[mythtv-users] I want Mythtv to change my dish pvr channels.
Brian Wood
beww at beww.org
Wed Jul 29 14:30:17 UTC 2009
On Wednesday 29 July 2009 08:17:48 Rodney D. Myers wrote:
> Now that I have my MythTV working reliably, I want to be able to set
> it, to control my older DISH PVR501.
>
> So when if I want to record "all new" episodes of any series, the
> mythtv box will change the channels.
>
> I know the dish receiver does not have firewire or network connection.
>
> What are my options out there.
The *only* option for controlling a DISH receiver is via IR, using an IR
blaster of some type.
I use a MyBlaster to control my DISH VIP722 and it works quite well, but the
MyBlasters are no longer sold, at least new.
But the LIRC-based blasters are a reasonable option today, in fact pretty much
the only option, with the possible exception of buying a used MyBlaster.
Some DirectTV receivers can be controled by direct serial link, but IR is the
only option for DISH.
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Brian Wood
beww at beww.org
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