![]() I have been testing Raspberry Pi and HTPC with the HDMI CEC adapter to control the Kodi with my TV remote. The reason why I favor Flirc over HDMI CEC is the flexibility. However, if you have a modern TV with HDMI CEC capability, you might wonder what is the point of having a Flirc device if you can use, for example, Raspberry Pi with the built-in HDMI CEC adapter. If your TV is not HDMI CEC capable, then the only practical way to control HTPC with your TV remote (or with Logitech Harmony) is with the Flirc USB IR receiver. In other words, you can use your TV’s remote control to send key presses to the Kodi or any other application that supports libCEC on your HTPC. HDMI CEC is a technology that allows your TV and HTPC to talk with each other over the HDMI cable. The Flirc is a little USB infrared receiver that outputs presses on a remote control button as keyboard input to any app such as Kodi. Why you should choose Flirc over HDMI CEC Logitech Harmony Smart Control (optional).In order to complete this guide, you will need: If you prefer not to use the Logitech Harmony, I will also show you how to use Flirc to control your HTPC, Raspberry Pi or Amazon Fire TV running Kodi (was XBMC) media center using any remote. Over the years, I have tried many remote controls and IR receivers, but nothing has ever worked perfectly until I found this combo: Flirc USB adapter and Logitech Harmony Smart remote control. You will also learn how to use voice commands with the Logitech Harmony Hub. In this post, I will show you the perfect way to control your entertainment center smart home devices using a Logitech Harmony Hub and Flirc adapter. ![]() Maybe I did not document the very lasts steps, but if you made it this far, I guess you will be able to complete it succesfully.I’ve added a section on how to voice control your smart devices with Harmony Hub. On KODI, go to the Settings (via the Cog wheel on the top left of the home screen) > LibreELEC > Bluetooth and select Harmony Keyboard It is only after all these steps that the Harmony hub will be starting Bluetooth pairing! Which device do you use to control volume in your Watch PC Activity: I selected my A/V receiverĪfter completing that step for both your devices, go to the next step.Īre you able to see and hear the content coming from your Microsoft Media Player: YES If any of the devices are not on, use the ON buttons to turn them on and then confirm by pressing MY DEVICES ARE ON Press the arrow pointing to the right at the right top of the App. In my situation I also selected my TV and A/V receiver. Select the devices you want to include in your Activity. On the POWER ON TEST screen just press POWER ON and answer YES on the question Did your Microsoft Media Player power ON?ĭo you want to create an Activity with it now? YES Launch the Harmony App on your mobile device and go to menu > Harmony Setup > Add/Edit Devices & Activities > DEVICES > ADD DEVICE > ENTERTAINEMENT DEVICE. ![]() If you use an A/V receiver, make sure your receiver and TV are set to the right input. If your Raspberry Pi is directly connected to your display (probably via an HDMI cable), that should not be any issue. Make sure your Raspberry Pi is turned on and your TV (or monitor) displays the output of the Raspberry Pi. ![]()
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