Well, I have been searching, and I don't seem to find anyone that has had a good experience like myself.
But I was able to pair my dualschock 4 to my unrooted 2nd gen fire tv, and it works pretty much flawlessly.
Even the buttons are correct.
From what I read, square would be accept, and cross would be cancel.
But with me, cross is accept and circle is cancel, just like on the ps4.
The share button works as the play button, and the options button works as the menu button.
The controller does not disconnect, even if I put the fire tv in sleep mode.
And I have unpaired it from the aftv, back to the ps4, and back to the aftv a few times, always successfully.
Now I am assuming this must have been an update that fixed the problems everyone was having, because I didn't do anything extraordinary.
But let me list a step by step, since I did have some trouble at first.
My aftv was not recognizing my DS4 at first, and I am unsure if it was the restart, or the order in which I pressed the buttons that fixed it, but I recommend restarting your aftv just in case.
Then you go to settings -> controllers and Bluetooth devices -> game controllers
IMPORTANT:
Before you select Add New Game Controller, you must first press the share and PS buttons simultaneously on your DS4 until it starts to blink.
(If you have a ps4 connected to the controller, make sure it is completely off, or your DS4 will simply turn it on instead of entering pairing mode)
The blink is faster then the normal blink you get if you only hold the PS button.
If the blink isn't faster, then you are not in pairing mode.
Once your DS4 is in pairing mode, go ahead and select Add New Game Controller option.
You should see an option that says Wireless Controller.
Select it and let the pairing finish.
Once it is done you should see a bluetooth symbol on your screen and your DS4 is ready to use.
So try it, and let me know if Amazon did fix this, or if I was just extremely lucky.
Also, please say if your on first gen, second, or stick. Also if you are rooted or not.
EDIT:
If you are still having problems and can't connect you can try this fix. Don't forget to thank the op, and the user who brought it up.
If you did connect, but are getting lag on the controller, this might help you.
(For me it fixed lag I was having on ppsspp)
Again don't forget to thank those who helped you. ?
User SilentBot also offered a tip on how to save your controller's battery just two posts down.
Thank him if he helped you.
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I'm pretty sure this is an epsxe function, but it's pretty neat how it recognized the dualschock, and not just a generic controller.
The buttons all seem to work in order, without any need for configuration.
I am a happy camper!
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I think they changed something with the update to Fire OS5.
I attached the corresponding key layout file of my first gen fire tv, if somebody wants to compare it.
It's located under "/system/usr/keylayout/Vendor_054c_Product_05c4.kl".
Keep in mind there is no timeout, the controller stays connected until you shutdown the FTV.
I recommend you to disconnect it manually after use by pressing the PS-Button 10 seconds.
perfect thanks for posting this
i was trying to get mine working correctly months ago but gave up with it.
This works flawlessly now without having to change anything
SilentBot said:
I think they changed something with the update to Fire OS5.
I attached the corresponding key layout file of my first gen fire tv, if somebody wants to compare it.
It's located under "/system/usr/keylayout/Vendor_054c_Product_05c4.kl".
Keep in mind there is no timeout, the controller stays connected until you shutdown the FTV.
I recommend you to disconnect it manually after use by pressing the PS-Button 10 seconds.
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Yes, I noticed that the controller won't shut down, even if the aftv goes to sleep mode.
Nice tip, pressing the PS button.
I find it weird that they fixed the problems, and the DS4 now works out of the box, and you don't find any mention of it on Google.
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Paring not successful for ftvs on fire os 5
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Paring not successful for ftvs on fire os 5
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Bummer.
Did you reset before trying?
And hold down share and ps buttons BEFORE entering the Add New Controller menu?
If so, that sucks. Be nice if you could make it work.
I'm already ordering a new DS4 to have as a main aftv controller/ secondary ps4 for my son to play with me.
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Tried multiple times including reboot of course don't want to factory reset the ftvs for now
Yeah I didn't have to factory reset either.
Well that sucks.
Would be nice to see if others got it to work or if it maybe one of your devices (ds4 or ftvs) that is not playing nice.
I've read that some DS4 editions just don't work.
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mine works flawlessly on first attempt with my aftv2
elliwigy said:
mine works flawlessly on first attempt with my aftv2
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That's great. Seems Aftv2 is a given.
It would be nice to get more input from people to see if it's working for everyone with aftv2's, or if people with aftv1's or sticks got it to work also.
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Oh got it working using sixaxis pair tool on a pc and map the ftvs bluetooth address and it is working, thanks for the op
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3250644
Zenroid said:
Oh got it working using sixaxis pair tool on a pc and map the ftvs bluetooth address and it is working, thanks for the op
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3250644
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Nice!
But you do have to be rooted to do this, right?
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Nice!
But you do have to be rooted to do this, right?
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There is no need to be rooted basically it is like hardcoding the bluetooth address to the ps4 controller and seems there is no need to pair with ftvs at all, as long as the controller is on it is connected
Zenroid said:
There is no need to be rooted basically it is like hardcoding the bluetooth address to the ps4 controller and seems there is no need to pair with ftvs at all, as long as the controller on it is connected
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Awesome!
