MCE Remote control In LH

[viperez]

I have the Soundblaster Audigy2 Platinum, which comes with it's own remote control. I just recieved my Media Center Remote Control from HP (via spare parts), and I was wondering if the MCE remote control could use the Soundblaster's IR port to control the MCE OS. If anyone has any ideas, that would be great.

[AlphaAlien]

almost any remote will work fine in MCE. You shouldn't have a problem using the IR Blaster from the Audigy2 w/o a problem. If you need help configuring the remote let me know

[PhantazM]

Where did you get the remote from?

Thanks

[viperez]

HP Spare Parts. They actually sent me 2.

[AlphaAlien]

viperez: any chance of them sending everyone a remote or 2? and have a link handy?

[PhantazM]

Did they send you just the remote or the remote and the receiver/transmitter?

If you have a link, please post.

Thanks

[viperez]

The remote control and the receiver/transmitter are seperate part #s. The receiver/transmitter is external, and connects via usb. It also comes with the IR blaster for your cable/sattelite box.

Here's the link:
https://partsdirect.hp.com/ePDO/default/mainmenu.asp

5187-1951 Remote Control
5187-2503 Receiver/IR Blaster

[PhantazM]

Did you order the emitter? If so, does it need drivers or do they come with MCE?

Thanks

[viperez]

I plugged the emmiter to my current laptop via USB port, and XP detected and automatically installed the drivers for it. So no extra drivers were needed.

[PhantazM]

SWEET ! Thanks for the info. I ordered them but there on back order.

Thanks

[VAG]

Grab the attachment I post here ;)
http://www.hardwaregeeks.com/board/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5680

[mightymouse]

They are still out of stock. Has anyone had luck ordering the Philips Remote and IR Receiver from accessmicro.com?