--- product_id: 49734310 title: "FLIRC USB Dongle for Media Centre, Raspberry Pi and XBMC" brand: "flirc" price: "NT$28" currency: TWD in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/49734310-flirc-usb-dongle-for-media-centre-raspberry-pi-and-xbmc store_origin: TW region: Taiwan --- # Universal remote compatibility Plug & Play USB simplicity Seamless Raspberry Pi integration FLIRC USB Dongle for Media Centre, Raspberry Pi and XBMC **Brand:** flirc **Price:** NT$28 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎯 Master your media kingdom with one tiny dongle! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** FLIRC USB Dongle for Media Centre, Raspberry Pi and XBMC by flirc - **How much does it cost?** NT$28 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/49734310-flirc-usb-dongle-for-media-centre-raspberry-pi-and-xbmc) ## Best For - flirc enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted flirc brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Powerhouse:** Tiny 2x4 cm footprint that discreetly hides behind your TV, blending tech with style. - • **Future-Proof Control:** Regular software updates ensure your dongle stays compatible with evolving media platforms. - • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Instant setup with no cables or batteries—just plug the FLIRC dongle into your device and start commanding. - • **Universal Remote Freedom:** Use any remote to effortlessly control your media setup—no more hunting for the right controller. - • **Raspberry Pi & XBMC Ready:** Optimized for Raspberry Pi and XBMC, turning your DIY media center into a sleek entertainment hub. ## Overview The FLIRC USB Dongle is a compact, plug-and-play device that enables universal remote control compatibility for Raspberry Pi and XBMC media centers. Weighing just 10 grams and measuring 2.03 x 4.06 x 1.12 cm, it transforms any remote into a powerful media controller without the need for cables or batteries. ## Description Product Description The FLIRC USB dongle allows the use of any remote control with your Raspberry Pi. Configure the device on your desktop PC, then simply plug into your Pi for a perfect media centre companion! Amaze your friends and family when the tiny box stuck to the back of your TV controls your entire media collection using an old DVD remote! Box Contains FLIRC USB Dongle for Media Centre / Raspberry Pi / XBMC Review: The icing on my media cake!!! - I have owned the Flirc dongle now forabout a month and it simply does exactly what it claims. I use the dongle on an openelec raspberry pi installation and have the Flirc accessed via a harmony one remote. So working through the setup, openelec had no problem in handling the dongle when inserted into the pi and no additional setup was needed. All I needed was a reboot and then I was up and running. The harmony remote is sometimes a pain to get going but connected remote to laptop and used the preprogrammed Flirc mapping for the xbmc, a quick reorder of the touch screen and the remote was updated. The final part was mapping the Flirc to the remote. I initially went for the basic setup but quickly wanted to add the additional buttons so reconnected the Flirc to my PC and it was struggling to find the dongle. I was quite gutted at first to see my little investment had died, so got on the forum and tried a few things out to no avail so I tried the support link and my was I glad I did. I got through to Jason whose gadget this is, and within two quick emails the remote was up and runming and configured spot on. Seriously I can't praise this gadget and Jason enough, this is his spare time thing but his standards are HUGE the guy makes a quality product and supports it second to none. If you are wondering if this is worth a punt then don't hesitate, if you want an all in one solution to a media center, then get it. It works. This gadget let's my wife simply watch TV, DVDs, or listen or watch the content on the media centre with one remote. She was never keen on using her phone or tablet to control openelec but with the remote the media centre is always on playing music or movies. This is down to the Flirc, if you want the same setup and with the price and support its a no brained. Do it and enjoy! Review: Why isn't this better publicised I don't know! Excellent!! - Although I use another wireless keyboard to operate my system outside of my media centre (XBMC), this little beauty is perfect for the day to day running of any media centre and has not been publicised widely enough. I have rarely seen this mentioned on forums for XBMC/Boxee or any of the others but it should be! I run a win7 system with XBMC as a front media centre connected to my TV for watching TV Series/Films and listening to music through a dedicated AV receiver. For the past year or so I have used a few different wireless keyboards, a tablet (running Yatse/XBMC controller over HTPC and unified remote to control windows), however I now use my AV remote (Onkyo) for controlling my TV, Receiver and my XBMC. It works perfectly with no problems as yet (will update if needed). The programming could not be easier. The software is downloaded from the official website and has built in configurations for standard keyboard, XBMC, Boxee, Basic navigation and others. I believe custom ones can be made but have not explored this. However using the keyboard option I was able to programme every