How to make HP IR6 remote control work?

Question

I've been using an HP Pavillion dv4-1430us laptop with Ubuntu 10.04 installed on it. I want to use the IR6 remote control that comes with the laptop on my Ubuntu. However, I've failed to do so after several attempts.

Could anyone please let me know about the complete and detailed procedure to get the remote working in Ubuntu 10.04?

Solution 1

Here's what worked on my HP-2140us:

1. Install the "Infrared Remote Control" app from the software center
2. If you haven't installed lirc before, you'll get a config screen; if the install completes without one, open a terminal and type sudo dpkg-reconfigure lirc
3. Select ENE KB3926 as your receiver and None as your transmitter.
4. Open Preferences > Infrafed Remote Control, unlock and set the "IR Remote Control" settings to Manufacturer: HP, Model:TSGH-IR01
5. Press a few buttons on the remote and make sure they come up in the "Configuration Test" area. If they do, you're done!

Finally, if you plan to use the remote with rhythmbox/totem/banshee/etc., you'll need to enable the lirc/remote control plugins in those apps.

update: you might need to restart after step 3

update 2 For Rhythmbox support add this in ~/.lircrc:

begin
    prog = Rhythmbox
    button = PlayPause
    config = playpause
end

begin
    prog = Rhythmbox
    button = Skip
    config = next
end

begin
    prog = Rhythmbox
    button = Replay
    config = previous
end

begin
    prog = Rhythmbox
    button = VolUp
    config = volume_up
end

begin
    prog = Rhythmbox
    button = VolDown
    config = volume_down
end

Solution 2

I was able to make my HP IR remote work only with rhythmbox:

1. Install gnome-lirc-properties using Software Center or apt-get

2. Edit the hardware.conf file

   sudo -H gedit /etc/lirc/hardware.conf:
   

   add this text:

   #Chosen Remote Control
   REMOTE="ENE KB3926 B/C/D (ENE0100) CIR port"
   REMOTE_MODULES="lirc_dev lirc_ene0100"
   REMOTE_SOCKET=""
   REMOTE_LIRCD_CONF="/etc/lirc/lircd.conf"
   REMOTE_LIRCD_ARGS="-d /dev/lirc0"
   

3. Copy the configuration from this URL

4. Paste it to lirc.conf (open it like this)

   sudo -H gedit /etc/lirc/lircd.conf
   

5. Reboot

6. Test if the IR is working

   In the terminal type the comand irw and press the remote control buttons to check.

7. In Rhythmbox go to Edit > Plugins and enable the LIRC plugin.

Comments

[Luigi]

P.S. make sure that the battery isn't depleted on the remote.