[mythtv-users] Current state? - Cox channel changing

[Al Esch]

On 6/25/2015 1:07 PM, Michael wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> I have been using Satellite TV for a while with the HDPVR.
>
> I have been interested in moving to another provider or even moving to 
> my local cable provider which is Cox.
>
> I was wondering what is the most reliable method of channel changing 
> with Cox.  With directv, I was using the http scripts which gave 100% 
> reliable channel changes.  I would really prefer to not go back to 
> using IR blasters.
>
> I am assuming to still get all channels, I will continue to use the 
> HDPVR to record.
>
> Does cox still enable firewall on their boxes for channel changes?
>
> How are others doing this?
>
> Michael
>
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I use a HDHR Prime with Comcast. 3 tuners with 1 cablecard, it has 
worked great for me. The device costs $100 or so, but I don't need to 
rent extra cable boxes to get more than 1 channel at a time.