[mythtv-users] Raspberry Pi 4 FrontEnd Remote Control Issues

[Barry Martin]

Hi Stephen!


It’s so simple when one knows the answers! You’re a good teacher to this 
student!

I don’t know if the irexec option works or not. For my purposes it 
seemed better to have the RPi boot to MythTV, though if I 
accidentally/absentmindedly exit to the Desktop I can’t get back in 
without pulling the plug (for the location would prefer just the one TV 
Remote). Could use ssh or VNC.

I think I just talked myself into use a button on the remote! Will play 
with irexec probably tomorrow.

In the meantime had gotten an autostart to work. The current Raspbian is 
Buster and the Desktop is LXDE-pi. I didn’t find a GUI method so off to 
Terminal! Edit the file */etc/xdg/lxsession/LXDE-pi/autostart* by adding 
the line */usr/bin/mythfrontend* to the end. Reboot.

I was using my backup SD card which seems slower compared to the primary 
card and I did see the Desktop background picture for about 
three-quarters of a second before displaying the MythTV menu. More or 
less stated for any others finding us so they know what to expect.

LIS. I think loading with a button on the remote is a better idea, 
considering the preference for using the original TV’s remote. (Not that 
I don’t appreciate Monkey Pet’s remote suggestion.)

Barry

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