Harmony remote

[Surreywinter]

Does anyone know if the Harmony Remote can control a PC using the "Generic Activity/Microsoft MCE keyboard"?

As per my earlier post (http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-entertainment-pcs/1551189-controlling-pc.html) I'm looking to control a PC remotely. It struck me that if the remote can be programmed to transmit the equivalent to a number of keystrokes it could be programmed to run a specified batch file or shortcut that could, in turn, run a given website or program. For example firing up iplayer or skyplayer.

Any thoughts?

 

[Surreywinter]

OK, i've found the answer - it can be done!

This tutorial shows how to attach any action using AutoHotKey to write the script. If this works I'll report back!

[WINDOWS] HOW-TO Use a Harmony Remote to Seamlessly Use XBMC, Hulu Desktop, & Netflix - XBMC Community Forum

 

[icstm]

Yes, please let us know how you get on, Harmony remotes seem to be on offer all the time.