Review of the G10 Remote

by makhay

It is sold by a few different brands: STRQUA, Avatto, WeChip, Dupad, etc. The G10 Remote is a pretty great replacement remote for the Nvidia Shield, especially for around $10. It connects via a usb dongle you connect to your shield, it takes two AAA batteries. It replaces *ALMOST* all functionality of the Shield remote and improves upon it in some areas.

Pros:

  • Power Button - duh.
  • Mic works flawlessly, for assistant and in apps.
  • comfortable to hold
  • Volume buttons and mute.
  • Air mouse is sort of cool.

Cons

  • Press and hold for home button - takes some getting used to, but works.
  • Some buttons don't do much of anything - like the menu button, page keys, etc.
  • Wish there was a TV toggle and that you could program multiple buttons.
  • Cant figure out how to activate (task manager?) open apps since you can't quick double tap home key.
  • Colors are not as bright as the picture - you sort of just have to feel where the buttons are - no back light.

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Bigga85

Does it have an IR blaster to control the TV?

RussianGunOwner

So, for the buttons that don't do much, you can program yourself.

dbnels288

Thanks for teaching me how the home button works. I just got one a couple weeks ago and that was my issue. Power button is one of the main reasons I got it.

sli1209

Just so you know, the menu button does work in certain apps, like Perfect Player for example. It's definitely a good remote. The one thing I have an issue with is when the keyboard comes on the screen to do searches, it won't register when I choose a letter. I have to use the android TV app which can be a pain if I don't have my phone on me.

padmanek

Would this work with Mibox S? I hate the Mibox remote, it's so loud. Unless my is somehow defective. And it doesn't seem to be able to turn on my TV.

Ruphies

I really want a remote that activates the Assistant and has a working mic button. Does this work that way or do you have to activate the search manually then hold the mic?

sheinmantom

Hey! Does the back button work with plex?