So anyone who can't seem to connect out of the box can try out this method!
Don't forget to thank the op for that fix.
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Any reason I should not pull the trigger today and order a Playstation Dualshock 4 ... need to use on both AFTV1 & AFTV2
thx!
LivinOne said:
Any reason I should not pull the trigger today and order a Playstation Dualshock 4 ... need to use on both AFTV1 & AFTV2
thx!
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I would say go for it, but I'm not sure if you can keep one controller connected to both boxes.
On the fire tv 2, it's pretty easy to reconnect it, but I don't know if you'd want to have to go through the fix everytime for the fire tv 1.
This in case that one controller can't be connected to both boxes at the same time, which I don't know.
And it might be that your fire tv 1 will also connect without the fix.
I guess it's all a matter of luck, unfortunately.
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You guys are the best. Tried yesterday and failed, seen the method of restarting device and preparing the controller before going into the pair menu on the FireTV, worked instantly, thank you kind strangers.
richie03010 said:
You guys are the best. Tried yesterday and failed, seen the method of restarting device and preparing the controller before going into the pair menu on the FireTV, worked instantly, thank you kind strangers.
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Glad I could help!
Mind sharing what model you have?
Fire tv 1, 2, or stick?
Unrooted I assume?
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Glad I could help!
Mind sharing what model you have?
Fire tv 1, 2, or stick?
Unrooted I assume?
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Unrooted FireTV2.
Was really lagging, found a fix with a bit of googleing.
z0mb 2 points 3 months ago
Sideload an app called Bluetooth Auto Connect and pair your DS4 as normal. Then go into Bluetooth Auto Connect, advanced, and select Connect now.
Your controller will now work with no lag.
Not sure if this has to be repeated every time or if it can / needs to be tweaked somehow but it's just worked for me this morning
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Hope this helps if anyone finds themselves in a similar situation.
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guys what gamepad is currently working for your 3.1 acer iconia?, i tried 2 gamepads already but both of them did'nt work
ps3 controller and a generic usb gamepad
no ones using any gamepad here?
Actually this topic have been there before...
What I know is xbox360 pad work, even sony play station dual shock 2 also work
And ps3 pads that use dongles seem to work as well. No luck with official ps3 pads
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Logitech controllers work beautifully also..
USB controllers work, or just wireless?
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USB controllers work, or just wireless?
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both "should" work
Ooooooooohhhhhh man.
i've been using a saitek cyborg gamepad, its got a usb dongle as well as a ps2 dongle on it.... works great with pc, ps2, and ps3... aaaand now my a500 love it
Hey, sorry for not reporting a controller that will work. So far I don't have one that is seen by the Iconia. I've tried a couple different wired generic usb controllers and a wireless Xbox controller with the usb adapter.
I would like to save someone the trouble of buying a usb wireless adapter for a wireless Xbox controller specifically for their A500. I've tried one, and the dongle powers up and appears to be functional, the controller won't sync to it. Works great on the pc and I highly recommend one for that.
Maybe someday, but it doesn't seem to work for now.
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I would like to save someone the trouble of buying a usb wireless adapter for a wireless Xbox controller specifically for their A500. I've tried one, and the dongle powers up and appears to be functional, the controller won't sync to it. Works great on the pc and I highly recommend one for that.
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strange since i just used mine this past weekend for a good hour playing megaman x on snesoid.
it took me a bit to get it to sync, but it did eventually and it does work fine
as a matter of fact, people should check out this thread from the past weekend, various controllers seem to be tested as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138729
i know that my madcatz ps3 sf4 fightpad and 360 wireless controller with dongle does work. my ps3 controllers (sixaxis and ds3) would charge and when plugged in would not power on my ps3 or work with it.
godashram said:
strange since i just used mine this past weekend for a good hour playing megaman x on snesoid.
it took me a bit to get it to sync, but it did eventually and it does work fine
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Can you link me to the dongle you are using? I have plenty of wireless xbox controllers laying around. Thanks!
NFauteux said:
Can you link me to the dongle you are using? I have plenty of wireless xbox controllers laying around. Thanks!
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the microsoft branded one that came with it.
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbo...5T6A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1309280432&sr=8-1
but the dongle works with ANY microsoft 360 wireless controller, as i use my black one with it.
what you need is this
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless...FCT2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1309280432&sr=8-6
or this in black
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless...0RBC/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1309280432&sr=8-7
godashram said:
strange since i just used mine this past weekend for a good hour playing megaman x on snesoid.
it took me a bit to get it to sync, but it did eventually and it does work fine.
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That's awesome!
Got any tips? Do I need to goto the settings on the A500 and do something or should it connect without any interaction on the tablet? I've been trying for 15 minutes or so and I don't get anything but rotating lights on the controller.
This is the adapter that I am trying to use. It is the official Xbox branded one.
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godashram said:
strange since i just used mine this past weekend for a good hour playing megaman x on snesoid.
it took me a bit to get it to sync, but it did eventually and it does work fine
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out of curiosity, in snesoid and nesoid when i go to set any buttons other than depad i get an <unknown> when i press any buttons.... for whatever reason the dpad works fine, and in another snes emulator my gamepad works fine i can use all the buttons no problem as well in playstation emulators. Did you have any sort of weird issues like this when setting yours up?
