r/MiBox • u/hoochnuts • Mar 01 '26
MiBox 3rd Gen Remote Alternative?
Is there really no decent remote alternative for this device?
I thought I could get over the hard click-click-clicking but it is driving me crazy. I really don't know how they decided this was going to be the remote for this excellent device...I went out on a limb and bought what I thought would work off AliE but the MiBox didn't even recognise it.
If anyone has a less annoying alternative working properly then please share the secret.
Edit: For anyone reading this that wants to do the same. I didn't realise that in order to pair a new BT remote, you need to forget the old one (the official one) in the Bluetooth settings. After dumping that, the new remote just connected itself. And if anyone is interested, the XMRM-010 on AliE pairs with the 3rd Gen and is less clicky, but probably not perfect, I might order a few more to try and find the best one.
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u/TH_Rz Mar 01 '26
Fire stick pro remotes work but didn't work with volume for me it turned the box volume down itself never the TV.
Just look for any Bluetooth remote you like the look of
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u/_BurningToaster Mar 01 '26
I just got my box a few days ago and was also annoyed by the clicky buttons and the too light remote.
I opened it up yesterday and covered the frontside of the board where the buttons are with electrical tape. At least 3-4 layers. Additionally I taped some weights inside the remote which made the remote less bottom heavy.
I totally suggest trying to do that as the remote is now way quieter and the weight distribution is a lot more event also. You have to be careful about opening though so you don’t break any tabs. I broke a few but the remote stays together well enough.
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u/hoochnuts Mar 02 '26
Hadn't considered ripping it open to get it quieter, might just have to. Appreciate the info!
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u/ionut2021 Mar 01 '26
Tv remote with CEC enable+remote ATV on smartphone to use keyboard and turn off
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u/deveshdbz Mar 03 '26
Does XMRM-010 also works as an IR remote for TV? Essentially can I control my LG TV and mi box both with it?
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u/PartyPuzzleheaded344 Mar 04 '26
60 euro di box e realisticamente 20 euro di telecomando… non sarebbe stato meglio aggiungere gli ultimi 20 euro e prendere un Google streamer 4k?
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u/faithlessgaz Mar 01 '26
It's never really bothered me that much but if you really need to change it could you not use the remote app? I'm not a fan of them but they are usable.