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How do you remote-control playback on those small PCs with a remote controller?
I have a firestick with a remote, but it's not the best solution.
I use a Logitech K400. Small and has a built in touch pad. I even designed a wall mount for it so I can keep it out of reach of my kids.
There are even smaller devices as well, but the keyboard works fine for us.
Unified Remote or KDE Connect, altough I like standing up and typing because I'm used to use both hands and a smartphone is... Extremely limited.
Okay, but what if I just want a remote? I can't exactly hand my kids a phone just to control the TV.
Then the other comment already gave you a different approach.
Bluetooth mouse or mini keyboard with touchpad.
I can't keep a mouse and mini keyboard lying around for kids and wife to use when they wanna switch to watching something else. Can't have a phone either. It has to be a remote.