suitable alternate remote for ICEbox?

[Ian_AW]

Found it.

It is a case of knowing what to search to get the answer you are after.

A long press of the OK button brings up the menu.

It should also be available by typing C on the keyboard and the right mouse button. I missed the C option. C because it is referred to as the Context menu as it changes depending on when it is called up.

[srto2]

You can get instant record via the Flirc by selecting the Flirc's "Microsoft WMC" controller.
Programming the Microsoft WMC controller's Record button gives you Instant Record.

Thanks for that!  Much appreciated...

[DeltaMikeCharlie]

You can get instant record via the Flirc by selecting the Flirc's "Microsoft WMC" controller.
Programming the Microsoft WMC controller's Record button gives you Instant Record.

https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/blob/e6827d35153f440b652bdd115f994c226cd5e424/system/keymaps/keyboard.xml#L151

Looks like CTRL+R.

[TimC]

Looks like CTRL+R.

Interesting, I found that Ctrl +R seemed to force some sort of refresh, i.e. a bunch of notifications were presented after it was pressed.

[DeltaMikeCharlie]

Interesting, I found that Ctrl +R seemed to force some sort of refresh, i.e. a bunch of notifications were presented after it was pressed.

Mmmmmm, odd!

I just tested on my IceBox and whilst watching live TV, CTRL+R started immediate recording.

[TimC]

I just did a retest and yes, Ctrl +R does in fact start recording of the current channel.
One of those notifications I saw was no doubt the notification for the added recording.

[Hati]

Bit of an update.

The new remote (WeChip W1) arrived. It looks and feels high quality, the tactile feedback is also very nice. I didn't have my hopes high, given the origin of this remote, but it is impressive never the less.

Best yet, it works "plug and play" with the IceBox.

Only a few hours of use as yet, but the behaviour experienced with the original remote is all gone.

The only downside is that there is no dedicated pause/play and stop buttons. Instead tap the OK button twice to pause, again to play and while in pause right arrow onto the stop icon at the bottom of the screen.

The airmouse part is good as well, but I only tried that because it defaults to that. Didn't play with the keyboard on the underside yet.

Over all, well worth the 30-odd bucks (if you search around a bit) if your original remote, like mine, goes highwire every so often and becomes unusable.

There are other types of remotes available from WeChip, I just picked this older model to test and don't feel bad about the cost if it turns to be a bust.

[NBOSTI]

Bit of an update.

The new remote (WeChip W1) arrived. It looks and feels high quality, the tactile feedback is also very nice. I didn't have my hopes high, given the origin of this remote, but it is impressive never the less.

Best yet, it works "plug and play" with the IceBox.

Only a few hours of use as yet, but the behaviour experienced with the original remote is all gone.

The only downside is that there is no dedicated pause/play and stop buttons. Instead tap the OK button twice to pause, again to play and while in pause right arrow onto the stop icon at the bottom of the screen.

The airmouse part is good as well, but I only tried that because it defaults to that. Didn't play with the keyboard on the underside yet.

Over all, well worth the 30-odd bucks (if you search around a bit) if your original remote, like mine, goes highwire every so often and becomes unusable.

There are other types of remotes available from WeChip, I just picked this older model to test and don't feel bad about the cost if it turns to be a bust.

I absolutely agree that this is an excellent replacement remote.
I got sick of the "sticky button" issue with the supplied unit, recalled mention of this unit on here so ordered 1 last Saturday. Delivered Monday and been using since.

Yes it was plug and play out of the box.
The downside? while no dedicated pause/play or stop buttons, I prefer the pressing of the OK and using the arrow buttons. The power button also is non functional/not programmed. But again no issue for me, as most of the controlling of IceBox is with directional arrows within contextual screens.
The air mouse function I don't use.
The underside keyboard feels strange at first but once used to it, just feels like a non slip surface. No accidental key presses as the keyboard needs to be activated by a certain key.
The home and menu buttons are in reverse position to the supplied remote, but as with any new remote you quickly learn with use.
I might test if the keyboard is as plug and play as the remote the next time I do a soft reset.
Not about to test without needing to, but if it works for entering Username, password etc it will really prove to be well worth $30 spent.

[raymondjpg]

The only downside is that there is no dedicated pause/play and stop buttons.

Take a look at the Kodi Addon Keymap Editor. That may give you what you need, and more!

[Hati]

Take a look at the Kodi Addon Keymap Editor. That may give you what you need, and more!

No thanks, can't be bothered to stuff around with it. I had over a year to get used to the on-screen buttons, and I have.

On that note, the remote still works as good as on day 1, happy days.

[NBOSTI]

Take a look at the Kodi Addon Keymap Editor. That may give you what you need, and more!

No thanks, can't be bothered to stuff around with it. I had over a year to get used to the on-screen buttons, and I have.

On that note, the remote still works as good as on day 1, happy days.

Once again I agree, no desire to play around with something that is working as I like it to.