Top 15 WinLIRC Alternative and Similar Softwares | Nov 2024

WinLIRC allows you to transmit and receive standard infrared remote control signals. This allows you to control your computer using almost any standard infrared remote control. It also allows your computer to control other equipment which uses these signals (stereo equipment).

WinLIRC is the Windows equivalent of LIRC, the Linux Infrared Remote Control program. WinLIRC (through version 0.6) was originally written by Jim Paris. Later releases are written and maintained on sourceforge.

1. HomeGenie

HomeGenie HomeGenie, Home Automaton Server in the Internet Of Things eraDespite of what the name could suggest, HomeGenie it is not just for Home Automation. Yes, it is for sure automation for "home"... meant to be a friendly and fully customizable automation system, easy to use for everyone, but still powerful......

2. Intelliremote

Intelliremote Intelliremote is a software program that gives you complete remote control of your Home Theater PC infrared or radio frequency remote and unlocks its true potential. HTPC makers have an excellent idea bundling an IR or RF remote control with their product...it's just too bad the software included doesn't do......

3. Homeseer

Homeseer HomeSeer presents a revolutionary approach to home automation. HomeSeer's home automation software and hardware solutions make your life more comfortable, convenient, safe and secure. Control your lighting, thermostats, security system, blinds and shades, whole home music, and entertainment center from anywhere in the world......

4. EventGhost

EventGhost EventGhost is an advanced, easy to use and extensible automation tool for MS Windows. It can use different input devices like infrared or wireless remote controls to trigger macros, that on their part control a computer and its attached hardware. So it can be used to control a Media-PC with......

5. AnyMote

AnyMote The only Universal Smart Remote Control for TVs and Home Electronics you'll ever need! Works best to control Samsung, Avr, Sharp, Panasonic, Xfinity, Xbox and many more! For MCE and WMC you may need an additional IR receiver.Smart IR Remote is the only IR remote universal app for Android that......

6. WIRR 0.01

WIRR 0.01 Windows Infra-Red Receiver is a small application to help you control several functions of Windows with many IR remote controls. It has the same functionality as WinLIRC, but is more comfortable.......

7. Goverlan Reach

Goverlan Reach Goverlan enables you to seamlessly support all your users, no matter where they are, and without the need for a VPN.With Goverlan you have:Secure access to your users’ machines whether they are at work, at home or anywhereEnterprise-class Remote ControlActive Directory administration and Password managementBehind-the-scenes systems’ reporting and managementSoftware and......

8. Remote for Apple TV - CiderTV

Remote for Apple TV - CiderTV This FREE app is the best alternative for your Apple TV Remote. Supports 2nd, 3rd and 4th gen Apple TV. The app is especially handy in emergency situations (original remote is often lost or broken, empty batteries, etc). Always losing your remote? That’s where CiderTV app comes to the rescue.......

9. Roomie Remote

Roomie Remote Roomie is a Universal Remote for home theater and automation that uses WiFi to control thousands of devices like TVs, cable and satellite boxes, receivers, Blu-ray players, lights and thermostats. Roomie controls 3 devices initially. As your system grows, device packs can be added via in app purchase.IMPORTANT: Some devices......

10. Control-Freak

Control-Freak Control-freak is a general purpose tool optimized for managing, programming and automating machines, services and apps or just loose parts of code snippets.It comes with a visual block language and a visual GUI designer which lets you inter connect and automate all sorts of devices and export an web-application/interface ready......

11. Girder

Girder Made by Promixis, Girder is the award winning home and industrial automation software that allows users of all skill level to make advanced scripts and macros to automate many functions both on the computer and around the house or office. Based on the Lua scripting language, Girder is a graphical......

12. ThinLinc

ThinLinc ThinLinc - a remote desktop server from Cendio......

13. Jump Desktop

Jump Desktop Jump Desktop is a remote desktop client that lets you securely connect to other computers. Connect to as many computers as you want. Monitor all sessions at once with Live Preview. Filter computers by keyword or connection details using live search. Jump encrypts the connection between computers to ensure privacy......

14. Splashtop Remote Desktop

Splashtop Remote Desktop Splashtop is the next generation remote access, remote support, and collaboration solution. Splashtop is optimized for highest remote desktop performance. It's a faster and simpler alternative to GotoMyPC, LogMeIn Pro, WebEx, and other remote access solution. For IT / MSP who want to remote support computers, Splashtop Business offers easy......

15. Alpemix

Alpemix Primarily a Windows program, but with remote control available from Android or Windows devices.Allows: Remote desktop control, file transfers, switching of screen sharing direction, text chat, audio chat. Also has a neat feature to leave a message on the desktop of the controlled PC after you disconnected.This is essentially a......