[mythtv-users] Directv Genie channel control

[John P Poet]

On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 12:41 PM Jim <lists at morton.hrcoxmail.com> wrote:

> On 7/18/2016 2:06 PM, John P Poet wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I have been happily using my Directv H20s for the last 15 years.  They
> > are old enough that they do not have ethernet ports, and I have been
> > using the USB ports to control the channel.
> >
> > Directv has been offering to upgrade me to a Genie. I am sure they
> > want me to get the full Genie with DVR, but I was thinking about
> > asking for the Genie Lite combined with a Genie Mini.  I see on the
> > wiki that channel control should work via ethernet:
> >
> >
> https://www.mythtv.org/wiki/Controlling_DirecTV_Set_Top_Box_(STB)_via_Network
> > <
> https://www.mythtv.org/wiki/Controlling_DirecTV_Set_Top_Box_%28STB%29_via_Network
> >
> >
> > I just wanted to know if there is anything I should be aware of when
> > requesting the new equipment from Directv.  For example, has anyone
> > tried this with a Genie Lite?
> >
> > Thanks for any tips.
> >
> > John
> >
> >
> The H20 has component out and I would guess you are using that. Does the
> Genie or Genie lite also have component out?
>
> --
>
> Jim


The newer boxes require a break-out cable:

 http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp?p=H2510PIN&ss=535233

I am hoping I can get Directv to supply that, without having to pay for it.

John
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