single function I need for XBMC simply by pressing the representative 'button' on the software and then pressing the desired button on the remote controller. I was up and running within 3 minutes. I wish I had of known of this little gem when I first began running my media centre as it would have saved me buying a tablet and previous wireless keyboards. I now only need one remote by my side for normal watching (I would guess, and have seen it mentioned on forums that this works with Harmony One and pretty much any other standard remote) and I only need to get out anything else if I want to browse windows (for adding things to the libraries mainly). I use this in conjunction with this woreless keyboard: http://www.desertcart.co.uk/gp/product/B005C71L5Y/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 for general windows use. Paired together they are everything I need and save a lot of space. All indications say this works with Raspberry Pi, which I would love to move over to next for space saving (and geeky fun) purposes. I currently use an Acer Revo 3600 connected to my AV receiver through HDMI. Unless the FLIRC develops a fault and stops working this item receives a very strong recommendation if you wish to control your media centre using your normal TV/DVD/Uni/AV remote. This underrated item needs more publicity; I didn't even know it existed until one person mentioned it on a forum somewhere and I happen to Google it and couldn't believe how simple the idea was and how I had not yet been aware it existed. Five stars for product, delivery and packaging. ## Features - FLIRC USB dongle - Use any remote with your media centre - Raspberry Pi compatible ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00BB0ETW8 | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Age range (description) | Adult | | Antenna Location | Home Entertainment | | Box Contents | Protective Case | | Brand | Flirc | | Brand Name | Flirc | | Cable Features | Without Cable | | Compatible Devices | Raspberry Pi, Media Centre | | Connectivity technology | usb | | Control Method | Remote | | Control Type | Remote Control | | Controller Type | remote | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 125 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00090281102562 | | Included components | Protective Case | | Manufacturer | FLIRC | | Model Name | FL-09028 | | Model Number | FL-09028 | | Model name | FL-09028 | | Network Connectivity Technology | usb | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product Features | Lightweight | | Specific Uses For Product | Home Entertainment, DIY Projects | | Specific uses for product | Home Entertainment, DIY Projects | | Theme | Home Entertainment | | UPC | 090281102562 632963021367 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Flirc - **Model name:** FL-09028 - **Connectivity technology:** usb - **Included components:** Protective Case - **Age range (description):** Adult - **Specific uses for product:** Home Entertainment, DIY Projects - **Recommended uses for product:** Home Entertainment - **Compatible devices:** Raspberry Pi, Media Centre - **Theme:** Home Entertainment - **Control type:** Remote Control ## Images ![FLIRC USB Dongle for Media Centre, Raspberry Pi and XBMC - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51eo3rSSR8L.jpg) ![FLIRC USB Dongle for Media Centre, Raspberry Pi and XBMC - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Ys4E3hPYL.jpg) ![FLIRC USB Dongle for Media Centre, Raspberry Pi and XBMC - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jbCKrmN1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The icing on my media cake!!! *by A***R on 3 March 2014* I have owned the Flirc dongle now forabout a month and it simply does exactly what it claims. I use the dongle on an openelec raspberry pi installation and have the Flirc accessed via a harmony one remote. So working through the setup, openelec had no problem in handling the dongle when inserted into the pi and no additional setup was needed. All I needed was a reboot and then I was up and running. The harmony remote is sometimes a pain to get going but connected remote to laptop and used the preprogrammed Flirc mapping for the xbmc, a quick reorder of the touch screen and the remote was updated. The final part was mapping the Flirc to the remote. I initially went for the basic setup but quickly wanted to add the additional buttons so reconnected the Flirc to my PC and it was struggling to find the dongle. I was quite gutted at first to see my little investment had died, so got on the forum and tried a few things out to no avail so I tried the support link and my was I glad I did. I got through to Jason whose gadget this is, and within two quick emails the remote was up and runming and configured spot on. Seriously I can't praise this gadget and Jason enough, this is his spare time thing but his standards are HUGE the guy makes a quality product and supports it second to none. If you are wondering if this is worth a punt then don't hesitate, if you want an all in one solution to a media center, then get it. It works. This gadget let's my wife simply watch TV, DVDs, or listen or watch the content on the media centre with one remote. She was never keen on using her phone or tablet to control openelec but with the remote the media centre is always on playing music or movies. This is down to the Flirc, if you want the same setup and with the price and support its a no brained. Do it and enjoy! