LE8 with GPIO receiver

I did a fresh install of LE8 on my Rpi2 (with GPIO receiver). Would like to use it with my remote.

I added “dtoverlay=lirc-rpi” to the config.txt. If my memory is right, this is all what is needed in prior version (and seemed to be what is described in the wiki http://wiki.openelec.tv/index.php?title=…Receiver).

Unfortunately, the remote does not work. What else is required? I thought it was not necessary to record buttons? Do I need to change anything in the settings? Am I missing anything obvious?