Hello,
results of testing for the remote control #2 are a success, I can confirm Kodi with remote control on Linux Lite 3.2 works perfectly. On the older computer and also the i7 computer.
Test Results
It can do every numbered item (1 thru 9) that remote control #1 above can do.
Additionally it can do -
10/ open Kodi by navigating the Linux Lite desktop menu .
11/ close Kodi using Kodi buttons
12/ control the volume using the remotes volume controls
13/ open home screen of Kodi whilst a video or music is being playing
14/ navigate the mini player gui on home screen for audio and video
..........and more see below
Buttons used -
Every button on the remote #2 works except 1, the red shutdown button.
As you click the buttons you know where you are in Kodi as the buttons in Kodi that are selected highlight as usual.
Ideal remote for Linux Lite and Kodi.
Buttons unused
There are 1 extra buttons that are not needed on the remote.
The unused button is the red shutdown button.
Other tests -
1/checked if with Kodi closed it moved the mouse, or if any remote buttons caused any action on the desktop -
Full and total control of the entire desktop, including 2 ways to produce context menus on the desktop for creating new folders or files.
2/ opened vlc, youtube to MP3, and firefox, tested to see if could be controlled using remote, this works , it can control volume in vlc using the volume buttons, although it adjusts system volume, not vlc volume. VLC volume can be controlled using the cursor from the remote.
It can use menus, adjust screen size to full or smaller, seek in music, seek in video in vlc. Stop a track skip track in both directions.
3/ it can navigate this Linux Lite Forum - it'd be super 8) if the home button of remote was hacked/mapped, so pressing it opens the browser and loads the Linux Lite Forum
4/ in install/remove programs, you can install programs
5/ install updates, it can install updates, you will need to type your password.
6/ it can open and navigate Thunderbird
7/ it can empty the recycle bin, and guys I know taking out the bin is important for you
It can do all this because in addition to being a very similar sized and shaped remote to #1, it has a button to convert it on the fly into an air mouse
8/ I have tried this remote with the mouse plugged in, and without any mouse plugged in, and it works exactly the same both ways, in addition to controlling Kodi, and other areas, it could be used temporarily if your mouse broke until a replacement can be obtained. It only moves in lines vertically and horizontally, no diagonal movement. It can move by press , press press , each press moving it a short distance, or you can hold the button down if you like your cursor action fast.
Supreme Design -
Above the red home button it has an inward pip, this is an assistive technology, it allows positive identification of the orientation of the remote, and thus enables the user to know where each button is in relation to that.
Remote #1 does not have any assistive technology in its design.
Batteries -
Remote #1 uses a coin cell (like watch batteries, but it would be some big watch). The battery comes supplied with the remote.
Remote #2 uses x2 of AAA batteries which are found at most stores, the remote does not come supplied with batteries, I used Duracell Industrial, although you could hijack them from the tv remote once the home has become Kodified
What remote did I use -
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The remote is sold on ebay. (I will be adding a photo of the remote soon)
This remote is sold with receiver and is Logo Free for £3.13 GBP ! a saving of £13.86 over remote #1
It has a nice space that would have looked better if it had arrived with a feather and Linux Lite Logo on it.
I hope it helps some members around their homes with an additional way of enjoying their Linux Lite computers.
Reasons for Test #3 -
Kodi remote test #3 is coming soon, (remote on its way) remote #3 will be my final Kodi remote test.
1/ cheaper price than #1 remote, double the price of #2 remote, the middle range remote price wise.
2/ claimed additional functionality, gestures pad, and has a keyboard.
After which there will be a poll for community members to vote on their favorite remote, functionality wise.
Then there will be a competition for voters.
results of testing for the remote control #2 are a success, I can confirm Kodi with remote control on Linux Lite 3.2 works perfectly. On the older computer and also the i7 computer.
Test Results
It can do every numbered item (1 thru 9) that remote control #1 above can do.
Additionally it can do -
10/ open Kodi by navigating the Linux Lite desktop menu .
11/ close Kodi using Kodi buttons
12/ control the volume using the remotes volume controls
13/ open home screen of Kodi whilst a video or music is being playing
14/ navigate the mini player gui on home screen for audio and video
..........and more see below
Buttons used -
Every button on the remote #2 works except 1, the red shutdown button.
As you click the buttons you know where you are in Kodi as the buttons in Kodi that are selected highlight as usual.
Ideal remote for Linux Lite and Kodi.
Buttons unused
There are 1 extra buttons that are not needed on the remote.
The unused button is the red shutdown button.
Other tests -
1/checked if with Kodi closed it moved the mouse, or if any remote buttons caused any action on the desktop -
Full and total control of the entire desktop, including 2 ways to produce context menus on the desktop for creating new folders or files.
2/ opened vlc, youtube to MP3, and firefox, tested to see if could be controlled using remote, this works , it can control volume in vlc using the volume buttons, although it adjusts system volume, not vlc volume. VLC volume can be controlled using the cursor from the remote.
It can use menus, adjust screen size to full or smaller, seek in music, seek in video in vlc. Stop a track skip track in both directions.
3/ it can navigate this Linux Lite Forum - it'd be super 8) if the home button of remote was hacked/mapped, so pressing it opens the browser and loads the Linux Lite Forum
4/ in install/remove programs, you can install programs
5/ install updates, it can install updates, you will need to type your password.
6/ it can open and navigate Thunderbird
7/ it can empty the recycle bin, and guys I know taking out the bin is important for you
It can do all this because in addition to being a very similar sized and shaped remote to #1, it has a button to convert it on the fly into an air mouse
8/ I have tried this remote with the mouse plugged in, and without any mouse plugged in, and it works exactly the same both ways, in addition to controlling Kodi, and other areas, it could be used temporarily if your mouse broke until a replacement can be obtained. It only moves in lines vertically and horizontally, no diagonal movement. It can move by press , press press , each press moving it a short distance, or you can hold the button down if you like your cursor action fast.
Supreme Design -
Above the red home button it has an inward pip, this is an assistive technology, it allows positive identification of the orientation of the remote, and thus enables the user to know where each button is in relation to that.
Remote #1 does not have any assistive technology in its design.
Batteries -
Remote #1 uses a coin cell (like watch batteries, but it would be some big watch). The battery comes supplied with the remote.
Remote #2 uses x2 of AAA batteries which are found at most stores, the remote does not come supplied with batteries, I used Duracell Industrial, although you could hijack them from the tv remote once the home has become Kodified
What remote did I use -
The remote is sold on ebay. (I will be adding a photo of the remote soon)
This remote is sold with receiver and is Logo Free for £3.13 GBP ! a saving of £13.86 over remote #1
It has a nice space that would have looked better if it had arrived with a feather and Linux Lite Logo on it.
I hope it helps some members around their homes with an additional way of enjoying their Linux Lite computers.
Reasons for Test #3 -
Kodi remote test #3 is coming soon, (remote on its way) remote #3 will be my final Kodi remote test.
1/ cheaper price than #1 remote, double the price of #2 remote, the middle range remote price wise.
2/ claimed additional functionality, gestures pad, and has a keyboard.
After which there will be a poll for community members to vote on their favorite remote, functionality wise.
Then there will be a competition for voters.