[mythtv-users] switching TV channels

[Joseph Fry]

>
>  Is typing the channel number on the numeric keypad the only way to switch
>>>>> channels when watching live TV?
>>>>>
>>>> No,
>>>
>>> You can also bring up the channel guide with, I believe 's'
>>>
>> Thanx for the hint. But, s brings up the EPG guide and from there you
>> cannot change the channel? You still have to close the EPG guide and
>> type in the channel number in the numeric key pad, right? I wish there
>> was a nice browser for switching channels....
>>
>>
> While in the EPG guide, move down to the channel you want to watch and hit
> enter/select and it will change to that channel.  You do not have to
> manually enter the channel number or exit the EPG.
>
> The feature you are asking for already exists.


Indeed... we always have browse mode enabled on my frontends... then you
can browse through all the channels and see what is on and just click
select to change.  Both the EPG and browse mode have settings in the
frontend setup that may need to be adjusted for your usage scenario.
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