This little usb device is easy to set up--but there are no instructions. The instructions that are on the web are scattered and bits and pieces are all you get. I got it to work...finally...and it works great!
I use the harmony hub using the simple remote. I do not use the iphone version as a remote control using bluetooth. If I did I would not need this USB device since the Shield has bluetooth. Since I don't use the iphone as a remote--the 16gb version of the Shielld and a Harmony Remote will not work without this FLIRC as it is no IR. I think the 500gb N. shield has IR built in...but am not sure.
These steps may not work for you; particularly if you have a different harmony remote than I do...and I am going off memory.
I also use mac OSX.
I plugged the FLIRC in my imac USB port. I downloaded the Flirc software. Once installed, the software auto checked for firmware updates. There was an update. the Flirc updated.
Once updated. I pulled the FLIRC out of the imac USB port.
I plugged in my harmony hub and used myharmony,com.
You need to add the FLIRC as a device. DO NOT ADD the Nvidia Shield as a device on the harmony for IR on the 16gb machine. It will do you no good. You have to pretend that the FLIRC is the N. Shield basically for the set up to the harmony if you are using IR.
Add device on the harmony.
Manufacture: FLIRC
Model #: Kodi
It should appear as a device now.
You have to now set up an activity for the FLIRC. (Remember, pretend this is the N. Shield in your mind)
Click Add activity
I clicked "additional watch tv"-- I then changed it to watch Nvidia in the next screen. On the hub and simple remote--this does not really matter what you call it except for identification purposes. You can call it whatever you want.
Click your set ups that you want...just make sure you select the FLIRC as one of you choices. I clicked the TV; receiver; and FLIRC. Make sure you click the TV as how to show the video. The rest is how ever your set up is. (HDMI 1; 2 ;3 etc.)
On the simple remote you have to set up the 3 buttons to power on activities. Click "buttons" from the main menu of the remote in myharmony and click which button you want for the Nvidia. Again- this is for the harmony hub using the simple remote.
Sync the remote.
Plug the harmony hub back in as if you are using it on your TV as normal.
Take a laptop so you are near the harmony hub and your Shield. Plug the FLIRC into your laptops' USB port. Open the FLIRC Software. You should see a remote on the screen. Grab your harmony simple remote. Once the FLIRC software is open--with the FLIRC in the laptops USB port--use your mouse to click the top left under "controllers". Find Nvidia Shield and select it. You should now see the Shields remote on the screen. Click go or start ( I cannot remember) and you will see a green light highlighting what the SHIELD REMOTE DOES. For example it will highlight the top of the arrow keys as "up" etc. when these are highlighted--you click on your HARMONY remote where you want it. I did up; down; side RT; side LT and center just like the Shield remote; For " Back" I clicked on the harmony what I use for the back key; and I clicked on the harmony "menu" key when it got to the home key on the Shield. (But you can program the keys whatever your preference. Once it is done that is it. You can save the settings onto your desktop if you want.
Unplug the FLIRC from the laptop USB port and plug it into the Nvidia shield's USB port.
Use your harmony simple remote.
NOTE: I had to use a usb extender on the N. Shield from the back to the front.; but some people report that it works fine without one. Why an extender?: If the IR signal is not "read" the remote won't work and the USB port is in the back of the Shield.
I tested it and everything works great. Hope this helps. It was a hassle setting it up as I did not know what I was doing. I pieced together items from the internet and got it figured out.
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Product Description
Flirc: Tiny but Simple
The USB Flirc makes it easy to control your devices.
It even adds functionality to devices that ship with overly simplistic remotes.
Plug it in. Set it up. It just works.
The USB Flirc works anywhere with anything
The Flirc can be set up to work with virtually any box that has a USB plug, from the Raspberry Pi to the Fire TV to a gigantic Windows Media Center.
While its primary use is with Media Centers and Set Top boxes, you can pair it with virtually any remote control and any box/computer, which means it even works for advancing slides while giving presentations from your laptop or navigating a webpage from across the room.
With a little elbow grease, you can actually use one to launch applications, start up games, and put your PC to sleep.
Universal Remote Support
If you have a universal remote, there is almost certain a USB Flirc profile available to work with. And if not, you can program a universal remote to work with the USB Flirc just like any other remote might.
Plug n Play
Once you've paired your Flirc and remote with the software, you can keep using the two across computers, laptops, and other devices, no software necessary. Just unplug the Flirc from your computer and plug it into your Shield or Pi. It will continue to "just work."
Compatible with
- Raspberry Pi
- NVIDIA Shield
- Fire TV (with USB ports)
- Windows, Mac, and Linux
- All IR remotes, including universal remotes with profiles
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Works great. Very versatile. Poor documentation.
This was easy to install and setup once you find the download source. I can’t believe that a company would ship a product with zero information. A simple note or QR Code leading to their website for download or documentation would be helpful. Be sure to select the controller from drop down menu. I use "Full Keyboard" with EventGhost. You and use key combinations CTL - # or Ctrl - Alt - #.
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