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The thing is, apps for TVs work relativley well. If I could run something in an RPI that accepts infrared remote control as an input device and have run all th

by _8j50 3y ago

The thing is, apps for TVs work relativley well. If I could run something in an RPI that accepts infrared remote control as an input device and have run all the drm-y media services, and have it work reliably with low maintenance, I would much prefer that! If Amazon makes their custom Linux OS open source and allow users to modify and update the fire tv sticks, that would be even better!

midasuni 3y ago
Amazon are double dipping - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38194818 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38194818 Only consumer equipment company I “trust” are Apple.
petepete 3y ago
If your TV supports CEC you'll be able to control your Raspberry Pi with your TV remote. It works perfectly with OpenELEC, I suspect other platforms are fine too.
- _8j50 3y ago
  Damn! This why I love HN! Thanks, I never heard of CEC before and will look into it.
  - petepete 3y ago
    No problem. Unfortunately every TV company has its own name for it (Anynet, Simplink, Bravia Sync) which doesn't make it obvious it's a proper standard.