LIRC
Free software
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LIRC (Linux Infrared remote control) is an open source package that allows users to receive and send infrared signals with a Linux-based computer system.
| LIRC | |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 0.10.2[1]
/ 4 October 2022 |
| Written in | C |
| Operating system | Linux |
| Size | 653 kB (archived) |
| Type | Infrared remote control |
| License | GNU General Public License |
| Website | https://lirc.org/ |
| Repository | |
There is a Microsoft Windows equivalent of LIRC called WinLIRC.
With LIRC and an IR receiver the user can control their computer with almost any infrared remote control (e.g. a TV remote control). The user may for instance control DVD or music playback with their remote control.
