eHome Infrared Transceiver

USB ID 04eb:e004 · Northstar Systems, Inc.

VendorNorthstar Systems, Inc.
Vendor ID04eb
Device IDe004
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_04EB&PID_E004
Linux modaliasusb:v04EBpE004
Linux drivermceusb

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 04eb:e004?

USB ID 04eb:e004 is “eHome Infrared Transceiver” made by Northstar Systems, Inc. (vendor ID 04eb, device ID e004).

Which Linux driver supports eHome Infrared Transceiver?

In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver mceusb (source under drivers/media/rc). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.

How do I check whether eHome Infrared Transceiver is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 04eb:e004 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_04EB&PID_E004.

How do I see which driver is currently in use?

lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.