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looking back a few posts, i believe he mentions using a 2412N (smartlinc). so he's using intermediate software, it's just that it's on a webserver thats embedded into his plm. or, i suppose he could be circumventing the web interface and using the "direct to plm" tcp port. but thats still only possible with a networked plm (ie. smartlinc).

only other way (that i've ever read about) to interface irule directly with insteon is to use a serial plm connected to a gc-100 or itach, and have irule send it the serial commands via the global cache's rs232's tcp port.

anything that involves a plm connected to a computer will require software in between, even if its just something like tcp2serial.

Does the power on command work? I've heard some TV's don't power the serial port when in standby.

Just installed a 46" 7000 Samsung and I was able to hide the emitter on the back side of the bezel. The bezel is clear but you can't see the emitter. Works fine.

jc

Hi mborner,

that sounds like a clean solution!
How did you do this?
Did you remove the whole frame of your TV?
Would be greeat if you can give some more details!

Cheers Thomas

You are indeed correct I am using a 2412N as my interface. It fires out status messages anytime a change is made or on request.
I guess in theory you are right that it is using intermediate software, but as it all contained inside the Smartlinc 2412N in practical terms there is nothing else requred.

Thomas, yes, I had to remove the entire bezel from the TV. It doesn't require any special tools or anything but be prepared to remove about 20 screws from the back cabinet.

Once the bezel is removed you will clearly see where the IR receiving eye is located. You may have to crack open the emitter and remove the emitter from the shell leaving you with an emitter that looks something like this;
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you'll want to fish the emitter end through a grille opening in the back of the TV cabinet and then route it to the receiving eye underneath the bezel. In my case, I taped the wire at various locations to make it neat, even though it can't be seen. I highly recommend that you test the operation of the emitter before putting your TV back together. It was a lot of work doing all of my components like this but the time and effort was worth it.

@mborner: thanks for the details.
Really cool idea!!!

I have not seen this covered recently (I searched) so wasn't sure if the newest update to the iPad app allows the following, can someone answer this for me:

Can just an individual portion of a page be defined to use gestures, ie say the bottom right part of an ipad screen, while having other parts of the screen have other buttons/links/etc?

If not, how do you folks get around really dealing with a completely separate panel and having to navigate away from the "Activity" you're currently seeing on the ipad screen?

Thanks,
Rukus

Yes. LG manual contains all.commands for serial control. I have a 40" lcd and it powers on and off without issue. Also switches inputs, adjusts volume, etc.

Well that's a BIG positive for LG over Sony, I've always preferred Sony TV's but will have to give LG serious consideration for my next purchase.

Rs232 codes for LG are already in the builder.

Can the LG tv be controlled via a 3.5 mm into the [remote] in? Not enough serial outs & I'd prefer to avoid the IR plug - 4 year old I'm the house.

Not sure what you're trying to say, if the TV has a 3.5 "remote in" then I can't imagine it being anything other than IR, in which case IR you want to hook up to it, you'll need a plug (can we assume you meant to say emitter)

Hey everyone. Just another reminder that I have setup a complete forum dedicated to iRule. We have 52 members now. However, the success of the forum will depend on using it and making it your own. I'm open to suggestions on how we can improve the forum and getting it hopping.

www.irulecommunity.com

Thanks,
Jeff

I'm sorry. Pretty much a noob with all this iRule stuff but my wife can't figure out the Harmony remote ( I know ) and I was hoping iRule would be easier for her once set-up.

I have used IR repeaters in the past, but only with the stick-on emiters. I have a GC-100-12 on order & was hoping I could use one of the IR out ports on the GC to the [Remote in] on the LG. Hope this clarifies

My goal is to control a LG plasma & TBD projector for display devices; a Sony E9000ES for the TV & Denon 4802 for the theater; with sources switched via a Monoprice 4x2 Matrix (#6415) - HTPC, PS3, DISH & XBOX 360. I'm starting to think I might be in over my head.

