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Where can I share IR remote codes so they are accessible to everyone in an easy manner? (discuss.tchncs.de)

submitted 6 months ago by unknowing8343@discuss.tchncs.de to c/opensource@lemmy.ml

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Is there a database of sorts for these things? It seems like there should be.

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[-] DontNoodles@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 6 months ago

I'm setting up a media PC for my TV using refurbished hardware. The biggest pain right now is controlling the interface. I got one of those cheap keyboards with trackpads but they stopped working in a month. Reading this post makes me wonder if I can reuse one of the old IR remotes lying around in my home. Generating shortcut keys and binding them might be easy but what can be done for text/voice to text input?

[-] JoeKrogan@lemmy.world 0 points 6 months ago

Kdeconnect works great too if you are using linux and android

[-] DontNoodles@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 6 months ago

I came across a reference to kdeconnect while reading related stuff but I really looked it up after your comment. I'm using Debian on my machine and am currently using free version of Remote Mouse which allows very limited actions without posting. Kdeconnect sounds like it could take care of that and more. I just hope it supports two person controlling the same PC.

This will be in complimentary to a physical button IR remote that I'm aiming to implement after this post. Thanks.

[-] fxdave@lemmy.ml 2 points 6 months ago

there won't be two pointers, but multiple devices are supported

[-] DontNoodles@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 6 months ago

Yeah, I'm not wishing for two pointers either. The current setup with Remote Mouse software allows two devices to move the single pointer at the same time but since kdeconnect software allows sharing of files and notifications from phone onto the PC, I'm not sure how connecting two devices will work. Guess I'll figure it out as I set it up.