[mythtv-users] mythtv netflix hack

[Gregory Schade]

On 04/24/2014 05:22 PM, Gregory Schade wrote:
>> Hi Gregory!
>>
>> Just wanted to say that it was a great tutorial and the netflix
>> integration is working fine. I am having an issue where my remote
>> (Harmony One setup as a MCE controller) doesn't have a back key and
>> the key that I though was a back key just reloads the netflix page. I
>> think I have to change the button to another button that is actually
>> mapped on the remote.
>>
>> I am having another issue, which I don't really know if anyone has
>> experienced. I don't get any sound when running netflix this way or
>> with the wine plugin version. Anyone know anything about such an
>> issue? My TV is connected via HDMI, so I guess it could be that the
>> sound is not being sent.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Andréas
> Andreas,
> 1. I did update the lirc (mythnetflix1080.lircrc) file to more reliably
> exit Netflix/Firefox. Although that won't help your key problem. please
> download the latest .zip and replace your mythnetflix.lircrc file before
> you do anything else.
> 2. your key problem: see the end of this page (
> http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/WM_Behavior_Hack ) about using "irw" in the
> terminal. that will give you a key name to use. Open the
> mythnetflix1080.lircrc in gedit (or whatever) in the second section
> replace KEY_CLEAR (it's on line 17) with the button you have chosen
>
> 3. HDMI audio is working just fine here. I suspect it is something in
> your standard audio settings, I'm afraid I can't be of too much help on
> that.  Maybe somebody else on the list can help you with
> Alsa/PulseAudio. or possible the Pipelight guys. Sorry
>
> Thank you for the positive feedback, I really appreciate it.
> Greg
Andreas,
WOW, I must be tired I just botched a bunch of stuff. DO NOT change
KEY_CLEAR. the key you need to change is KEY_BACK (it's on line 44)
sorry about that. Best of luck on the audio stuff.
Greg