remote needed

Mike69 · 2008-06-11, 20:54

hi,

im searching for a remote wich can control my htpc, lcd samsung tv, amplifier, and cable tv box (octaltv)
the remote must be cheap

, capable of learning from other remotes (because of cable tv box) and easy to use under MP

tks in advance for your help

DJBlu · 2008-06-12, 08:56

I use the

Philips SRM 5100

It was a pain in the ass to get to install but well worth it.

Works straight away with Vista but not XP.

You can have it control 4 devices.

Description
The perfect solution to operate the Media Center functions of your PC. Just connect the USB dongle to the PC and you can remotely control the TV, DVD and hard disk recording functions of your PC.

Control all media content with a few simple clicks
•Navigate your music files using your TV/monitor
•Direct access key to control Microsoft Media Center PC
•Compatible with WMP10-11, iTunes 6-7, Media Center Edition

Single control solution for most devices and brands
•4-in-1 remote to control your PC, TV, STB and AMP
•Extensive infrared code database for most devices & brands

Great convenience
•Convenient IR learning from another remote

Mike69 · 2008-06-12, 20:38

DJBlu thank you very much for your tip.

you say it doesnt work straight away with xp, but does it work at all?

DJBlu · 2008-06-13, 12:20

Yeah,

There is a guide of sorts here

Philips SRM 5100 - Microsoft Vista 4 In 1 Remote Control

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Mike69 Portal Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 96 Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	remote needed hi, im searching for a remote wich can control my htpc, lcd samsung tv, amplifier, and cable tv box (octaltv) the remote must be cheap , capable of learning from other remotes (because of cable tv box) and easy to use under MP tks in advance for your help

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2008-06-12, 08:56	#2 (permalink)
DJBlu MP Donator Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 112 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I use the Philips SRM 5100 It was a pain in the ass to get to install but well worth it. Works straight away with Vista but not XP. You can have it control 4 devices. Description The perfect solution to operate the Media Center functions of your PC. Just connect the USB dongle to the PC and you can remotely control the TV, DVD and hard disk recording functions of your PC. Control all media content with a few simple clicks •Navigate your music files using your TV/monitor •Direct access key to control Microsoft Media Center PC •Compatible with WMP10-11, iTunes 6-7, Media Center Edition Single control solution for most devices and brands •4-in-1 remote to control your PC, TV, STB and AMP •Extensive infrared code database for most devices & brands Great convenience •Convenient IR learning from another remote

2008-06-12, 20:38	#3 (permalink)
Mike69 Portal Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 96 Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	DJBlu thank you very much for your tip. you say it doesnt work straight away with xp, but does it work at all?

2008-06-13, 12:20	#4 (permalink)
DJBlu MP Donator Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 112 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Yeah, There is a guide of sorts here Philips SRM 5100 - Microsoft Vista 4 In 1 Remote Control