[mythtv-users] Directv Genie channel control

[Jim]

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?

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Jim