' Re: Need a new USB IR receiver that works out of the box with OpenELEC.

[MacGyver]

So like the title says I need a new USB IR receiver that works out of the box with OpenELEC.
I currently have 3 HP MCE receivers (gray rounded ones with the dark front), the problem is that the 2 that I have in use with my plasma TVs get blinded (flooded) by the light from the plasma screen. Basically, if ANY light from the TV is seen by these receivers, they stop working very well to maybe not at all, depending on how much light is reaching it.
I have also tried a Rosewell IR receiver, it suffered from the same thing. The only IR receiver that has never had an issue around the plasmas was the original XBOX DVD dongle, which I would gladly use if OpenELEC supported them still (and they could wake up from stand-by).

So I guess the requirements are:
USB
Supported by OpenELEC
Not blinded by a plasma
Support for pretty much the same buttons as the original XBOX DVD dongle
Adheres to the RCA/MCE standard IR codes (at least will work with universal remotes)

Extra:
Will allow USB wake from stand-by (if supported by the host computer)

I use the same universal remote brand and model for all of the XBMCs around the house so whether or not it comes with one is not really important because I'm not going to use it anyway.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

[MacGyver]

Ok, how about one that works around plasma TVs and OpenELEC?

[tobias]

What about a Philips OVU412000 or DELL / Microsoft Premium IR(InfraRed) USB Receiver?

Whatever IR-Code you throw at it - it'll pass it on.
I can't tell you, if thy work well with plasmas, but I couldn't find anything on the web.

[Eric4]

I bought this one: http://www.ebay.nl/itm/Wireless-PC-Remot...335e2039f6

Works out of the box, small formfactor and cheap.

I am happy with it.

[xe]

Just for reference that is not a MCE remote. Its a clone that happens to be wel catered for in OE.

[Eric4]

True, but does work well nonetheless. The receiver part from most remote controls just relay the transmitted code to the USB connection anyway

MacGyver just needs a different receiver, and this is an inexpensive way to try

Although his complaint seems strange to me. I don't own a plasma (LCD for me) but you need quite a bit of IR radiation (light) to saturate the receiver. Does a plasma radiate so much more light then a LCD?
MacGyver, I assume you tried all sorts of ways to position the receiver differently?

[xe]

Absolutely working is working.

But FYI this acts like a keyboard not a remote. So the point is its not a real MCE for those purist who want to buy an MCE and use it potentially elsewhere.

Some poor quality IR receivers suffer from plasma leak but I have not seen it myself ( i can see the IR flashing but a proper MCE IR receiver wont be bothered by it)

[MacGyver]

Thanks guys, I have tried various places for my current HP MCE receivers, but even a window reflection across the room from my plasma is enough to blind the stupid thing. They work ok, as long as there are no reflections or are out of the line of site, but that's about it.

I was really hoping for a non-keyboard receiver.

Any news on the XBOX one, that one always worked around my plasma, but I'm sure you guys have read the saga.

How about, does anyone have one that works with waking up a Foxconn nt330i from sleep.
None of the 3 I have, have ever worked for that. I was hoping to find a known good for plasmas, but a known working with S3 will do.

BTW, all the plasmas are Panasonic.