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why isn't this better publicised I don't know! Excellent!! *by K***L on 18 February 2013* Although I use another wireless keyboard to operate my system outside of my media centre (XBMC), this little beauty is perfect for the day to day running of any media centre and has not been publicised widely enough. I have rarely seen this mentioned on forums for XBMC/Boxee or any of the others but it should be! I run a win7 system with XBMC as a front media centre connected to my TV for watching TV Series/Films and listening to music through a dedicated AV receiver. For the past year or so I have used a few different wireless keyboards, a tablet (running Yatse/XBMC controller over HTPC and unified remote to control windows), however I now use my AV remote (Onkyo) for controlling my TV, Receiver and my XBMC. It works perfectly with no problems as yet (will update if needed). The programming could not be easier. The software is downloaded from the official website and has built in configurations for standard keyboard, XBMC, Boxee, Basic navigation and others. I believe custom ones can be made but have not explored this. However using the keyboard option I was able to programme every single function I need for XBMC simply by pressing the representative 'button' on the software and then pressing the desired button on the remote controller. I was up and running within 3 minutes. I wish I had of known of this little gem when I first began running my media centre as it would have saved me buying a tablet and previous wireless keyboards. I now only need one remote by my side for normal watching (I would guess, and have seen it mentioned on forums that this works with Harmony One and pretty much any other standard remote) and I only need to get out anything else if I want to browse windows (for adding things to the libraries mainly). I use this in conjunction with this woreless keyboard: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005C71L5Y/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 for general windows use. Paired together they are everything I need and save a lot of space. All indications say this works with Raspberry Pi, which I would love to move over to next for space saving (and geeky fun) purposes. I currently use an Acer Revo 3600 connected to my AV receiver through HDMI. Unless the FLIRC develops a fault and stops working this item receives a very strong recommendation if you wish to control your media centre using your normal TV/DVD/Uni/AV remote. This underrated item needs more publicity; I didn't even know it existed until one person mentioned it on a forum somewhere and I happen to Google it and couldn't believe how simple the idea was and how I had not yet been aware it existed. Five stars for product, delivery and packaging. ### ⭐⭐ Great idea but needs more work *by M***S on 16 September 2014* I had my eye on this product for a long time but could not justify buying it when I had perfectly fine Logitech IR remote working. So when the battery leaked and destroyed my remote I was in market for new remote. Love the idea that you could use any remote control with FLIRC . Device arrived in plastic packaging and this sure is "frustration free" packaging taken to the extreme. It was not sealed and dongle fell out of it when I picked it up. So since was not sealed I have no way of knowing if this really was new product or refurbished/second hand. There is no instructions or manuals FLIRC dongle itself is solid build. See-through plastic on the FLIRC is not my cup of tea but it doesn't take away from functionality. First thing you need to do is go to FLIRC web site and download software for configuring FLIRC with remote control. While you at it do firmware update on FLIRC Another thing I would like to mention is if like me you have your minipc media station/server/XBMC attached to back of the TV you will need to purchase USB extension cable to be able to place FLIRC in front of the TV for remote control to work. Software is very simple and easy to use. First I went to configure FLIRC with my old Sony DVD remote and this resulted in FLIRC transmitting same command twice every time. No troubleshooting could fix it. Ok, next I moved to old spare Sky box remote I had. After configuring each button I had left , right up and down, play was working. OK, BACK , PAUSE not working. Nothing. Tried number of times to reconfigured it and same results every time. Next I moved on Hauppauge remote , here FLIRC recognised every press when configuring it but once connected to media PC not a single key press worked. Now I took my LG DVD remote control and configured it with FLIRC. This one WORKED! All key presses worked as they are supposed to except SHUTDOWN did translate into left move. I can live with this.. So the bottom line is great concept in theory. In practice its hit and miss and would not recommend this product unless you have lots of unused remote controls around the house. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tw/products/49734310-flirc-usb-dongle-for-media-centre-raspberry-pi-and-xbmc](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/49734310-flirc-usb-dongle-for-media-centre-raspberry-pi-and-xbmc) --- *Product available on Desertcart Taiwan* *Store origin: TW* *Last updated: 2026-05-30*