Dang. I wish Tiger Arcade scaled correctly with Honeycomb. All Metal Slugs and tons of great fighting games would rock with a controller (duh).
Tiger Arcade scales fine on Froyo tablets but not Honeycomb. Just a tiny window.
Hogmeister said:
out of curiosity, in snesoid and nesoid when i go to set any buttons other than depad i get an <unknown> when i press any buttons.... for whatever reason the dpad works fine, and in another snes emulator my gamepad works fine i can use all the buttons no problem as well in playstation emulators. Did you have any sort of weird issues like this when setting yours up?
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i got the <unkown> as well, and all was fine
JdgM3NT4L said:
Got any tips? Do I need to goto the settings on the A500 and do something or should it connect without any interaction on the tablet? I've been trying for 15 minutes or so and I don't get anything but rotating lights on the controller.
This is the adapter that I am trying to use. It is the official Xbox branded one.
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remember to hit the sync button on both, can't remember in what order or how long to hold it ; but i know you're not going to get just the p1 light on.
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Dang. I wish Tiger Arcade scaled correctly with Honeycomb. All Metal Slugs and tons of great fighting games would rock with a controller (duh).
Tiger Arcade scales fine on Froyo tablets but not Honeycomb. Just a tiny window.
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you need the old apk: Devtools and disable "compatibility mode" it solves alot.
godashram said:
the microsoft branded one that came with it.
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbo...5T6A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1309280432&sr=8-1
but the dongle works with ANY microsoft 360 wireless controller, as i use my black one with it.
what you need is this
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless...FCT2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1309280432&sr=8-6
or this in black
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless...0RBC/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1309280432&sr=8-7
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So that dongle you linked on Amazon.com says that it works with up to four controllers. Have you tried using multiple? That would be amazing.
willbur73 said:
So that dongle you linked on Amazon.com says that it works with up to four controllers. Have you tried using multiple? That would be amazing.
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i have not.... i'm still in mid move (for the past 7 months) and my other controllers are 2500 miles away
At last! Finally the long waited PS3 wireless controller working using bluetooth in new 4.2.2 Version Gratzz SONY Lets emulators LIVE!!
Kelvin0007 said:
At last! Finally the long waited PS3 wireless controller working using bluetooth in new 4.2.2 Version Gratzz SONY Lets emulators LIVE!!
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I don't understand the hype around it. Why carry a controller around to play games on a 5 inch screen? Makes 0 sense to me. I was able to play Metal Gear Solid, FF7 & 9, Tekken 2 & 3 no problem with the fpse OSD. If you could somehow transform the controller and the z into some kind of nvidia shield, that would be a different story..
Useless thread...
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ckyy said:
I don't understand the hype around it. Why carry a controller around to play games on a 5 inch screen? Makes 0 sense to me. I was able to play Metal Gear Solid, FF7 & 9, Tekken 2 & 3 no problem with the fpse OSD. If you could somehow transform the controller and the z into some kind of nvidia shield, that would be a different story..
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Actually you can connect your phone to big screen via mhl-hdmi connector and use it as console with controller
AGGevorgyan said:
Actually you can connect your phone to big screen via mhl-hdmi connector and use it as console with controller
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I have been doing this lately when I am staying in hotels for work to watch bbc iplayer etc and using a bluetooth mouse to drive the phone.
I will be interested to try a controller and see how well it works using the Z as a games machine so I am glad the functionality is there!
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I have been doing this lately when I am staying in hotels for work to watch bbc iplayer etc and using a bluetooth mouse to drive the phone.
I will be interested to try a controller and see how well it works using the Z as a games machine so I am glad the functionality is there!
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I just tried to connect one, but it requires usb adapter for syncing or for work, so it is too complicated.
AGGevorgyan said:
I just tried to connect one, but it requires usb adapter for syncing or for work, so it is too complicated.
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You only have to do this once! I have had this ability on my Tablet S for the past 6 months or so, it makes playing games a lot easier. You don't always have to use the PS3 controller though...
defsix said:
You only have to do this once! I have had this ability on my Tablet S for the past 6 months or so, it makes playing games a lot easier. You don't always have to use the PS3 controller though...
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Yeah, that's great, but still I need find such adapter
Is the usb adapter just a normal usb host cable you would use to connect a usb drive to the z?
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Is the usb adapter just a normal usb host cable you would use to connect a usb drive to the z?
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Yup, just the normal micro host cable. Then plug in Usb to mini into your controller. Sync them up and you're done! Disconnect and play wirelessly! You can use SixAxis Controller to add support to games that don't natively support the controller.
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At last! Finally the long waited PS3 wireless controller working using bluetooth in new 4.2.2 Version Gratzz SONY Lets emulators LIVE!!
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can you post a screen shot of the ps3 controller option in the xperia settings? is that how you managed to get it working?
