Raspberry Pi, Remote Control

I want a raspberry pi in the living room to stream content on the TV. How to control it without moving my arse; this is a major design goal.

 

1. http://www.ctheroux.com/a-step-by-step-guide-to-setup-a-bluetooth-keyboard-and-mouse-on-the-raspberry-pi/ – should be fun, might need a hardware dongle, which of course I have just thrown away.
2. http://www.pcworld.com/article/2033284/how-to-control-your-pc-with-your-android-phone.html

I eventually settled on

1. https://www.unifiedremote.com/