WinLIRC Alternatives

WinLIRC is described as 'Allows you to transmit and receive standard infrared remote control signals. This allows you to control your computer using almost any standard infrared remote control. It also allows your computer to control other equipment which uses these signals (stereo equipment)' and is an app. There are three alternatives to WinLIRC for Mac, Windows and Linux. The best WinLIRC alternative is EventGhost, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WinLIRC are Remote Buddy and LIRC.

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    EventGhost

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    EventGhost is an advanced, easy to use and extensible automation tool for MS Windows. It can use different input devices like infrared or wireless remote controls to trigger macros, that on their part control a computer and its attached hardware.

    20 EventGhost alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Gets much more done than WinLIRC, although lacking as much compatibility with IR modules. Much easier to use, for even semi-complex tasks. It can run your entire house, and is open source. Excellent support on it's forums. Absolutely worth a good hard look.

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    • EventGhost is the most popular Windows alternative to WinLIRC.

    • EventGhost is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to WinLIRC.

    • EventGhost is Free and Open SourceWinLIRC is also Free and Open Source
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    Remote Buddy

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    The most powerful remote control solution for the Mac®. Control more than 100 applications, virtual keyboard and mouse, presentations, media center software and important system settings right from your iPhone™, iPod® Touch, your Apple® Remote or one of the many...

    39 Remote Buddy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Remote Buddy is the most popular Mac alternative to WinLIRC.

    • Remote Buddy is the most popular commercial alternative to WinLIRC.

    • Remote Buddy is Paid and ProprietaryWinLIRC is Free and Open Source
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    LIRC

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    LIRC - linux infrared remote control

    LIRC is a package that allows you to decode and send infra-red signals of many (but not all) commonly used remote controls.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
     

    • LIRC is the most popular Linux alternative to WinLIRC.

    • LIRC is Free and ProprietaryWinLIRC is Free and Open Source
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