works. I would love to have a remote that works.

 

[mertzi]

I'd like to know about remote options, specifically for use with XBMC. I don't have a Ouya yet, I just pre-ordered this week.

I have a bluetooth mouse already, but would like something a bit easier to use for simple pause/play/volume changes on XBMC.

Would a USB IR receiver that shows up as an HID device be compatible with the version of Android on the Ouya? Something like this?

http://dx.com/p/multimedia-ir-remote-controller-with-usb-receiver-for-pc-1-cr2025-26368

Apparently it should show up as a keyboard/mouse, according reviews.

Has anyone tried using the controller as a remote for XBMC functions? How well does that work? It seems the ergonomics would make it difficult to use.

Do you own an android phone or tablet? If so then a controller app is way more convenient imo for managing xbmc. I use yatse. It's better than the ouya controller as it has a lot of neat shortcuts. I use it for xbmc on my Windows machine too. The only negative thing is that volume control doesn't work in the xbmc build that works on the ouya. It probably will further on.

Sent from my GT-I9300

 

[JLCollier2005]

Using the OUYA controller in XBMC isn't too bad, although I found the Official XBMC Controller App to work really well, too.

Truthfully I'm satisfied with using my phone for extended use and the controller for quick stuff. If i had a bluetooth or HID controller I'd probably use it, but I wouldn't go out and buy one for the OUYA.

On a side note, I was looking for an app that works with the OUYA itself and not JUST XBMC. I'm assuming that's what yatse is that Mertzi mentioned, so I'll probably be trying that.

EDIT: I realized yatse is a XBMC controller, is there such a thing as an app that can be used as a universal bluetooth controller?

 

[lovekeiiy]

why not just get a blue tooth remote instead. You won't need some IR dongle uglying the place up then. And even better it doesn't require line of site.

 

[coachclass]

Do you own an android phone or tablet? If so then a controller app is way more convenient imo for managing xbmc.

I have both a phone and a tablet. I know you can use them to control the Ouya, but it's far less convenient than a remote control. I guess it comes down to personal preference.

why not just get a blue tooth remote instead. You won't need some IR dongle uglying the place up then. And even better it doesn't require line of site.

I've thought about using the PS3 remote, but I read some issues with connectivity and having to reboot the Ouya. Have you had any experience with a bleutooth remote, either the PS3 one or some other model?

 

[mertzi]

I have both a phone and a tablet. I know you can use them to control the Ouya, but it's far less convenient than a remote control. I guess it comes down to personal preference.

Of course, everything is subjective, it was just a tip and why I said imo. I love that I can scroll through my library on my phone, both in file mode or category mode like I have for e.g. tv shows and start it from my phone without having to navigate anything at all in XBMC itself. Swipe from left > tv shows > choose show > click on episode and it starts playing. I agree that a controller app is inconvenient if you want to use it for navigating in xbmc, cause then you have to look up and down all the time between your tv and phone's screen. That's why yatse is great, you don't have to look on your tv until what you want to watch has started playing.

 

[lovekeiiy]

... I've thought about using the PS3 remote, but I read some issues with connectivity and having to reboot the Ouya. Have you had any experience with a bleutooth remote, either the PS3 one or some other model?

I hadn't thought about it. I wasn't really planning on using the Ouya for media. Thus, I haven't tried it. I don't have the Ouya setup right now. I'll try to remember, and tinker more with it this weekend. I do have a PS3 remote. I can also try syncing my Logitech DiNovo Mini that I use with my HTPC and see what happens.

 

[player911]

I have an AirMouse I got from Amazon. It has a thumb keyboard and a gyro mouse cursor like a WiiMote. Works great. The cool thing is that its rechargeable and has a built in IR remote on the back for basic stuff like Power, Chan+/-, and Vol+/-. I think I paid like $15 for it.

That would serve multiple purposes.

Update:
Here it is:

http://www.amazon.com/iPazzPort-2-4...=UTF8&qid=1372394393&sr=1-2&keywords=airmouse

Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD app

 

[Shiftone]

Look up FLIRC and you'll be happy.

Little keyboard emulating IR dongle that you can program to use any remote.

 

[The Old One]

Update: The WMC remote receiver Is not working on the OUYA.

 

[mrbadboy]

Update: The WMC remote receiver Is not working on the OUYA.

the receiver and the remote from ZOTAC works... kinda.... I cant get my USB UIRT to work with the zotac remote tho, would be gr8 if the uirt could work well with ouya. Thats all Im missing to have a complete living room being controlled by my 10" tablet. Bought a Griffin beacon for the soul purpus of that.

If any1 gets the uirt to receive and work on ouya properly i´d love to know how u did.

 

[mindslave]

MCE Remote and IR work in OUYA XBMC app perfect for me. What doesn't work is the "O" button to select the XBMC app from the OUYA dashboard. But I can navigate the dashboard with the MCE Remote's mouse type pad and arrow buttons fine. It's power button also works like OUYA's center button.

Anyone have a good free android app to program the OUYA controller buttons into the MCE?

 

[uberNoobZA]

Look up FLIRC and you'll be happy.

Little keyboard emulating IR dongle that you can program to use any remote.

Thanks. Just ordered one !!

S-Penned on my GT-N8000 using XDA Premium 4

 

[tjsooley]

can someone with CWM as recovery and a remote check and see if the remote works in CWM?

 

[FWBase]

can someone with CWM as recovery and a remote check and see if the remote works in CWM?

My remote works in CWM

 

[tjsooley]

My remote works in CWM

Thanks, What remote do you have?
Fully functional?
IE: can navigate and select things from the menu?

 

[FWBase]

Thanks, What remote do you have?
Fully functional?
IE: can navigate and select things from the menu?

I use Flirc (beta firmware) with a Harmony One. The remote I programmed as a Revue (Google TV).

CWM works simply because Flirc acts as a keyboard. no problem navigating, selecting, etc.

Android apps is a bit more work. I used a guide* on forum flirc as a starting point.

* I can not post website link, google "[GUIDE] Flirc getting to work with OUYA"