AGGevorgyan said:
Yeah, that's great, but still I need find such adapter
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Just search for OTG cable, got one for 2.5 euro
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can you post a screen shot of the ps3 controller option in the xperia settings? is that how you managed to get it working?
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You just have to connect one time with the cable to pair it, after that you can use it wireless until you pair it with another device and you need to re-pait it with the cable. It's a one step operation easy and fast.
babylonbwoy said:
Just search for OTG cable, got one for 2.5 euro
You just have to connect one time with the cable to pair it, after that you can use it wireless until you pair it with another device and you need to re-pait it with the cable. It's a one step operation easy and fast.
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Thanks.
babylonbwoy said:
Just search for OTG cable, got one for 2.5 euro
You just have to connect one time with the cable to pair it, after that you can use it wireless until you pair it with another device and you need to re-pait it with the cable. It's a one step operation easy and fast.
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Sweet! i saw they had this for the Xperia S - but on 4.1.2 they didn't have the dualshock options - so confirming once more, this is on the C6603 4.2.2 Spain Stock Rom?
babylonbwoy said:
Just search for OTG cable, got one for 2.5 euro
You just have to connect one time with the cable to pair it, after that you can use it wireless until you pair it with another device and you need to re-pait it with the cable. It's a one step operation easy and fast.
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i upgraded to 4.2.2 yesterday and now i see the settings in xperia settings! sweet! but problem for me - it works while connected to USB through the OTG cable, but does not work wirelessly! i tried connect/reconnecting rebooting, bluetooth on/off about 20x...........guessing my controller my be messed up... it was hit and miss sometimes with recgonizing it even with the usb cord..
any suggestions? i want to use it wirelessly for sure!
Question: if you pair a PS3 controller for the first time..does it then work with all PS3 controllers or do you need the cable for everytime you try a new controller?
edit: sorry didn'tread
DoubleYouPee said:
Question: if you pair a PS3 controller for the first time..does it then work with all PS3 controllers or do you need the cable for everytime you try a new controller?
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You need to pair each controller as the other controllers will still be paired with the ps3.
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Urbanos said:
i upgraded to 4.2.2 yesterday and now i see the settings in xperia settings! sweet! but problem for me - it works while connected to USB through the OTG cable, but does not work wirelessly! i tried connect/reconnecting rebooting, bluetooth on/off about 20x...........guessing my controller my be messed up... it was hit and miss sometimes with recgonizing it even with the usb cord..
any suggestions? i want to use it wirelessly for sure!
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Did you try with your PS3 wirelessly ? If it works with PS3 then your mobile or its connexion is the problem
Also it doesn't works with all game, tried with The Dark Night Rises without results.
babylonbwoy said:
Did you try with your PS3 wirelessly ? If it works with PS3 then your mobile or its connexion is the problem
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Urbanos said:
i upgraded to 4.2.2 yesterday and now i see the settings in xperia settings! sweet! but problem for me - it works while connected to USB through the OTG cable, but does not work wirelessly! i tried connect/reconnecting rebooting, bluetooth on/off about 20x...........guessing my controller my be messed up... it was hit and miss sometimes with recgonizing it even with the usb cord..
any suggestions? i want to use it wirelessly for sure!
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Strange, for me its seems to work as should using FW 4.2.2 .423 ES, check your controller first with a PS3, also when you use OTG cable in the xperia settings it marks a blue notification when the phone recognizes the controller after that just disconnect and use bt instead.
It wont work here, i bought a female usb connector so that i can connect the USB cable of my Xperia z with the USB cable of my PS3 controller. Anyone an idea why this wont work? I think it gives the same effect like the cable discribed in other massages (from Xperia to USB)...
Hi there,
let me explain my goal. I want to use my shield for all my PC gaming. Portable around the house, and that is great when the main TV is being used by other members of my family.
But also it's great to connect it to the TV when it's available. My main PC is a desktop one used for working and when I play I don't want to be there. I prefer sofa, bed, etc.
So, I wanted to have a fine console experience in my sofa in front of the tv, but wirelessly. I have these accesories for it:
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USB OTG, HDMI, USB hub, USB-ethernet (the one that actually works is this: http://plugable.com/products/usb2-e1000 ), and wireless Xbox controller with the usb receiver.
Well,
I almost have it, but not 100%.
HDMI works
Ethernet works
USB hub works
Xbox controller works but D-pad does not, and that is frustrating, because every other button works fine and it's a joy to lie in my sofa to play that way. Some games need the D-pad and because of that this is not a solution.
The other way to use the Xbox controller is leaving it connected to the PC and it works good when I'm in front od the TV because my PC is just upstairs. BUT, most of the games when launched from Shield ignore the controller of the PC and only work with the Shield itself...
Is anyone crazy enough to try this way of gaming?
I know the Nyko dock would help to achieve this, but it's completely missing since it was announced...
Would a bluetooth gamepad work with all the buttons (D-pad included) for a perfect PC streaming experience???
Tomorrow I friend will let my try a PS3 controller. Let's see how it performs. I did not want to root, but I will at least to try it wirelessly.
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Is anyone crazy enough to try this way of gaming?
