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We do the same and it works well. We prefer a handheld keyboard/mouse to control it. We've tried several and the Lenovo N5902 [1] is our favorite by far. It's

We do the same and it works well. We prefer a handheld keyboard/mouse to control it. We've tried several and the Lenovo N5902 [1] is our favorite by far. It's also useful to have the Unified Remote server [2] running on the media computer so you can control it from your phone when you need to. [1] https://www.newegg.com/p/09N-00A7-00001 https://www.newegg.com/p/09N-00A7-00001 [2] https://www.unifiedremote.com/ https://www.unifiedremote.com/

NikolaNovak 3y ago
Thumbs up for the Lenovo keyboard/mouse combo. I preferred the trackball one, but the "trackpad"-y one works well too. It feels good in hand, it's nicely sized, fits easily in the drawer of nightstand table, and works well :). (not sure if it's discontinued btw; I struggled to find it in Canada last few years; but there are seemingly-identical unbranded alternatives usually available on amazon, e.g. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08H8LH7GP/ https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08H8LH7GP/ )
- ipcress_file 3y ago
  I think they are discontinued. I needed another one for work a while back and ended up buying one of these (at $15, not the current price): https://www.amazon.ca/Computer-Accessories-Wireless-Keyboard-Touchpad/dp/B07WHCDH4B/ https://www.amazon.ca/Computer-Accessories-Wireless-Keyboard... It's actually relatively good, but not as good as the N5902.
rocmcd 3y ago
For anyone in the market for a remote, I have one of these[1] and it's pretty awesome. I'll have to check out the Lenovo as well. [1] https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WJGSXT8 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WJGSXT8
ipcress_file 3y ago
I've been using these for close to a decade now. We have two. They're so good, but very hard to find now. When the time comes, I'll scavenge parts from both to keep one going.
electrotype 3y ago
How do those compare to a Rii? https://www.amazon.ca/Rii-Wireless-Keyboard-Compatible-Raspberry/dp/B00WQG6A8C https://www.amazon.ca/Rii-Wireless-Keyboard-Compatible-Raspb... Of course it's not a real keyboard and mouse but it works fine. I do use an universal remote most of the time though (Harmony 700), but I use the Rii when I exit Kodi and I'm back to my HTPC's Linux environment. The Rii is then enough to open a browser and YouTube, for example.

NikolaNovak 3y ago

Thumbs up for the Lenovo keyboard/mouse combo. I preferred the trackball one, but the "trackpad"-y one works well too. It feels good in hand, it's nicely sized, fits easily in the drawer of nightstand table, and works well :). (not sure if it's discontinued btw; I struggled to find it in Canada last few years; but there are seemingly-identical unbranded alternatives usually available on amazon, e.g. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08H8LH7GP/ https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08H8LH7GP/ )

ipcress_file 3y ago
I think they are discontinued. I needed another one for work a while back and ended up buying one of these (at $15, not the current price): https://www.amazon.ca/Computer-Accessories-Wireless-Keyboard-Touchpad/dp/B07WHCDH4B/ https://www.amazon.ca/Computer-Accessories-Wireless-Keyboard... It's actually relatively good, but not as good as the N5902.

rocmcd 3y ago

For anyone in the market for a remote, I have one of these[1] and it's pretty awesome. I'll have to check out the Lenovo as well. [1] https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WJGSXT8 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WJGSXT8

ipcress_file 3y ago

I've been using these for close to a decade now. We have two. They're so good, but very hard to find now. When the time comes, I'll scavenge parts from both to keep one going.

electrotype 3y ago

How do those compare to a Rii? https://www.amazon.ca/Rii-Wireless-Keyboard-Compatible-Raspberry/dp/B00WQG6A8C https://www.amazon.ca/Rii-Wireless-Keyboard-Compatible-Raspb... Of course it's not a real keyboard and mouse but it works fine. I do use an universal remote most of the time though (Harmony 700), but I use the Rii when I exit Kodi and I'm back to my HTPC's Linux environment. The Rii is then enough to open a browser and YouTube, for example.