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Recommendation for home theatre (htpc) software and remote control

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  • Home Theatre
  • VLC
  • htpc
  • remote control
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July 21, 2014 8:58:45 PM

Hi guys, I am in the process of building a home theater PC (HTPC) and are having trouble deciding on a remote control solution. Currently I have VLC installed for movies and WMP for audio. I may also install something like media portal but not sure if this would handle movies like VLC. My best remote control solution is a wireless keyboard but I have a feeling there maybe something specific to HTPC remote control out there. Any suggestions for a good HTPC software/remote combo would be helpful.

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July 21, 2014 9:20:04 PM

If you are only watching videos and listening to music VLC and WMP is all that you need - no special home theater software is required. A good remote control solution is Vectir PC remote control. You will need an Android phone or tablet with the Vectir PC remote control app installed on it. The free version gives you access to all basic player controls. The full version enables remote desktop and music/playlist browsing. Its like RDP software but with application specific remotes for VLC, WMP, iTunes, Winamp etc. Plus remotes for mouse and keyboard. I found this when searching for a replacement for my wireless keyboard. Saved a few dollars since I didn't have to buy a new piece of hardware. Give it a go. The Vectir remote control app is also available for Windows Phone and BlackBerry 10.
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July 21, 2014 9:36:01 PM

Thanks dude! I have a Nexus 10 tablet and never considered using it as my HTPC remote control. I have Vectir remote control installed already and can't believe how well it works! Not quite the same as having physical buttons to press but I will probably get used to it. A quick test with the VLC and WMP remotes all seems to work very well. Thanks again ;-)
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