Budwyzer 21 Report post Posted January 2, 2013 For my tv remote that I bought this for, this worked great. But my new tv, oddly has a remote that doesn't have a switch or buttons to change what device it's sending signals too. Originally I could switch my remote to DVD, which I had the codes set for for my FLIRC. Then I could change it back to TV and it wouldnt mess up anything on my computer if I was hitting the arrow keys or Enter key. Now though, my remote doesnt have this option, and when I'm cruising through the Netflix or Amazon video lists it's messing with my PC too. I don't think there is, so I'm asking for it, could we get a button to enable/disable the rest of the keys in the FLIRC? Here's the remote. I could use the "yellow" key to disable/enable the flirc, because as far as I can tell, it doesn't do a darn thing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budwyzer 21 Report post Posted January 4, 2013 No one agrees? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris! 123 Report post Posted January 5, 2013 Originally I could switch my remote to DVD, which I had the codes set for for my FLIRC. Then I could change it back to TV and it wouldnt mess up anything on my computer if I was hitting the arrow keys or Enter key. How come you could switch functions before but can't anymore? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdgut 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2013 How come you could switch functions before but can't anymore? He says why in his first post in the topic ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris! 123 Report post Posted January 6, 2013 He says why in his first post in the topic ;) Oh yeah... whoops. We'll chalk that up to it being earlier where I am Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budwyzer 21 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 So, what do you guys think? Because as I see TVs becoming smarter, I can see the remotes becoming more like this. My new TV has Amazon video, Netflix, Vudu, all that stuff, and Im pretty sure there's an option for controlling the optical output volume as well so I wont need my stereo remote for anything more than to turn it on. With this level of programmability being introduced into televisions there is little need for that old "TV/DVD/SAT/AUX" switch anymore, and thus a growing need for an Enable/Disable function. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budwyzer 21 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 For now, could someone come up with a script that could run on a macro such as "Win+[" or something that could disable all other keyboard keys until the combo is pressed again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jason 141 Report post Posted January 25, 2013 I'm going to squeeze this into the next release that's well over due, but coming shortly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budwyzer 21 Report post Posted January 25, 2013 \o/ YAY \o/ Budwyzer thanks you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toadvine 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2013 I am having the exact same issue so I went searching for it and came across this post. Has this function been added? It's been a while. I'm currently using my Panasonic TV remote to control XBMC on my always-on HTPC running SABnzbd and functioning as a ghetto NAS. A button to turn the flirc on/off would be perfect so I don't mess up everything every time I just want to watch TV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris! 123 Report post Posted May 5, 2013 Not as yet I don't think but Jason has promised, he works very hard. The latest beta promises more features: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toadvine 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2013 Thanks for the quick reply. Since I can't use the Panasonic remote then, I'm thinking about buying an Apple remote for the WAF. Quick question though, since it's hard to find proper information on here (for me). If I buy one, will it work with long keypresses so I can use the hold functions listed here? http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Apple_remote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris! 123 Report post Posted May 7, 2013 If I buy one, will it work with long keypresses so I can use the hold functions listed here? http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Apple_remote Unfortunately not. Where long-press functionality is mentioned in the beta's it relates to the ability for flirc to be more responsive and detect when you're scrolling (not pressing the button multiple times). I saw your post of the XBMC forums an hopefully someone can help - I can't think of anything at the moment but if I do i'll get back to you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toadvine 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2013 Oh, sad to hear that. It seems like flirc is not yet for me, I will try to find another solution and check back on progress in a few months. Thanks a lot for your help, you're a real boon to these forums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris! 123 Report post Posted May 8, 2013 Oh, sad to hear that. It seems like flirc is not yet for me, I will try to find another solution and check back on progress in a few months. Thanks a lot for your help, you're a real boon to these forums. No worries :) We want Flirc to be useful to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loganator 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 I have a similar remote to the one pictured above. A disable/enable feature would be very helpful. Did this get included in one of the recent updates? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris! 123 Report post Posted July 7, 2013 I have a similar remote to the one pictured above. A disable/enable feature would be very helpful. Did this get included in one of the recent updates? Don't think so - I think Jason got bogged down in an issue with one of the features. I'll add this to out new issue/feature tracking app we have :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msdin 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 This would also be extremely useful for my setup. Right now if I need to change my TV options (e.g. change scene modes) it collides with my xbmc box. So add my vote. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kazan 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) It's been about a year since Chris answerd. Do you have any news about this feature? I'm sure it would be really helpful for users with TV remotes. Thanks. Edited September 19, 2014 by kazan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budwyzer 21 Report post Posted January 30, 2015 Jason, any word on this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jason 141 Report post Posted January 30, 2015 I will incorporate this feature. But I wont be free to do so for 3-4 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jllussa 0 Report post Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) Next week I will receive a FLIRC usb dongle. I thought on/off was legacy supported. :( My remote only has "TV function", not DVD/SAT so being able to turn on/off FLIRC would be very important for me. Awaiting FLIRC and an update to "improve" this. Thanx. Edited February 1, 2015 by jllussa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jllussa 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2015 Hi! How about this feature? It passed 5-6 weeks :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jllussa 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2015 nothing yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jllussa 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2015 Configure one remote key to enable/disable flirc inputs -> This key would set a flag to 0 or 1. if (flag = 0) and (IR_KEY is "remote key to enable/disable") Set Flag to 1 else if (flag = 1) and (IR_KEY is "remote key to enable/disable") Set Flag to 0 else if flag = 1 then all IR keys accepted else do nothing; Easy, don't you think? :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
