[mythtv-users] USB IR receiver and TiVO remote

[Rich West]

Hamish Moffatt wrote:
> Hi,
> I'm using a TiVO remote with a homebrew serial IR receiver currently.
> However I just bought a new frontend which does not have a legacy serial
> port, so I need USB.
>
> Are there any USB receivers that work with a TiVO remote?
> Or am I going to have to buy a remote+receiver combo, like the Media
> Centre remote?
>
> Does the Media Centre remote have a good mapping of buttons to Myth
> functionality? I suppose it should since it's a PVR. I always thought
> the TiVO remote was a good choice because the functionality is similar.

Just buy a USB->Serial adapter and use what you already have.

I have a bunch from
http://www.emtcompany.com/products/adapters/dxubdb9-usb-to-serial-db9-adapter-cable.htm. 
They work, they are priced right, and shipping is free!

-Rich