General HID

The General HID (Human Interface Device) is similar to using a remote, however it adds the ability to use MP even if it's not in foreground.

This in general is not for production but more often for development PCs. It can slow down keyboard input in other apps as well

• Use general HID device - select this to enable use of the General HID
• Extended logging - provides additional information in the MediaPortal.log file much like the Debug Logging option for MediaPortal
• Supports input even if MediaPortal is in background (slows down keyboard in other apps) - Default  off
• Mapping - map keys or button settings to MediaPortal windows or actions for your HID device
  Note: To map keys to standard MP functions or change bindings, you may be better served by Keys and Sounds in the Configuration > General section.