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FadeZ
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Hey guys anyone know the best way to control my HTPC (using plex) with my tv remote?

 

I found flirc but not sure if its the best way or not.

 

I have a google tv NSX-32GT1

 

 

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Hey guys anyone know the best way to control my HTPC (using plex) with my tv remote?

 

I found flirc but not sure if its the best way or not.

 

I have a google tv NSX-32GT1

I had a client that wanted this as part of his budget for the HTPC I was building him.

 

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If your TV supports CEC you can potentially control Plex / XBMC directly from your TV remote via HDMI. The catch is that most graphics cards don't support CEC. But you can get adapters such as this.

Alternatively you could get a universal remote such as the Logitech Harmony series and a cheap IR receiver for your HTPC.

Note: A quick search of your TV and CEC shows that it does indeed support it.

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In case you can't figure out how to use your (or any other) remote, you might want to check out the official Plex app (I know there is one for Android, not sure about other platforms). The Plex app has a built-in remote which works through Wi-Fi if I'm not mistaken.

Another alternative could be a wireless mouse/keyboard such as the Logitech K400. I have one of those myself for my HTPC, and it works pretty well.

 

Hope this helps  :) .

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the htc one has that functionality 

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In case you can't figure out how to use your (or any other) remote, you might want to check out the official Plex app (I know there is one for Android, not sure about other platforms). The Plex app has a built-in remote which works through Wi-Fi if I'm not mistaken.

Another alternative could be a wireless mouse/keyboard such as the Logitech K400. I have one of those myself for my HTPC, and it works pretty well.

 

Hope this helps  :) .

Plex has remote apps for iOS and Windows Phone as well. There are 3rd party ones that have the same functionality too.

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