--- product_id: 2894912 title: "Azend Group MediaGate GP-IR01BK 1-Channel IR Windows Vista Media Center Remote Control and Receiver (Black)" brand: "azend group corp" price: "802.94 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/2894912-azend-group-mediagate-gp-ir01bk-1-channel-ir-windows-vista store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 1-Channel IR Plug-and-Play Windows Vista Certified Azend Group MediaGate GP-IR01BK 1-Channel IR Windows Vista Media Center Remote Control and Receiver (Black) **Brand:** azend group corp **Price:** 802.94 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎮 Control Your Media, Elevate Your Experience! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Azend Group MediaGate GP-IR01BK 1-Channel IR Windows Vista Media Center Remote Control and Receiver (Black) by azend group corp - **How much does it cost?** 802.94 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/2894912-azend-group-mediagate-gp-ir01bk-1-channel-ir-windows-vista) ## Best For - azend group corp enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted azend group corp brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Sleek Aesthetic:** Stylish black finish that complements any home entertainment setup. - • **Effortless Control:** 1-Channel IR technology for streamlined media navigation. - • **Enhanced Experience:** Elevate your media consumption with intuitive remote access. - • **Seamless Integration:** Certified for Windows Vista, ensuring compatibility and ease of use. - • **User-Friendly Design:** Plug-and-play setup for instant functionality. ## Overview The Azend Group MediaGate GP-IR01BK is a certified Windows Vista Media Center remote control and receiver, designed for seamless integration with Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate. Featuring 1-channel IR technology, it offers a user-friendly plug-and-play setup, making it the perfect accessory for enhancing your media experience. ## Description Efficiently access your digital entertainment with our MCE remote control. A single remote control gives you the freedom to access your entertainment from anywhere in the room. The friendly Mediate Center on-screen menus are specially designed for remote control interaction, delivering a fun, engaging and integrated digital media experience. All-access digital entertainment as close as your MCE remote control. Use the MCE remote control to enjoy more type of entertainment offered by your Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate PC. The MCE Remote Control and Receiver uses the on-screen interface to offer you TV/Video recording, personal Video, Movies, Music, Photos, and Radio. TV tuner card with FM radio capability required for live TV and radio functionality. ## Features - GP-IR01BK Certified Windows MCE Vista Remote Control - OS Format: Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate (1 Channel IR) - MCE Remote Control and Receiver is Certified for Windows Vista ## Images ![Azend Group MediaGate GP-IR01BK 1-Channel IR Windows Vista Media Center Remote Control and Receiver (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11yRVqG8tSL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does the remote have a button to power off/on the TV?** A: This remote is designed and sold specifically for Windows Media Center, and operates using RF I believe, though it is not a universal remote and as a result cannot be used to control any appliances except for the computer which has the provided receiver attached. **Q: Can this be used to control my HTPC in general? For example, can I use it to navigate the desktop and 'click' a shortcut that opens Hulu in Chrome?** A: No **Q: Does some know where I can download the drivers for this remote? Thanks.** A: Hmm, I can't seem to find them anywhere anymore.. On Newegg, the manufacturer product link goes here: http://www.avsgear.com/Products/gpir01bk.htm -- there is a "contact us" button that you can use to write to the company directly if you want. I might be able to find the software for my remote, unless someone else answers this with a real answer before I get home. **Q: Is this remote backlit? (Are the buttons illuminated?)** A: Nope. The location of the buttons are pretty much intuitive. You wont have a hard time using this even when the lights are out. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars good plug n play standard rc6 Media Center remote *by R***H on Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2012* First some background. I have a pc with an internal tuner card; the tuner package had included a remote and ir receiver that plugged directly into the tuner (not usb). As far as I know, this was a true Media Center remote using the rc6 standard. I had programed my Logitech Harmony remote to control the pc (as well as tv, stereo, etc).I was taking the tuner card out, but still wanted a Media Center remote. I also didn't want to re-program my Harmony. I figured if I bought another remote using Microsoft's rc6 protocol, everything should work as is. I saw another remote on Amazon that was cheaper than this and very popular, but users indicated it did not use Microsoft's rc6 standard.After receiving this, I removed the old ir receiver and plugged this one into a usb port. Windows 7 Pro 64bit detected and installed it automatically. I pointed my Logitech and tried controlling Media Center, and it worked fine, no changes to the Logitech necessary.So this 4 star rating is really for the ir receiver as I have not used the remote itself. