First time poster here... so, hola!
I've done a lot of reading and i still cant really find a good answer. I am looking for a remote with actual buttons and a touch screen that is wifi enabled. The devices it would be interacting with is as follows:
DirecTV HR44 via IP
HTPC running XBMC (Kodi), most likely on Ubuntu
Onkyo receiver via RS232 via HTPC
Sony projector via RS232 via HTPC
ZWave devices such as lighting/fans
Wireless Thermostat (Nest)
T am trying to avoid using IR or RF. I am not afraid of doing a little scripting; i almost prefer it. I've had a little fun playing with DirecTVs api in python since finding out about it. The way i see it, i think i have 2 options:
While i want an actual remote with actual buttons, i would like to also have the option of control via iOS/Android, if possible.
all this being said, are there any remotes on the market right now that can fit the bill?
I've done a lot of reading and i still cant really find a good answer. I am looking for a remote with actual buttons and a touch screen that is wifi enabled. The devices it would be interacting with is as follows:
DirecTV HR44 via IP
HTPC running XBMC (Kodi), most likely on Ubuntu
Onkyo receiver via RS232 via HTPC
Sony projector via RS232 via HTPC
ZWave devices such as lighting/fans
Wireless Thermostat (Nest)
T am trying to avoid using IR or RF. I am not afraid of doing a little scripting; i almost prefer it. I've had a little fun playing with DirecTVs api in python since finding out about it. The way i see it, i think i have 2 options:
- The remote control directly interacts with devices such as my DirecTV DVR via IP, lighting via ZWave, and Receiver via HTPC (RS232)
- The remote control only interacts with the HTPC which then issues commands via script to all devices.
While i want an actual remote with actual buttons, i would like to also have the option of control via iOS/Android, if possible.
all this being said, are there any remotes on the market right now that can fit the bill?