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Macbook Harmony Remote Windows Media Center

I'm not really sure where to post this question...


I have a 2008 Macbook with bootcamp, and Windows 7 installed on it. I bought a USB tuner, and antenna, to use it as a media center.


I also got a Harmony Smart Contol remote. I can't seem to get the remote to control the Media Center (macbook)...

I can't get the computer to respond at all.


Any ideas?


Thanks

Posted on Oct 13, 2013 10:47 PM

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Posted on Oct 14, 2013 6:11 AM

As I understand it, the IR receiver drivers only recognize Apple remotes—even using Boot Camp. There are purportedly some workarounds out there, but I've yet to find one. As a result, you're probably out of luck if you were hoping to use a Media Center remote or something that emulates that. I ended up still using an external IR receiver to control my (Mac mini-based) Windows Media Center.


Richard Gunther

Microsoft Windows Entertainment and Connected Home MVP

The Digital Media Zone | Entertainment 2.0 | Home: On

http://thedigitalmediazone.com

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Oct 14, 2013 6:11 AM in response to gfracerx

As I understand it, the IR receiver drivers only recognize Apple remotes—even using Boot Camp. There are purportedly some workarounds out there, but I've yet to find one. As a result, you're probably out of luck if you were hoping to use a Media Center remote or something that emulates that. I ended up still using an external IR receiver to control my (Mac mini-based) Windows Media Center.


Richard Gunther

Microsoft Windows Entertainment and Connected Home MVP

The Digital Media Zone | Entertainment 2.0 | Home: On

http://thedigitalmediazone.com

Oct 14, 2013 7:42 AM in response to gfracerx

That works like a charm for me. Make sure your IR receiver has line of site to where you'll use your remote, and (of course) set up your Harmony to work with Media Center. I use this receiver with my Mac Mini: http://www.amazon.com/Dell-OVU400307-Microsoft-Hewlett-Packard-Compatible/dp/B00 5AI4XFA/


Richard Gunther

Microsoft Windows Entertainment and Connected Home MVP

The Digital Media Zone | Entertainment 2.0 | Home: On

http://thedigitalmediazone.com

Macbook Harmony Remote Windows Media Center

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