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant surprise *by W***E on Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2012* Media Center remote controls are designed for a single purpose. They are not expected to work with anything but Media Center any more than your stock TV remote control is expected to work with your toaster. The biggest differences are how the buttons are arranged, how well the IR receiver works, and whether the remote control has any additional features or buttons. This remote control does well on all points.Setup: Regardless of which MC remote you buy, the setup process is identical. You plug the IR receiver into a USB port. That's it. Any mentions in reviews of Harmony remotes or other brands of remotes has no relevance. The IR receiver receives the IR signals, and Windows processes the info from them using its own drivers. The functionality does not vary and is specified by Microsoft.IR Receiver: IR receivers vary from button sized ones at the end of cords to more hefty ones such as this one, to even larger ones. This one functioned well with the RC pointed at it, pointed away from it, and pointed at the wall behind me, in a room where the PC is about 15 feet away. I compared it with an even larger one (ironically pictured in the manual but not included) and the included one worked just as well.Button layout: Although MC remote controls are not 100% standard, they tend to be pretty close in layout. The various clusters of buttons tend to be laid out similarly. On this model, the volume, mute and channel buttons are in the expected location surrounding the "green button" but are arranged in a circular fashion that makes them easily accessible by feel. Likewise, the cluster of buttons around the Play button is in a fairly standard arrangement, but its circular layout makes it very easy to find the correct buttons. If you've used a different brand MC remote control before, you'll have no problems getting used to this one almost immediately, and won't need to fumble for keys even without a backlit model.Each button also has a text description of its function in case you are not initially familiar with the standard icons such as double arrows or a box with rabbit ears and red dot. Other brands of remote controls use identical icons on the buttons, but you need to know what they mean.Additional features: Media Center remote controls are required to have a standard set of buttons. Their function is dictated by Microsoft, not the remote control manufacturer, so there's almost no variation from one MC remote to another in terms of which buttons are available. However, this one has a radio, music, pictures and video button which are not required buttons. They work exactly as you'd expect them to work in Media Center. There is also a Zoom button, that saves you the trouble of using the "i" button, moving to the left or right until you get to the zoom menu, and choosing a setting.User manual: This remote control comes with a user manual. Since MC remotes are standard, many don't come with one and you can look up what the buttons do on Microsoft's website. This one describes what all the buttons do, and how you set up the IR receiver. It also mentions optional features that do not come with this particular model. It fails to mention that the IR emitter described is optional, but it's only relevant when the RC comes bundled with a tuner card.If there are any weaknesses, it's that you are not buying a more expensive remote control with the optional features described. Other models could have a TV power button in place of the zoom button, in which case the remote would be a learning one for that feature, and (optionally) for the volume control, mute buttons and numeric keypad. If you use a separate RC for your TV anyway, it won't be a big deal. Also, a more expensive backlit model may be available. These are not really faults of the remote control though, but differences between it and more expensive models.As long as you understand that this is designed as a dedicated purpose remote control for Windows Media Center, you will be getting a good one. ### ⭐ 1.0 out of 5 stars Failed after one month *by B***S on Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2010* I purchased this item for use with my Logitech Harmony 1100 remote. It was to replace another remote (model IR02BK) by this same company when the "pause" button failed to work. On that remote I was informed through a company email that the problem was caused by a production control problem. They provided me a return authorization.Since I could not be without a working remote, before I returned the IR02BK, I ordered the IR01BK as a replacement. Unfortunately, the pause button did not work on that remote either. Last night, after about five weeks of use, the IR01BK stopped working at all.Since the RMA was issued, emails to the company have been ignored, including my request for a phone number so that we could try to resolve these issues. For those who wish to contact the company, based upon the RMA address, the product appears to have been distributed by Media Gate (Anyware Computer Accessories) in Baldwin Park, CA. Their phone number is 626-330-2203.I have given up on trying to make either of the two remotes work. I will now temporarily reinstall the IR02BK and look for a remote with a better reliability history. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/2894912-azend-group-mediagate-gp-ir01bk-1-channel-ir-windows-vista](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/2894912-azend-group-mediagate-gp-ir01bk-1-channel-ir-windows-vista) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-07*