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I use an OnLive controller. I haven't tried the XBox 360 Wireless dongle, but Bluetooth works great. If you're looking for a controller that has similar build quality and characteristics, I strongly recommend the OnLive one, even without the service (I don't have the service, just the control).
I'll give the dpad a try this weekend and verify it works on my SHIELD though, since I haven't tested that extensively.
agrabren said:
I use an OnLive controller. I haven't tried the XBox 360 Wireless dongle, but Bluetooth works great. If you're looking for a controller that has similar build quality and characteristics, I strongly recommend the OnLive one, even without the service (I don't have the service, just the control).
I'll give the dpad a try this weekend and verify it works on my SHIELD though, since I haven't tested that extensively.
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Thanks for answering.
Yesterday I tried a PS3 controllorer. I rooted my shield to use it wirelessly with the sixaxis app, and it works exactly the same as the Xbox controller. All the buttons are OK, except D-PAD ones.
It's weird, beacues the D-pad buttons work fine in the shield interface but not with PC-Steam games. It's a very small detail but if Nvidia solves this in future update would be perfect.
king conan said:
Thanks for answering.
Yesterday I tried a PS3 controllorer. I rooted my shield to use it wirelessly with the sixaxis app, and it works exactly the same as the Xbox controller. All the buttons are OK, except D-PAD ones.
It's weird, beacues the D-pad buttons work fine in the shield interface but not with PC-Steam games. It's a very small detail but if Nvidia solves this in future update would be perfect.
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I didn't try streaming (I handle only the Android side of things) but I'll make sure a bug exists about it. I'll bet it'll get fixed pretty quick.
Same issue here!
I am having the EXACT same issue! Everything works perfectly except for the d-pad. I've also noticed that the right analog stick does not work like a "mouse" on the home screen like the native controller does.
If these 2 items would be fixed, I would have a veritable portable "steam machine" in my living room!
Will follow this thread and hope there is a resolution soon! I bought the Xbox 360 Receiver for this express purpose! Note: The wired 360 controller works perfectly, so was surprised about the wireless one not working.
The wired one is special, but I'd expect thus stuff to get fixed. I'll try to look into it.
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jchalk59 said:
I bought the Xbox 360 Receiver for this express purpose! Note: The wired 360 controller works perfectly, so was surprised about the wireless one not working.
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What do you mean it does not work?
PC receiver for Xbox controller works fine with the shield.
You can see my setup in the picture above and it works the same as a wired one.
You need the controller receiver:
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows/dp/B000HZFCT2
And a true Xbox 360 wireless controller:
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Controller-Glossy-Black/dp/B003ZSP0WW/ref=pd_sim_vg_1
If you root your shield, the PS3 controller is a good choice too. Less cables involved because you will be using bluetooth to pair with the shield.
But as we said, it's not a perfect experience. Many PC modern games use D-Pad buttons for extra options and without them you can't play properly.
I think you're being too literal on "not working" there King Conan. Read his post, he's having the same issue with lack of d-pad on the wireless. He considers this to be not working probably because of games that require the controls. I would have to agree, I use d-pad all the time.
but he says the wired works and the wireless don't...
Both work exactly the same, that's why I didn't get him.
It's not just the wireless with the d-pad problem, wired is the same way?
Yes D-PAD problem happens wired or wireless.
The funny thing is that DPAD works fine in Android interface but doesn't in PC steam games.
Gotcha, sorry. I read the entire thread but for whatever reason I took away the problem was exclusive to wireless.
Hopefully they fix it in the next update, I just ordered a micro-HDMI cable and USB OTG adapter ;/
The wired and wireless ones report currently to Android at the low level.
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I've confirmed that there is definite work to improve external controllers, and we're working directly with multiple controller vendors to ensure their BT controllers are optimized for gameplay.
agrabren said:
I've confirmed that there is definite work to improve external controllers, and we're working directly with multiple controller vendors to ensure their BT controllers are optimized for gameplay.
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Did Nvidia say that?
Or do you work with them?
That's great to hear.
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Did Nvidia say that?
Or do you work with them?
That's great to hear.
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I'm a technical lead on SHIELD at NVIDIA. So yes, they did say that. I had to get details from management about what I could say before I could make any official statement about improved controller support.
agrabren said:
I'm a technical lead on SHIELD at NVIDIA. So yes, they did say that. I had to get details from management about what I could say before I could make any official statement about improved controller support.
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Sweet! I've been trying to get the Mogo Pro controller working with my Shield, but to get the Universal Driver to work, it has to be rooted. Not going to root my Nvidia Shield, having too much fun with it. Once I get a reasonable wireless controller working with my Shield, this thing is going to be a powerhouse game console connected to a 50" TV.
atarumoroboshi18 said:
Sweet! I've been trying to get the Mogo Pro controller working with my Shield, but to get the Universal Driver to work, it has to be rooted. Not going to root my Nvidia Shield, having too much fun with it. Once I get a reasonable wireless controller working with my Shield, this thing is going to be a powerhouse game console connected to a 50" TV.
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You can use my app. Tested and running. (TIncore keymapper)
Btw. The latest beta (3.0.5) has some UI fixes for the shield.
