Remote control woes... Rii MX3 MX6 / WeChip - No Infrared Control

by kilna

So I have now gone through 3 models of remote control, they all have problems on several different TVs in my house.

  • Rii MX3
  • Rii MX6 (The version without the C1 button)
  • WeChip W1

The MX3's back button didn't work (it acted as a right-mouse-click which doesn't work in a lot of Android TV apps), so that one was out. The other two didn't work for IR volume after programming. My Tivo Stream 4k does not pass keyboard-based volume/mute as CEC to my TVs, so I need the claimed infrared programability of these remotes. They register the power button properly during IR programming, and they appear to accept the programming of volume, but they only seem to send them as keyboard codes after it exits programming mode.

I need a remote that will send IR for Vol +/-, Mute, and Power, and keys for at least home, back, direction and OK. I would prefer one with a keyboard on the back, as all the above are, but it's not a strict requirement. Is there any remote that can do this that doesn't cost as much as the Stream 4k did?

I had the Harmony remote system, but with the new streaming player I am paring down to one Android TV per television (4 of them) and I want a separate remote for me and my wife in the living room for 5 total, so something that isn't $100 each is a must, preferably in the under $25 range... A Harmony for each of 4 rooms is absolutely overkill for something that should be a simple solution.

sinistar2000

I have a simplemcom RT 200, (bought a few months back). Use it with NVIDIA shield TV. Has all functions you want including fairly accurate air mouse, and a keyboard on the back. Rechargeable. Works great compared to others which I kept having issues with and wasn’t expensive for what you’re getting. Recommended..

kilna

Some more ideas:

  1. I know I can use a universal IR remote and get a FLIRC to receive android button presses, but I'd prefer the reliability of 2.4ghz if possible.
  2. Is there an IR transmitter and some app that I can configure to send IR signals for volume from the streaming box to the TV?
jamesearlsnakeyes

I use the 2nd gen FireTV remotes for my Android TV boxes. You'll need a Firestick to initially pair it to - then use Device Management under settings on the Firestick to program the IR blaster power & volume.

The remote will retain it's IR coding, then use bluetooth pairing/add accessory on your Android TV to pair the remote to it. I'm using one with a Shield TV and one with a Mi Box S.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B6L2QCF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_EmltFb5RRNNEH

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I recently purchased an Rii remote control from Amazon (I forget the model) and I too was annoyed to find that not all the buttons can be IR recorded. It appears that only the power and the four colour buttons on the bottom (red, green, yellow, and blue) can be mapped. I was also annoyed to find that not all keys generate key click events. Fortunately for me, I use this primarily with a Mac mini and with some free software as well as a browser extension that injects js, I have mapped every key I need to the functionality I want.

Saying all of that, I would not recommend the Rii to anyone wanting a good air mouse as it is a mismatch of IR programmable buttons, mouse click buttons, keyboard buttons and media key buttons.

throwaway1212l

Try this Rii K25. Volume controls work with my Vizio sound bar, I can control Shield TV with DPad, and has keyboard on backside.

https://smile.amazon.com/Rii-Multifunction-Portable-Wireless-Rechargeable/dp/B06XHF7DNQ/ref=sr_1_33?dchild=1&keywords=rii&qid=1598936058&sr=8-33