[Discussion] 3rd party remotes for Shield TV?!

by spanking_constantly

I've seen plenty of discussion about Harmony remotes working, some OEM TV remotes working and the Fire TV/Stick remotes working on Shield TV. How about 3rd party remotes you can buy on amazon/ebay? Shield TV has built in IR as well as HDMI CEC support. I've seen various remotes that advertise to be working on android tv/shield tv, has anyone tried any of these?

Here's a few of the ones I'm referring to:

  1. Inteset 4-in-1 Universal Backlit IR Learning Remote for use with Nvidia Shield Android TV

  2. OURSPOP MeLE F10 Deluxe 2.4GHz IR Learning keyboad Mouse Wireless Remote Control Keyboard for Android TV

  3. Aerb 2.4G Mini Wireless Keyboard Mouse Multifunctional W Infrared Remote Learning & [3-Gyro + 3-Gsensor] Air Control for Android Smart TV Box

  4. W-Shark 2015 Release 2.4G Professional Wireless Mini Flying Air Mouse Remote Keyboard Multi-media Remote Control 3D Motion Sense for PC/Smart TV/Android

  5. Vigica Mx3-M Multifunction 2.4ghz Air Mouse Mini Wireless Keyboard Infrared Remote Control 3 gyro 3 gsensor Voice Switch for Xbmc for Android TV

  6. VENSMILE Dual Side 2.4G Fly Air Mouse + Wireless Keyboard + 3D Somatic Handle + Android IR Remote

Any input on if any these would work with Shield TV? Has anyone tried something similar?

recursivelynumerable

I have the Aerb remote. It works pretty well with one major caveat -- the back button doesn't map properly to Android's back function (it treats it as a right click).

Otherwise I really like the air mouse functionality, which helps out a lot for apps that do not have native Android TV versions (i.e., the TWC TV app).

gmax111

I have the Mele F10. It works well and doesn't exactly have that cheap feel like the others may.

NedSc

If you want a minimalistic remote that is cheaper and has slightly more buttons than the shield remote: I would get the Amazon Fire TV stick replacement remote (non voice). It's bluetooth and works exactly as expected on the Shield TV. Plus, it's only $15 USD.

oathyvne

I'm interested in this as well. Does anyone know of any that also support voice control?

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