Thank you Nvidia!! Also thank you PowerA!! These two companies support development!!
tincore said:
You can use my app. Tested and running. (TIncore keymapper)
Btw. The latest beta (3.0.5) has some UI fixes for the shield.
Thank you Nvidia!! Also thank you PowerA!! These two companies support development!!
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Hi tincore!
can your app replicate all the shield buttons including the D-PAD ones? Have you tried in a shield?
Makes any sense to try your app with a xbox controller?
thank you!
king conan said:
Hi tincore!
can your app replicate all the shield buttons including the D-PAD ones? Have you tried in a shield?
Makes any sense to try your app with a xbox controller?
thank you!
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What you mean exactly by replicate? Every button and stick funcion can be remapped.
I don't have an xbox controller but I imagine that the kernel has the gamepad modules so if you are rooted it should work. If you are not rooted this is also possible but I would need a data capture so I can include it on the next release.
http://tincore.wiki-site.com/index.php/Usage#USB_Data_capturer
Hi all as you may have noticed by now im a tv box/stick addict & this RKM v5 rely has got my full attention.
Many thanks to Michelle at RKM for sending me the RMK V5 an easy & trouble free transaction
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Whats in the box
User manual
Short HDMI lead (good quality)
2.5 AMP power unit with a propper English plug so no adapter needed
Male to male usb lead for firmware updating
V5 tv stick
The RKM v5 TV Stick comes with the Rockchip Quad Core 1.8ghz CPU,quad core mail-T764 and 16GB of Ram,it Offers 4K2K UHD video play back, android 4.4 pre loaded it also came pre rooted.Supports LAN 100M/1000M network,Bluetooth 4.0 ect ect full spec below.
Hardware specifications:
The first thing you notice when you open the box is what good quality item this is the stick itself feels nothing like any other tv stick, This device has quality written all over it.There is also a decent power adapter a 2.5 amp unit witch is also very good quality (Not cheap rubbish)you will not be disappointed at all.
First boot OMG this is the fastest booting stick/box i own at 18 seconds to home screen.Once its booted your at the home screen witch is a unique RKM launcher witch i rely like very eye pleasing & not too busy.My v5 came with software dated 23/12/2014 & it ran very well, I then noticed there was a newer software available to download hear.
http://www.rikomagic.com/en/download/do_1.html
I soon downloaded that & flashed it that's also a very easy process as there is a step by step guide in the user manual (iv not seen this before)The system storage is set out as 2GB internal storage & 11.5GB nand witch is just about right.
Home screen RKM launcher
App Draw RKM launcher
Display options are plentiful
So now im on the latest software dated 12/01/2015 and i can not complain at all this little device is so snappy & responsive its unreal,.Theres no useless apps installed its quit light off the ground..There's a nice file explorer, quick office,It also comes with kodi 14.0 witch runs great tested with (navi x) im no xbmc expert so i cant tell you much about that sorry apart from it seems to work fine with no freezes ect my usb logitek c270 webcam works fine, 1TB external non powered samsung hard drive works fine & iv played some games also work fine.
AnTuTu score of 35405
Boot up time of 18 seconds
Shut down time of 2 seconds
Another AWESOME featour with the v5 is after you have shut it down & you want to turn it back on, All you need to do is select the corect HDMI port on your tv & the v5 will boot i rely like this it means theres no need to keep turning it off & on at the mains.
Inside this beast (You can see the recovery button at the top right)
Nice sized aluminium heat sink
Conclusion: This is the best rockchip device I own & iv been more than impressed by the RKM V5
Great for the main TV in the house or to put in your bag & take it with you on your travels.
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Is it pre-rooted? Thinking about getting a stick to use with my AppRadio 3 and the app needs root access.
Also, can it get power off the USB port? Since I would be installing it in a car with one 12v power port, a DC only power supply would be a problem.
Hesster said:
Is it pre-rooted? Thinking about getting a stick to use with my AppRadio 3 and the app needs root access.
Also, can it get power off the USB port? Since I would be installing it in a car with one 12v power port, a DC only power supply would be a problem.
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Yes it come's pre rooted but its powered by a round power plug
The past few days iv been using the RKM v5 quite a lot to stream movies from the net with xbmx (kodi) & navi x & iv not had any trouble with it at all the more I use this thing the better I think it is.No over heating it runs perfect I think it rely helps that it comes with a good power adapter, Well done to RKM for this a lot of manufactures get this wrong & send them out with a cheap power adapter.I rely love this RKM
Does V5 supports HDMI-CEC?
Mefa2 said:
Does V5 supports HDMI-CEC?
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Hi there.The FW im using right now don't have the HDMI CEC but asked the question to the RKM FW engineering team & im told the new FW does have the HDMI CEC im downloading it now will install it latter & let you no about it..
blinkone said:
Yes it come's pre rooted but its powered by a round power plug
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I got v5 this morning, and am using it with Anker AC/DC 5 port USB power adapter.
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blinkone said:
Hi there.The FW im using right now don't have the HDMI CEC but asked the question to the RKM FW engineering team & im told the new FW does have the HDMI CEC im downloading it now will install it latter & let you no about it..
