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

[David Brieck Jr.]

On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 8:39 AM, <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.
>
> TIA!!!!
> Dave.

What version are you on? I thought I remember seeing an option in 0.23
to timeout LiveTV if a prompt wasn't responded to. I think it would be
under the Playback Options screen if I remember correctly.