[mythtv-users] Macro to exit Live TV (Harmony remote, lazy kids)

[Paul Gardiner]

On 16/08/2010 13:39, mythtv at derdev.com wrote:
> In the top of this prior thread (before it generated a bit...)
>
> http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/users/434426
>
> referenced the opportunity to setup a macro on Myth (??) so that the
> Harmony remote could exit LiveTV in case the kiddies are forgetful.
>
> Can anyone link me to a thread or URL that would address that option in
> more detail?  My kids are very good about using the Harmony to power down
> all the gear, they are only somewhat good at remembering to exit LiveTV.
> I'd like to hook up an "exit LiveTV" or "Return to Home" action/button as
> part of the power down sequence.
>
> I'm unclear on what the remote should be calling on Myth in terms of a
> batch file/macro.

With Harmony remotes, you can redefine the sequence of commands that
turn devices on and off. The off sequence is then used whenever you
do "All off" or any activity that doesn't need MythTv. Just add "Exit"
as the first command in the "off" sequence. In my case, I had to use
just "exit" and no other commands, because once my MythTv box is
turned off it can't be powered back on from the remote.

I also have "switch to the input for MythTV" as the "off" sequence for
my AV Receiver. That ensures my system, when switched on from the
plug, always comes up with the AV receiver on and pointing at the
Myth box, because that's necessary for my Myth box to boot correctly.

Harmony remotes are just wonderous pieces of kit.

Paul.