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Thank you! Can't wait to get to know about it!
RKM V5's ethernet v4 MAC address is vary, isn't it?
I want to set a static IP address to follow V5's MAC address on my router.
How can I do this?
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Bluetooth mouse often doesn't work.
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My V5 has frozen after several hours since power on.
Too many apps installed?
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milmake said:
My V5 has frozen after several hours since power on.
Too many apps installed?
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Check your power adapter that's the first thing to try.
Are you on the latest FW?
I'm thinking of buying an android stick to watch tv on kodi. Can you tell me how good this one is for that?
Something else, after googling a bit I still can't find the price anywhere, how much does it cost?
Domangus said:
I'm thinking of buying an android stick to watch tv on kodi. Can you tell me how good this one is for that?
Something else, after googling a bit I still can't find the price anywhere, how much does it cost?
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Hi this stick rely is Awesome for kodi the wifi is strong & it has an Gigabit Ethernet Port too..your looking at around £70 /£75
blinkone said:
Hi this stick rely is Awesome for kodi the wifi is strong & it has
an Gigabit Ethernet Port too..your looking at around £70 /£75
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Thanks I've already sentido an email to aliexpress to ask the price
blinkone said:
Hi there.The FW im using right now don't have the HDMI CEC but asked the question to the RKM FW engineering team & im told the new FW does have the HDMI CEC im downloading it now will install it latter & let you no about it..
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Any news on this please? What is the firmware version that has it included?
cheers.
Are you able to watch Google movies on this stick? Mine just gives an error.
On my v5, Google Play movie works.
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landscape and portrait
Can you please see if this stick will work in portrait mode ? I'm working on a home arcade and would like to use android for a digital pinball game instead of windows. Most of the boxes / sticks I've looked at won't work but I've read that rooted ones will display in portrait mode. Thanks for any help
Fred
fredww said:
Can you please see if this stick will work in portrait mode ? I'm working on a home arcade and would like to use android for a digital pinball game instead of windows. Most of the boxes / sticks I've looked at won't work but I've read that rooted ones will display in portrait mode. Thanks for any help
Fred
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Hi you should be able to set portrait mode on any tv stick/box as long as your rooted by just Changing the ro.sf.fakerotation to false and ro.sf.hwrotation to 180 and after the reboot, its should be on Portrait you can use a build prop Editer like this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.apps.build.prop.editor&hl=en
Any RK3288 tv stick/box is easy to root with a root update zip and also any amlogic s802 is also easy to root the same way
OK so is there one that's idiot proof cause I really dont wanna screw it up.
Fred
Does anyone know where we can get the XML tag names for remapping the game controller and remote control buttons to Kodi?
Found it!
https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/blob/master/xbmc/input/ButtonTranslator.cpp
https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/blob/master/system/keymaps/gamepad.xml
https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/tree/master/system/keymaps
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Found it!
https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/blob/master/xbmc/input/ButtonTranslator.cpp
https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/blob/master/system/keymaps/gamepad.xml
https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/tree/master/system/keymaps
Found this too!
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So, you were able to replace the voice search button by context menu access? If yes, can you explain how? Many thanks
BrunoNRG said:
So, you were able to replace the voice search button by context menu access? If yes, can you explain how? Many thanks
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No, that's not possible I think. That's what the picture says.
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No, that's not possible I think. That's what the picture says.
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I guess I'll have to find a compatible replacement that has all the funtions (media and context buttons) that the stock remote doesn't, altough mine was for free (shield + remote bundle), it's just too limited, a simple context menu access button would make the remote much better...
BrunoNRG said:
I guess I'll have to find a compatible replacement that has all the funtions (media and context buttons) that the stock remote doesn't, altough mine was for free (shield + remote bundle), it's just too limited, a simple context menu access button would make the remote much better...
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The Amazon Fire Stick remote works perfect for that. It's only $15 from Amazon.
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The Amazon Fire Stick remote works perfect for that. It's only $15 from Amazon.
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All buttons on the Amazon Fire Stick work on shield, is there a voice operated version you can buy separately?
Is this it: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Replacement...&qid=1453067606&sr=1-1&keywords=amazon+remote ?
I don't know if this Minix Neo A2 Lite (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lite-Wirele...438176?hash=item1eaa0476e0:g:t-sAAOSwpRRWmFjX) works on shield, but if it does, I would rather buy one instead, the only problem is that they seem to be more compatible with full android than with android tv...
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All buttons on the Amazon Fire Stick work on shield, is there a voice operated version you can buy separately?
Is this it: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Replacement...&qid=1453067606&sr=1-1&keywords=amazon+remote ?
I don't know if this Minix Neo A2 Lite (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lite-Wirele...438176?hash=item1eaa0476e0:g:t-sAAOSwpRRWmFjX) works on shield, but if it does, I would rather buy one instead, the only problem is that they seem to be more compatible with full android than with android tv...
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No idea?
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No idea?
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You're using the Amazon Fire Stick remote on your shield? If yes, all buttons work?
