So now that Macs no longer come with infrared I can't use the Apple Remote to control Plex, which is pretty disappointing.
Does anyone know of a good Bluetooth remotes that will work with Plex? I've seen the Satechi Bluetooth Multimedia Remote, but it looks like its not compatible.
Alternatively, I've seen this Twisted Melon IR Receiver, however its pretty big and bulk so its far from an ideal solution.
Ive been using a combination of the iOS app and the Apple wireless keyboard, but none are idea. The iOS app doesn't remember the volume of the client, and freezes, and besides, I much prefer a physical keyboard.
Has anyone seen a small Bluetooth remote thats compatible with Plex (or, sends keyboard commands), or a small IR receiver compatible with Mac?
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The Satechi Bluetooth Smart Pointer is actually a pretty good choice. I have a number of teachers at this school who use it for their classes all the time. It works a lot like the Apple Remote that has been (essentially) discontinued for Macs. It has some additional features, like a laser pointer. To make it work with Plex, you can just use it in Accessibility Mode (this makes it behave more like a keyboard than a remote).
On a slightly unrelated note, it can also be used to control iOS devices, which I thought would be useless; but, it turns out to have some very convenient implementations around campus that I hadn't imagined.
Certainly worth $50, from my perspective.