7/26/2023 0 Comments Add flirc to harmony![]() ![]() Whilst I had a specific application for this plugin, you can also use it on its own to trigger Homeseer events etc from Windows shortcuts on any PC on your home network. This effectively would replicate pressing the same Windows key combination for as long as the IR codes were received. Using keys such as volume up and down on the Sony AV Amplifier profile (which sends repetitive IR commands) would also allow the capability in the plugin to ramp devices such as dimming lights. This was then added to all my activities which allowed allocation to unused Harmony Normal/Home Automation buttons and activity macros. I selected a Sony AV Amplifier as my new device (as it has lots of buttons) and renamed it ‘Homeseer Control’. Therefore (for example) programming the FLIRC to send ALT+SHIFT+1 when pressing keypad '1' from this new device would be picked up by my plugin and trigger Homeseer events etc. I would then program up the FLIRC to send these keyboard shortcuts via the Harmony using IR codes by adding a new device to the Harmony profile. My design was to continually monitor my Media PC for certain key combinations (shortcuts) using a new remote Homeseer plugin. Plugging this into my Media PC, one of the FLIRC profiles is to emulate a full Windows Keyboard. Having thought about this, I came up with an idea of using a FLIRC USB Dongle (Available from Amazon USA & Amazon UK) which allows control of any Media Centre or PC with any IR remote. This was limiting and wanted the option to be able to progressive dim/brighten lights from the remote and be able to trigger different Homeseer events etc depending on the device/activity being used.ĮDIT: If you already have a Windows PC which is connected as a Harmony device on your hub, a FLIRC is NOT required, however you will be limited to the number of Homeseer triggers that can be achieved. Go to My OSMC : Pi Config : Hardware - to determine GPIO pins used.Having purchased a Harmony Elite & hub on Amazon Black Friday deals, I was disappointed to find out that it was not easy to control Homeseer directly from the remote and the only option (I found) was to use the HA-Bridge software and emulating Philips Hue lamps. ![]() To continue setting up the 650 to control the Raspberry Pi, on the TV with it connected to Raspberry Pi and with a mouse and keyboard connected to a Raspberry Pi: ) and add Options, Home, Menu, Select and direction buttons to on screen Sync, and then go back and edit On Screen buttons and physical buttons, and sync again. Setup the rest of the devices using manufacturer and model number. Running Kodi as Watch Apple, rename to "Broadcast TV", manufacturer: Apple, model: A1378, select Apple Silver remote from Kodi, The A1378 corresponds to the Silver Apple Remote Within the MyHarmony App, do the following to setup the Raspberry PI: I put a small sticker on the inside, where the batteries are that indicate the room name for the remote.ĭownload and install the Logitech's MyHarmony app.ĭownloading and installing the app is self-explanatory. Each remote only controls the devices in that room. So, I keep these in a text file.įor whatever reason, my family likes to walk around with the remotes and bring them from room to room. The My Harmony app has a limitation in that it doesn't allow naming of the room the remote is in. So, I have 7 rooms with televisions or projectors. I worked on hospital TV start up for about a year. ![]()
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