Deciding which IR server to use - asking for opinions...

[Len_Lekx]

Back after a computer crash - finally got around to this...  

And getting back to my HTPC build after a while.  I think I've pretty much decided on a Kodi/NPVR setup for the media server, but find myself in a dilemma when it comes to the IR end of things.

Synopsis - I'm running a Ryzen 5 PC with 2 STBs as my tuners - one for satellite, and one for cable.  I've found that I can control the satellite box via a serial-port connection, so my worries about control conflicts are no longer relevant.  My main issue now is which system - IRSS or EventGhost - is easier to set up and use for running and switching through the various software tasks.

So I'm asking for opinions - what do you use, and why?  And if you use something other than the two I mentioned (the only ones I'm familiar with...) a link would be appreciated, so I can check it out for myself.

Thanks in advance...

[mvallevand]

If you can control via a command line why bother with a suite at all?

Martin

[Len_Lekx]

I think I didn't word my question properly - I'm looking to set up a '10-foot interface' so that I can use my remote to control everything from my chair.

i.e. - I want to press 'Watch Media' to put Kodi in the foreground and activate the IR controls that I understand are native to Kodi... so I can then use my remote to scroll through my movies, or go to Live TV, or watch a recording.

[mvallevand]

Ok got it. This question would be much better on the Kodi forum since you may not even activate the NextPVR GUI.

Martin

[Len_Lekx]

Perhaps... I should probably sign up on the Kodi forums, anyway.