Boxee Box remote and Logitech Harmony

**richy240** · September 14th, 2010, 10:11 AM

So I am interested in replacing my dedicated HTPC with a Boxee Box, but I am concerned about the remote. I am hoping an Admin might be able to answer a couple questions...

I have tried hard to get rid and stay rid of all my remote controls, and even Boxee on my PC is controlled by a Harmony Remote. I am curious if there will be any way to continue using a different remote with Boxee. I do not very often need the keyboard that the Boxee Box remote will provide, and if I do need this I often will use my iPhone instead of another remote control.

So, what are my options? Or do I forgo the Boxee Box entirely because of this (because I would rather use my PC and existing remote than be required to have another remote control laying around). Do I need to purchase an RF Harmony remote?

I want the Boxee Box rather than a PC, but this would be a deal-breaker for me.

Thanks!

**amdhunter** · September 14th, 2010, 10:39 AM

Hah! I just registered to post this EXACT same post. Make's me wonder how many others are thinking the same way we are.

While it is a pretty nice remote, I'd have no intention of using it. I am sure the Harmony remotes will be adapted to work later on though.

I am *this close* to pre-ordering on Amazon.

**richy240** · September 14th, 2010, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by amdhunter

I am *this close* to pre-ordering on Amazon.

Me too. The only thing that is holding me back is the remote.

**dan1son** · September 14th, 2010, 11:14 AM

I've seen information saying a standard IR receiver will still work, but you'll need to buy it separately. I don't think anyone will know for sure.

**darcilicious** · September 14th, 2010, 11:17 AM

I've seen the same info, just can't recall where and can't seem to find the reference...

**Rulo** · September 14th, 2010, 11:19 AM

Avner has said that the Boxee Box will support IR dongles. Any WMC compatible IR receiver should work. This is from Avner blog post yesterday:

Avner Ronen September 13, 2010 at 10:36 pm
CEC is cool, but I think it’s still a bit early technology. We looked at it and seems different devices manufacturers implement it in different ways, and overall the experience isn’t great.

Regarding IR, we support IR dongles compatible with Windows MCE spec.

For the iPhone/iPod remote, that is over WiFi only. For Android, there are already a few of those made by the community, and should work just as well as the iPod/iPhone remote.

This one would be a good option:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-003-_-Product

**richy240** · September 14th, 2010, 11:30 AM

That's great news... Pre-ordering now.

EDIT: Ordered. I can't wait.

**hamish_18** · September 24th, 2010, 10:41 PM

I currently use this remote and love it. Just thought I would throw that out. Only thing is I can't get my movies to work right. I can't navigate through the movie selections, like hit ok to start the movie if that makes sense. Hopefully I can find something on here about that..