Upgrade WeChip W1 Air Mouse Romote Control with Keyboard，IR/RF TV Remote Control for Nvidia Shield/Android TV Box/PC/Projector/HTPC/All-in-one PC
I do it with an air mouse keyboard combo[1]. See below, it's in between, it's small like a remote and sucks to type on, but better than selecting letters onscreen.
https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Keyboard-W1-Multifunctional-...
