Boxee Remote

A remote control for the Boxee Box
What is Boxee Remote?
Boxee Remote is a convenient Chrome extension that enables you to control your Boxee Box from your browser. No more losing your remote or dealing with phone apps. The extension is open source under GPLv3 and can be found on GitHub at https://github.com/pcsforeducation/boxee_remote.

Extension stats

Users: 109 ▼ -3
Rating: 3.50 (4)
Version: 0.0.1 (Last updated: 2013-01-07)
Creation date: 2013-01-07
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://*/*
Size: 91.52K

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Extension summary

This extension allows you to control your Boxee Box (and possibly Boxee TV) from your browser. I am always losing my remote, and I don't like the phone apps.

The project is open source under GPLv3. You can find the code and contribute at https://github.com/pcsforeducation/boxee_remote.

User reviews

It's cool for what it is but I would've like to be able to control via the touch pad on my laptop instead. A little tedious to have to use the navigation buttons. Works well nonetheless
by A Google user, 2013-06-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Boxee Remote requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Boxee Remote has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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