My nearest way is using my steam controller but isn't comfy to navigate Netflix or other streaming websites.

  • NaibofTabr@infosec.pub
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    1 year ago

    OK, buy a webcam and set it up so it's pointed at your couch or wherever you sit in front of your TV. Make the webcam audio and video stream available on a public server. Then do all your web browsing in vanilla Chrome with no ad or script blockers. Make sure that you always have tabs open for Amazon and Facebook, and allow their web apps access to the webcam data.

    The smart TV experience.

  • throwawayish@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    On the software-side of things; Kodi is cool. As for remote control, consider referring to Kodi's Wiki-page on the matter for options.

    Btw, honestly your query is way too vague. If possible, please provide us with more info so that we can better help you 😉.

    • Danileonis @lemmy.ml
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      1 year ago

      I just probably need to buy a fire stick a software with a tv-like UI, where I can use a remote to visit streaming websites in an easiest way.

      • throwawayish@lemmy.ml
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        1 year ago

        Thanks for enlightening us! Fortunately, the answer in my original comment should still satisfy your needs.

  • FrostyCaveman@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    I have one of those wireless keyboards with an integrated touchpad. It’s plugged into a small PC, which runs Linux Mint, Firefox, Jellyfin. Plenty comfortable and no invasive tracking.

  • circuitfarmer@lemmy.sdf.org
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    1 year ago

    I'm at the couch constantly and just use a wireless keyboard and mouse on the coffee table. The mouse also works fine next to me on the couch as long as I'm not gaming that way.

    I did explore the possibility of scrolling options with the TV remote a while back, but the vast majority of PC video cards do not support HDMI-CEC.

  • thedarkfly@feddit.nl
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    1 year ago

    If it's the input the problem, I use KDE connect to use my phone as a remote control. You can use the gyroscope in your phone to point to the screen like a Wii controller.

  • PuppyOSAndCoffee@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    So what you could do is get one of those wireless gyro mice. Then just point it at the TV like a magic wand and move your wrist around to control the on screen cursor.

  • sajran@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    Off topic but I'm surprised by the amount of smart tv hate in this thread.

    I have a Philips TV with Android TV. I use it for YouTube, Twitch, Spotify and occasionally for other streaming services. I actually really like the experience. Everything is a few clicks on a remote away, the UI is clean, it works reasonably fast.

    I'm not going to argue about privacy though, that's definitely terrible.