BrunoNRG said:
I guess I'll have to find a compatible replacement that has all the funtions (media and context buttons) that the stock remote doesn't, altough mine was for free (shield + remote bundle), it's just too limited, a simple context menu access button would make the remote much better...
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Was as frustrated as you when I got mine - though the great work from the Kodi team has made it possible
Install the Kodi v16.0 “Jarvis” , there the have implented a long press "OK" key will work as a context menu now
Hope that helps
boOmLa
Cobra2 said:
Was as frustrated as you when I got mine - though the great work from the Kodi team has made it possible
Install the Kodi v16.0 “Jarvis” , there the have implented a long press "OK" key will work as a context menu now
Hope that helps
boOmLa
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I've read about Kodi Jarvis 16.0, the problem is that I need to backup (export) my kodi library to a micro sd card or an external hdd before I update / uninstall the current version of kodi... Any idea how to do this? I get an error saying that the destination of the backup is not writable.
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You're using the Amazon Fire Stick remote on your shield? If yes, all buttons work?
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Oh that's what you meant? Yes, all the buttons work great on the Shield, including the context menu button! I hate the Shield remote, it needs as many buttons as the Amazon Fire TV remote. Nvidia got too cheap on their remote.
Neo3D said:
Oh that's what you meant? Yes, all the buttons work great on the Shield, including the context menu button! I hate the Shield remote, it needs as many buttons as the Amazon Fire TV remote. Nvidia got too cheap on their remote.
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Thanks for the confirmation, I guess I'll have to buy one of those than, is this the one you have: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Replacement...&qid=1453067606&sr=1-1&keywords=amazon+remote ?
BrunoNRG said:
Thanks for the confirmation, I guess I'll have to buy one of those than, is this the one you have: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Replacement...&qid=1453067606&sr=1-1&keywords=amazon+remote ?
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Yep, that's the one.
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Yep, that's the one.
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I think numeric keypad would also be useful. As I have an harmony and an universal IR receiver Flirc I simply added another device that has much more buttons to configure and made proper assignments. I was using this device in my previous media center. With the keypad I can shortcut to movies starting by a given letter, for example if I click "2" two time I go to movies startin with B. In a big library this is quite useful. I don't know why they go cheap on these remotes with only a couple of buttons.
I accidentally (I bought it for an MK802IV android tv stick I have on other tv) found a 5 usd remote that also works on shield, it feels kinda cheap (because it really is ) but all buttons work, even the mouse and power buttons, it's powered by 2 triple A batteries, I tested it on shield with the remote's usb receiver plugged to the micro usb port in the back of the shield using an otg connector .
Here's the link if anyone's interested:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Good...ess-Air-Mouse-for-Android-TV/32566859638.html
That's cool! Can you post a picture of how it's connected? So it won't work unless you use an OTG cable?
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That's cool! Can you post a picture of how it's connected? So it won't work unless you use an OTG cable?
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It also works connected to any of the "normal" sized usb ports, but they're being used by two 4tb external hdd's, so I connected it to the micro usb port instead, I also could've used a powered usb hub, my d-link dub-h7 works fine on shield, I guess I was just too lazy to do so . Remote size, when compared to the stock remote, is not very different, just a lot thicker (as expected, since the stock remote is really very thin), on top of the photo you can see the otg connector ("normal" size usb female to micro usb male) and the usb receiver that comes with the 5usd remote. I should mention that I only tried it on kodi, es explorer and shield menus, not sure how it does on other apps.
BrunoNRG said:
It also works connected to any of the "normal" sized usb ports, but they're being used by two 4tb external hdd's, so I connected it to the micro usb port instead, I also could've used a powered usb hub, my d-link dub-h7 works fine on shield, I guess I was just too lazy to do so . Remote size, when compared to the stock remote, is not very different, just a lot thicker (as expected, since the stock remote is really very thin), on top of the photo you can see the otg connector ("normal" size usb female to micro usb male) and the usb receiver that comes with the 5usd remote. I should mention that I only tried it on kodi, es explorer and shield menus, not sure how it does on other apps.
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I just noticed that it's missing a PLAY/PAUSE button. Too bad, I use that a lot.
Agree, I wish the OEM remote wasn't so thin. It's ridiculous. I'd rather have a thicker remote that feels good in the hand and I don't have to charge as much because the battery is so tiny.
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I just noticed that it's missing a PLAY/PAUSE button. Too bad, I use that a lot.
Agree, I wish the OEM remote wasn't so thin. It's ridiculous. I'd rather have a thicker remote that feels good in the hand and I don't have to charge as much because the battery is so tiny.
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I've been searching a lot about this but, I'm yet to find a remote that's compatible with shield, is powered with batteries (that way you don't have to charge it all the time), has proper media control buttons on front, a decent keyboard on the back and can connect via bluetooth / wifi without the need of a usb receiver
MeLE F10 BT, connects via 4.0 bluetooth, is powered by 2 triple A batteries, but is missing media buttons...
MeLE F10 Deluxe version has media buttons, but needs a usb receiver to work and is powered by an internal battery...
The major problem is that, besides not finding what I want, I have no way to know if it's compatible with shield untill I actually buy and test it myself...