OpenTCLRemote

OpenTCLRemote is a remote controller application written in Python 3 / GTK 3.

It simulates a remote controller for a TCL tv set by sending keys via the local network.

License

OpenTCLRemote is GPL-3 licensed.

Icons whose names starts with arrow_ and icon_ comes from the ElegantIcons set .

Icons whose names starts with awe_ comes from the Font Awesome icons set .

Icons whose names starts with zig_ were drawn by myself.

Requirements

OpenTCLRemote requires:

• Python 3,
• GTK 3,
• a TCL tv set (only tested on a TCL S79 model) connected to your local network.

Usage

OpenTCLRemote needs no arguments. Just run it!

It can be user with a mouse or with a keyboard (as long as the OpenTCLRemote window has the focus). Supported keys are indicated on each remote controller key.

Key functionalities

• OpenTCLRemote uses the UPnP protocol to automatically find the IP address of the first compatible TV set.
• Connection is kept alive by regularly sending message (if the TV set does not receive a message after some time, it closes the connection).
• Only one instance can be run at the same time. If you try to execute it again, it simply gives the focus to the already existing instance.
• Keys from the keyboard are mapped on keys of the remote controller.

TODO

• write an installer
• better support for accessibility
• ...