2010-08-12, 22:44
I have thought of that, however, the remote isn't capable of determining which 'mode' it is coming out of, as a partial result of no 2 way communication, so it doesn't know/can't be programmed which 'pause' code to send, if any. Sending all possible device 'pauses' results in unexpected things like units powering on, things already paused playing, etc...
I'd have to follow a different operation (keystrokes) depending on which device/activity was active and what was happening, which for me, fine, but my girl or my guests... not a chance...
Additionally, although you can turn this off globally (causing other problems), when you switch activities, other devices not used in that particular activity are turned off by the remote. This would mean you would need to add all devices, which by pressing the button would turn them all on...
The next issue is the remote codes are not specific to skype, they're universal (arrows and return), so if you press that activity in error, backing out is another cluster of fun....
It's an annoyance with no easy solution without CEC.
W.
I'd have to follow a different operation (keystrokes) depending on which device/activity was active and what was happening, which for me, fine, but my girl or my guests... not a chance...
Additionally, although you can turn this off globally (causing other problems), when you switch activities, other devices not used in that particular activity are turned off by the remote. This would mean you would need to add all devices, which by pressing the button would turn them all on...
The next issue is the remote codes are not specific to skype, they're universal (arrows and return), so if you press that activity in error, backing out is another cluster of fun....
It's an annoyance with no easy solution without CEC.
W.