The PC can become the multimedia center of any room or living room, just install the right applications (such as Plex, Kodi or VLC) and play videos and music while we do something else or relax. But to have full control of the computer we cannot always rely on the keyboard or mouse, since this requires being present in the immediate vicinity in order to control the playback of your favorite multimedia content.
And if we used a wireless remote control to control the PC remotely, without having to get close to it "> PC remote control from smartphone: Unified Remote App
Features wireless remote controls for PC
The characteristics to be observed before buying any remote control are very few:
- Style : do we want a remote with a classic look or similar to a mini keyboard?
Both styles are available, it's up to us to decide which one to use and which best suits the type of use we have to make of it.
- Connection : all wireless remote controls work via a small transceiver to be connected to a USB port on the PC, so that you can immediately establish the connection.
No drivers to install: all USB adapters are compatible with Windows 10 and other operating systems such as Linux, Mac and Android.
- Backlight : some models also have the backlight of the keys, so that they can be used even in total darkness.
- Power supply : the models have a compartment where the classic AA, AAA batteries or, on some models, rechargeable lithium batteries can reside.
It's up to us to choose which type of power to use, considering that these devices consume very little in terms of energy.
Wireless remote controls for PC: buying guide
After seeing the main features of the wireless remote controls, here is a roundup of products that we can evaluate to equip our PC with its wireless remote control.
1) Air mouse mini wireless SAR Ccthyp 3D
Among the cheaper remote controls, the SAR Ccthyp 3D stands out, a remote control equipped with all the main keys to control every functionality of the media players and, in the back, it has a mini keyboard useful for typing in a text field or for starting a search on the Internet.
The keys are backlit, so you can see them even in the dark.
The wireless remote control can be viewed here -> SAR Ccthyp 3D (11 €)
2) KKmoon 2.4G Mini
If we are looking for an extremely compact remote control we can focus on KKmoon 2.4G Mini, a double-sided remote control that can offer useful keys to navigate the menus and to control playback and a mini keyboard for fast typing.
Built-in receiver, voice commands and rechargeable battery complete the kit for this excellent product.
We can view this remote control here -> KKmoon 2.4G Mini (13 €)
3) QPAU Mini Wireless Keyboard
Among the remote controls with a mini keyboard style we can only recommend the QPAU 2.4Ghz Mini, equipped with numerous multimedia buttons at the top, in a touchpad to move the mouse cursor in a much more precise way and backlit keys, with a comfortable keyboard QWERTY ready to use.
If we are interested in this remote control / keyboard we can see it here -> QPAU 2.4Ghz Mini Wireless Wireless Keyboard (14 €)
4) GHB 2, 4G Mini remote control
Among the best classic style remote controls, the GHB certainly stands out, featuring high stability wireless connectivity (2.4 GHz), 3 gyroscopes and 3 sensors for motion detection, one side with all the multimedia keys required for programs, TV Box and Kodi plus another side with the classic miniature keyboard.
We can view this wireless keyboard here -> GHB 2, 4G Mini Remote Control (15 €)
5) Rii Mini i7 Wireless
We are looking for a compact and elegant remote control "> Rii Mini i7 Wireless (16 €)
6) Wechip W1 Docooler
Another remote control that we can consider to control a PC remotely is the Docecher Wechip W1, with an elegant appearance thanks to the translucent surfaces, one side with simple keys for navigating the menus and for controlling volume and playback, and on the on the other side a comfortable mini keyboard for typing, with a round shape (more comfortable to operate).
The possibility of using it as an IR (infrared) remote control is really convenient, thanks to the automatic learning system.
If we are interested in this wireless remote control for PC we can view it here -> Docooler Wechip W1 (18 €)
7) ANEWKODI T16
Another remote control with keyboard style that is worth considering is the ANEWKODI T16, with its vaguely rectangular shape and the lateral anti-slip systems will ensure a firm grip in any situation.
The numerous multifunction keys, the touchpad and the backlit keyboard complete the equipment of a high quality remote control, viewable from here -> ANEWKODI T16 (18 €)
8) MIGVELA Wireless remote control
Among the most important products we can try we find the MIGVELA, a remote control with angular shapes but first level equipment: somatosensory axis gyroscope, 2.4GHz wireless connection, compact keyboard, touchpad and IR learning system (infrared rays), so that it can be used instead of the basic remote control for TV Box or other similar devices.
The infrared system is equipped with self-learning, so that it can automatically grasp the right frequency to control the device.
We can view this wireless remote control from here -> MIGVELA Wireless remote control (19 €)
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