libcec ☆

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Description:
Control devices with TV remote control and HDMI cabling

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: hdmi cec multimedia library hardware

Install: brew install libcec

About:
Libcec is an open-source library that enables computers to interface with Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) devices over HDMI. It allows users to control connected devices, such as TVs and audio systems, using a single remote. This library is the backbone for many media center applications, facilitating seamless power management and input switching.

Key Features:

Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Interface with HDMI-CEC capable hardware
Supports multiple programming language bindings
Compatible with popular media center software like Kodi

Use Cases:

Automating TV power on/off via a media center PC
Switching HDMI inputs automatically when launching applications
Relaying remote control commands to a computer

Alternatives:

pyCEC – Python-specific implementation, whereas libcec is a C++ library with broader language bindings.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2025 10:50am		0	VERSION_BUMP	76685cdb
Sep 13, 2024 1:56pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	c3f92270