[mythtv-users] How do I retrieve channels from schedules direct for FIOS?

Robert McNamara robert.mcnamara at gmail.com
Thu Sep 1 15:51:08 UTC 2011


On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 8:47 AM, James <virtue at rocketmonkeys.com> wrote:
> On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 11:45 AM, Robert McNamara
> <robert.mcnamara at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Because until the HDHR Prime, no HDHomeRun was tuneable by virtual
>> channel numbers (the ones you get from the listings source).  I've
>> spoken with the SiliconDust guys and they're going to add something to
>> the API to allow us to determine if a cablecard is present, and thus
>> we'll be able to enable/disable the scanning and fetch listings
>> options as appropriate.  Thus, the workaround will be unnecessary by
>> the time .25 is out.
>> Robert
>
> Ahh, it's ROBERT!  :)
>
> Thanks for the info, I wondered about that.  And *thank you* for the
> guide, it worked perfectly for me.  It's sad it's not higher on google
> listings, but at least I found it.  And it's awesome that the SD guys
> are receptive to your requests, should make things better all around.
>
> -James

You are very welcome-- thanks for the kind words :)

I'm very glad the guide helped you out.  I'll keep it up to date as
the situation improves in master.

Robert


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