Alternative to the Apple Remote

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.

Maybe it does but the appletv offers no such support for that. The USB port on the appletv has no end-user function so cannot be used for anything

actually, can't you use the iphone as an apple tv remote? that's pretty cool. you might not have an iphone, but it answers the question of whether there are any cool remotes compatible with the atv!!!

the_brein wrote:
actually, can't you use the iphone as an apple tv remote? that's pretty cool. you might not have an iphone, but it answers the question of whether there are any cool remotes compatible with the atv!!!

yes i did say that the remote app on the iphone/ipod touch can be used.

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

there are plenty of learning remote controls out there (and they aren't exclusive to pro installers).

i use the logitech harmony one to control everything.