diff --git a/packages/mediacenter/xbmc/init.d/93_xbmc b/packages/mediacenter/xbmc/init.d/93_xbmc
index aeb0a615c8..c0683e89a8 100644
--- a/packages/mediacenter/xbmc/init.d/93_xbmc
+++ b/packages/mediacenter/xbmc/init.d/93_xbmc
@@ -28,6 +28,11 @@ XBMC_ARGS="--standalone -fs --lircdev $LIRCDEV"
 
 progress "starting XBMC"
 
+# hack for Boxee Remote
+if $(cat /proc/bus/input/devices | grep Vendor=0471 | grep -q Product=20d9);then
+  export SDL_MOUSE_RELATIVE=0
+fi
+
 # starting autoupdate
   [ -f /usr/bin/autoupdate ] && /usr/bin/autoupdate &