I joined the Forum. Any chance of getting a sub-forum on AVS? It would certainly be the most functional. I've joined many other forum communities in the past but always migrate back here.

I am thinking of getting an Apple TV 2. I searched this thread and think I know the answers to my questions but would be grateful if someone could confirm:

1) Is Apple TV 2 controllable by IP?
I think the answer is not - or not without major hacking.
2) Is there an device in the database or a user imported device that has those IP controls?
3) If the answer is yes to #1 is it http or network gateway and if http then what port?

Thanks much in advance.

AFAIK it is only IR-controllable.
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Axel

I would assume that is is capable of being IP controlled (eg the Remote app for iPhone/iPad that controls it) but my guess is that those are private IP commands and no one has replicated that yet.

yep, the infamous 'walled garden"....thanks Apple!
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Axel

That is sort of true. However, iTunes has to come out and play with the Remote App. The Apple TV 2 acts as an Airplay Client while the iTunes you are connected to is the Airplay server. Unlike the Airplay that is available pn the Marantz SR5006 an 6006 or on some of the Denom AVRs the Apple TV 2 will also support video, in the supported formats, that is associated with iTunes.

My Apple TV 2 HDMI connrction managed to come loose from my SR6006. I was looking for my Apple interface to appear on my TV and to my astonishment it appeared across the LAN on my computer.

There might be some IP control possibilites, but I won't be holding my breath waiting for Apple to reveal them. Hopefully, some one wiil havk them.

It would be nice to be able to include the functionality of the Remote App with in my iRule Control system. in the meantime I use IR to control my Apple TV 2 or drop out of iRule and go to the Remote App.

Well, to start, set-up can take some time, even longer depending on how creative you want to get, but it's not rocket science, I'm sure you'll be able to swing it.

As far as the TV goes, if it has the 3.5 IR in, then I think you should be able to plug directly in.

Let us know how it goes.

Here is another Retina iPhone background that I just shared:

Hey guys newbie here. I got most everything working pretty easily and I am just totally amazed by the simplicity and the speed at which the commands work. With everything working I think with the iTach my ipad is faster than my IR remotes!

Anyway now I want to really customize. I have about the artistic capabilities of a 2 year old so my question is a couple about this:

1. Is there not an exit button and a back button? I see a arrow pointing backwards which I used and I am using the X from what I believe is the playstation buttons in the meantime.

2. I see blank buttons how can I place text over them?

3. Is there some public repository for sharing buttons? I see people say here is new "blank" I just shared?

Thanks so much!

Neil

Ok I found the image libraries (I think)! So this really cool!

Thanks,

Neil

I see that the apple tv might not be ip controllable but what about xbmc on apple tv2? I am think about getting the new version with the A5 cpu that should handle full 1080p.
you think that will work or will a ir still be necessary to start up xbmc etc?

Yes, the limitation is there and there is no third party IP control of AppleTV 2. However, to Apples credit, the "Remote" app is incredibly amazing. Full two-way control, sort by genre, song, movie, album, actor, artist, etc. It also includes a real-time search feature, full cover/album art, now playing, IMDB link, and much, much, more. It's fast, easy to set up, and the best part, its free!

I'm still using it in amazement. Yes, it would be nice if I didn't have to switch apps but Apple has really done a fantastic job, here.

Very cool -- just registered and introduced myself

Spartan94

I saw that your using rs232 for your 6500ub. I just wanted to make sure that you saw my very complete rs232 code and feedback set that I shared under user devices in the builder. It has way more commands than the irule provided set including discreet memory selection.

Is anyone using the EZUIRT to control X10 devices with iRule? If so, are the extended codes in the irule builder already?

I've purchased an itach IP2IR gateway but, haven't bought the iRule yet. I would probably just have bought an IR543 but, since they're discontinued and can be as much as the EZUIRT, I'd rather go with that as it sounds like it can access all X10 house codes.

Am I on the right track with this? Thanks,

Dale