SilverCrest Backlit Universal Remote Control w/ LCD: €6.99

Mr.Biscuits

Bought two of these in LIDL these morning:




Have it working with all of TVs, Stereos, DVD player, and even HP USB TV Tuner via Windows Media Centre.

The backlighting of keys is accessed via a special on/off button, so no need to drain the battery during the day.

Feels very solidly built and the manual is excellent also; more a small book really.

Haven't tried the 'programmable macro button' function yet but ALL OFF works great (seven devices with one press of a button).

Comes with batteries also which makes it even greater value.

frash

Mr.Biscuits wrote: »

and even HP USB TV Tuner via Windows Media Centre.

Can it do the right-click function in Windows Media Centre?

Mr.Biscuits

frash wrote: »

Can it do the right-click function in Windows Media Centre?

No, but then even my HP USB remote won't do that (for whatever reason) and it's specially made for use with WMC.

frash

Mr.Biscuits wrote: »

No, but then even my HP USB remote won't do that (for whatever reason) and it's specially made for use with WMC.

Thanks for checking.
I have a USB tuner & a satellite card & neither of their remotes will do the right-click function.

g0g

Anyone know if this Is compatible with UPC box?

Mr.Biscuits wrote: »

Bought two of these in LIDL these morning:




Have it working with all of TVs, Stereos, DVD player, and even HP USB TV Tuner via Windows Media Centre.

The backlighting of keys is accessed via a special on/off button, so no need to drain the battery during the day.

Feels very solidly built and the manual is excellent also; more a small book really.

Haven't tried the 'programmable macro button' function yet but ALL OFF works great (seven devices with one press of a button).

Comes with batteries also which makes it even greater value.

Mr.Biscuits

frash wrote: »

Thanks for checking.
I have a USB tuner & a satellite card & neither of their remotes will do the right-click function.

Okay, think I have it ..

When you say 'right-click' function, you're referring to the menu that comes up when you 'right click' on a TV programme in the EPG, right?

Well, have found that if you select PC on the remote and then set it to Microsoft, it controls Windows Media Centre and using it this way, you can use the Info key to bring up the Menu (Program Details, Record, Record Series, Search, View Categories, Edit Channel, Settings) on programmes in the Guide.

Having owned quite a few Saorview set top boxes (Ariva 120 etc) I can honestly say using WMC and a decent USB Tuner is a far better way to go with regards to EPG and Series Link. Only downside was finding a decent remote for when you hook it up to a TV.

Another excellent thing about this remote is that the codes are all stored in it's system memory. So no need to type in the codes manually; you just scroll through them and keep using the volume key (or similar) until you find the one that controls your TV or DVD player.

Only negative so far is that the menu direction buttons (<^>) make a click when selected whereas all other buttons are silent and would have preferred that these four were too also. That's the only negative so far though.

If you want me to test for any specific function on WMC, just let me know and I'll take a look.

Mr.Biscuits

g0g wrote: »

Anyone know if this Is compatible with UPC box?

Which company makes the UPC boxes? I'll check the manual to make sure codes are listed for them.

frash

Mr.Biscuits wrote: »

Okay, think I have it ..

When you say 'right-click' function, you're referring to the menu that comes up when you 'right click' on a TV programme in the EPG, right?

Well, have found that if you select PC on the remote and then set it to Microsoft, it controls Windows Media Centre and using it this way, you can use the Info key to bring up the Menu (Program Details, Record, Record Series, Search, View Categories, Edit Channel, Settings) on programmes in the Guide.

Having owned quite a few Saorview set top boxes (Ariva 120 etc) I can honestly say using WMC and a decent USB Tuner is a far better way to go with regards to EPG and Series Link. Only downside was finding a decent remote for when you hook it up to a TV.

Another excellent thing about this remote is that the codes are all stored in it's system memory. So no need to type in the codes manually; you just scroll through them and keep using the volume key (or similar) until you find the one that controls your TV or DVD player.

Only negative so far is that the menu direction buttons (<^>) make a click when selected whereas all other buttons are silent and would have preferred that these four were too also. That's the only negative so far though.

If you want me to test for any specific function on WMC, just let me know and I'll take a look.

Cool - thanks for the further investigation

That's what I meant by 'right-click' alright.

I'm used to using a wireless mouse but this remote should keep the mother-in-law happy when she's babysitting!

jeckle

g0g wrote: »

Anyone know if this Is compatible with UPC box?

I use it with the UPC HD Cisco box - it works fine using Cable as source rather than STB (Set Top box), as far as can I remember I had to use the learning feature for some functions. For some reason I couldn't get Power On to work but Power Off does work, but channel + works for Power On, for times that you don't want to use the Macro function to turn all your devices on at the same time.

MoodeRator

How are you getting these to work WMC? Does it come with a sensor for the PC?

Mr.Biscuits

frash wrote: »

Cool - thanks for the further investigation

That's what I meant by 'right-click' alright.

Grand, no bother.

Used the 'Learning' function last night as there was a 'Source' button on my Sony TV remote which I used quite a bit. The two remotes just need to be held head to head a short distance apart and it's quite straight forward to copy the function of any button of your old remotes to this one.

Backlit time can also be set with a choice of 3,5, 10 and 15 secs and there is a parental lock feature also which can be applied if you have kids and would rather that they couldn't change the channel. If they are over 5 though, wouldn't bother (as it's not done via a pin).

Oh and it has a calculator of all things.

Mr.Biscuits

MoodeRator wrote: »

How are you getting these to work WMC? Does it come with a sensor for the PC?

It has a Microsoft setting and when selected works fine with my HP USB TV Tuner which has an infrared receiver on it.

If your Laptop/PC has an infrared receiver, should work also.

Kenny Logins

Picked up one of these yesterday. Having all the codes built-in is a nice touch (I always lose the manual), the buttons are a little slow to respond, but for €6.99 it is a bargain.

MoodeRator

Mr.Biscuits wrote: »

It has a Microsoft setting and when selected works fine with my HP USB TV Tuner which has an infrared receiver on it.

If your Laptop/PC has an infrared receiver, should work also.

I have an ifrared receiver somewhere, but sadly no idea where the CD is for the driver

heathersonline

Presumably if it works with UPC it'll work with sky? Any cheap USB infra red receivers floating around?

Adyx

MoodeRator wrote: »

I have an ifrared receiver somewhere, but sadly no idea where the CD is for the driver

IR receivers are fairly bog-standard. Windows more than likely will have its own compatible driver.