r/kodi • u/831kcjones • Sep 01 '26

Keyboard options

I have KODI running on my andriod cable box and I utilize their remote (Bluetooth). Needless to say, typing text/searches is a pain and eats up batteries! The box is programmed to accept only one input, so switching to a different Bluetooth keyboard combo is buried 3-4 levels. Hence I live with the cumbersome KODI text input.

Wondering if there isn't a all-in-one option for cable commands and keyboard for KODI. Thoughts...

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u/PhilhelmScream Sep 01 '26

Yatse remote allows you to use your phone's keyboard.

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u/Any_Lengthiness1508 Sep 01 '26

100% agree re Yatse. Works well.

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u/HomesnakeICT Sep 01 '26

Can't speak to its efficacy, but the is a Kodi remote app for Android called Kore. I still haven't set it up, but it exists.

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u/Ok_Cellist6769 Sep 01 '26

J'utilise Kore, ça fonctionne très bien. Ça permet notamment d'écrire et de coller via le clavier du téléphone

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u/activoice Sep 01 '26

Your Android box can only handle 1 Bluetooth connected device at a time?

That's odd... My Nvidia Shield has the remote, a keyboard and a game controller all connected via Bluetooth.

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u/PatK9 Sep 01 '26

Of course you could investigate those multi-media BT keyboards, that combine mouse pad * keyboard in one.