IR configuration

alek66 · 04-21-2007, 01:32 PM

Hi everyone.
I wanted to know to know if mi ir port was detected or if it is working. I wanted to use for starters the LIRC for xmms, then maybe try to control some system things using a remote controller.
How can I check if the port is working, or even better if the remote controller that I am using works.
My ir port come with my laptop Acer aspire 1522.
Thanks

maroonbaboon · 04-22-2007, 06:10 AM

You are probably talking about an IrDA port on the laptop. This is basically a communications port. I don't think it is compatible with regular consumer-type remote controls. For the full story see:

http://www.tuxmobil.org/Infrared-HOW...red-HOWTO.html