USB - HDMI-CEC Adapter($54.25Value)

Description

HDMI Output: Connect your PC to a TV or monitor with an HDMI input for high-definition video and audio playback. CEC Compatibility: Control your connected devices with your PC using CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for a seamless user experience. USB Power: Plug into a USB port on your PC to provide power and data transfer to your connected devices. Compact Design: Small form factor with a USB plug makes it easy to carry and use on the go. Pulse-Eight Brand: Trusted brand known for quality electronics and innovative designs. What is CEC? CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is the control protocol found in HDMI. If you've not heard of CEC, you may have heard of it in another form, Sony call it Bravialink, LG call it Simplink and Samsung call it Anynet+. These are all the same system essentially and our adaptor allows your HTPC to join that communication channel. Why don't I already have it?

Almost all graphics cards do not support CEC in any form, and others only in a limited form. This device allows XBMC and libCEC to access the CEC communications link and send and receive control messages. What does it give me that I don't already have? The USB - CEC Adapter allows XBMC to turn your TV and other attached equipment on and off (if they support HDMI CEC) adjust the volume or eject the disk from a drive. Start playback etc.

Likewise these same devices can tell XBMC what to do, for example, your TV remote can also control XBMC, or vice versa. With this device you can move that step closer to a clutter free living space while maintaining simple remote control for friends and family who may not be familiar with all of the features of a professional remote control.