Ethernet channel changing

[jackal24]

Are all current HD receivers (non DVR) capable of changing channels via Ethernet? I am thinking of signing up with D*, but I will be hooking this up to my own HTPC DVR and I don't want to mess with using an ir transmitter and it's inherent unreliability.n o.€+897

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[DodgerKing]

With the iPad APP or with a Sling Box you can change the channels via Ethernet. Technically the Sling changes it via IR Blaster

 

[jackal24]

I will be using a HTPC running sagetv which can do the channel changing via Ethernet as long as the receiver is capable of it

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[DodgerKing]

I will be using a HTPC running sagetv which can do the channel changing via Ethernet as long as the receiver is capable of it

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It has to be if the iPad uses the Ethernet to communicate with the receiver/DVR. It has an integrated remote control that changes the channels. And the DirecTV2PC software does the same

 

[jackal24]

I just wanted to make sure that all current receivers are capable as I don't know which one I am gonna get.

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[DodgerKing]

I just wanted to make sure that all current receivers are capable as I don't know which one I am gonna get.

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My answers are simply conjectures. Perhaps someone else with more knowledge can give you more details

 

[Jimbo]

I know the recvrs before the H/HR20's didn't have ethernet connections, so those would be No. I believe all the newer recvrs have a connection, so it is reasonable to think it may. Older ones though, I would say no, but if your talking a NEW sub, then you would be getting ethernet capable recvrs yes.

 

[jcrandall]

The receivers are capable of channel changing through ethernet using IP control over a network.

They are also capable of changing via USB using a USB to Serial converter and software.

Neither solution has software that is mass distributed or well designed for end users. Both are possible from what I recall.

I know next to nothing about using it, but here is some beta info on IP control:
Home Automation Landing Page

Info on RS-232 (serial via USB)
http://www.sbcatest.com/TechUpdates/DTV-MD-0058-DIRECTV Set-top Information for Installers-V2.0.pdf