Dormant media extenders - auto off?

[tvmaster2]

I get lazy, move from room to room, leaving media extenders on.
The problem: I can't change channels in the basement 'cause I left the media extenders on in the den (tuner is in use).
Question - is there a plugin that shuts them down automatically, or can sense if a media extenders is powered on, but can be over-ruled if you choose by another media extender?
Did that make sense?

[nyplayer]

Originally Posted by tvmaster2

I get lazy, move from room to room, leaving media extenders on.
The problem: I can't change channels in the basement 'cause I left the media extenders on in the den (tuner is in use).
Question - is there a plugin that shuts them down automatically, or can sense if a media extenders is powered on, but can be over-ruled if you choose by another media extender?
Did that make sense?

You can look here I use this utility to poweroff or reboot extenders.

https://forums.sagetv.com/forums/sho...6&postcount=34

sageextctrl.exe <address> <function>

<address> is the IP address or hostname
to access the extender.

<function> is the action you wish to
perform. The available
functions are:
- "on"
- "off"
- "reboot"

Example: sageextctrl.exe 192.168.1.105 on

[tvmaster2]

Originally Posted by nyplayer

You can look here I use this utility to poweroff or reboot extenders.

https://forums.sagetv.com/forums/sho...6&postcount=34

sageextctrl.exe <address> <function>

<address> is the IP address or hostname
to access the extender.

<function> is the action you wish to
perform. The available
functions are:
- "on"
- "off"
- "reboot"

Example: sageextctrl.exe 192.168.1.105 on

This is done from your Sage Server, yes? And do you need to manually trigger it, or does it work on a pre-defined schedule or set of terms?

[nyplayer]

Originally Posted by tvmaster2

This is done from your Sage Server, yes? And do you need to manually trigger it, or does it work on a pre-defined schedule or set of terms?

You can do it from any PC ... you simply have to know the IP of the Extender. You can also schedule it to run anytime you want.

You can also use the Sage Web Browser.

[tvmaster2]

Originally Posted by nyplayer

You can do it from any PC ... you simply have to know the IP of the Extender. You can also schedule it to run anytime you want.

You can also use the Sage Web Browser.

ooo, could I use the Sage Web Browser from an iPad for example?

[trk2]

Also there is this plugin available.

[nyplayer]

Originally Posted by trk2

Also there is this plugin available.

Good plugin but it only works when the extender is idle. It will not turn off if someone left it on livetv.

I use the Webserver on my Phone..... works great.

[nyplayer]

Originally Posted by tvmaster2

ooo, could I use the Sage Web Browser from an iPad for example?

If it has a browser YES

[tvmaster2]

Originally Posted by nyplayer

Good plugin but it only works when the extender is idle. It will not turn off if someone left it on livetv.

I use the Webserver on my Phone..... works great.

Ask and you shall receive - just tried web remote and it worked perfectly. Shut down the listed extender on command. Can you also put one into standby mode, for say, the SageTV Server software when open? That's the one I forget the most, i.e. I watch on my server, leave the house, and then can't change the channel remotely, and of course, I wouldn't want to power off the server, just place it in standby.

[JustFred]

A slightly different solution: My universal remote (Harmony 700) is programmed to also send the "Stop" IR code whenever the "all devices off" button is pressed. When the remote turns the tv off, it also causes the extender to stop it's live viewing/recording.

[tvmaster2]

Originally Posted by JustFred

A slightly different solution: My universal remote (Harmony 700) is programmed to also send the "Stop" IR code whenever the "all devices off" button is pressed. When the remote turns the tv off, it also causes the extender to stop it's live viewing/recording.

I do that as well at locations where a Harmony remote is in use. Mainly, I'd like to find a way to turn the SageTV server software into 'standby' mode from a remote device, as that's the 'open' extender I forget to place into standby when leaving, and of course, cannot shut down completely.