Alternative to the Apple Remote

Are there any cool alternatives to the Apple Remote in terms of keyboard and pointer control? Would the Logitech diNovo Mini work with the AppleTV???

Mac Mini, Mac OS X (10.5), 2 GHZ Processor, 2GB Ram, 320GB Hd

Posted on Oct 24, 2009 2:27 PM

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Oct 24, 2009 2:33 PM in response to buechler66

well the dinovo mini is a bluetooth device, so that would be a no.

any device would need to be IR to be able to control the appletv.
any of the logitech harmony remotes can control it (as will any other remote that can learn functions).

the remote app on the iphone/ipod touch can control the appletv and provides keyboard entry as well.

Oct 25, 2009 11:29 AM in response to buechler66

My home theater installer sold me a RF universal remote (which unfortunately, only pro installers can get the programming software for)...but it just learnt the IR commands from the apple remote and now I have only one remote that works my whole system including dimming lights with all my gear in a separate room. It's the Complete Control MX-880

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