I posted this question in /HTPC but quickly found that sub for people MUCH more into TV than myself or my family. Plenty of people willing to drop $100+ on a remote.. Hoping to spend half that.. or less.. And my setup is way way WAY less complicated..

I'm looking for a simple remote to use with my current HTPC in the living room and a new android box I 'want' to put in the family room that will replace an amazon fire TV stick. Each room has only one device and one TV.. that's it..

The little lady just asked that I "keep it simple" Eventually i hope to have the same android box in both room, so same remote now is a nice touch..

The only "real" requirements are

1. RF or Bluetooth to control android tv..

2. Ability turn the volume up and down on the TV..

Pretty much that's it.. I would just use the fire tv remote.. but some issues there..

Seems IR learning is the only way to be sure that #2 works correctly. Don't need keyboard, or air mouse or voice.. I wouldn't turn any of them down.. But they don't add any real "value" to this now..

I've looked at a bunch on amazon.. But not sure about which one would "fit" Looking for suggestions or recommendations as none 'feel' right..

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Universal Remote for Nvidia Shield,Voice Search,Air Mouse,for Android TV

- Looks good.. simple easy..

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New Air TV Remote Air Remote Mouse TV Voice Remote with 2.4G Wireless for Nvidia Shield

- looks new.. not alot of reviews.. not sure about IR functionality..

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WeChip G20 Voice Remote Wireless Replacement Remote for Nvidia Shield/PC/Android TV

- again looks good.. but few comments suggest volume control may be flaky..

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Rii K25 Multifunction Portable 2.4GHz Mini Wireless Fly Mouse

- bigger than i was hoping, extra keyboard.. but still acceptable

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That is the "realm" I'm looking to stay in.. I'd go double the price of any to get it "just right" But I really just need a step stool.. And everyone is telling me to buy an extension ladder.. if you get my drift..