you simply need to press any button on your Roku remote (except for volume or mute buttons if present). In addition to switching the active source/input, most televisions will also power on.
Depending on your gear, you might not have the option for HDMI. Maybe you have an older receiver. Maybe you have everything connected to your TV, and you just want to get the audio out to asoundbar(and the only option is optical). In that case, optical is fine. Don't sweat not ...
The Roku device supports sending commands via an API to simulate remote button presses over HTTP, but only allows connections via a local IP address. This blueprint supports sending these commands and acts as a bridge between IFTTT/Alexa to control the Roku with basic commands Roku commands requ...
The Fire TV Cube still comes with Amazon's voice remote, in case you want to control the box the old-fashioned way. And you can still use your regular remotes for your TV and other home theater devices. Using It As a Voice-Activated Universal Remote (When It Works) ...
Where I mention control settings, I use a | to indicate a level of hierarchy in the menu system. This is to distinguish control settings and file system paths. Ideally, we’d shame WD into doing abetter job of integrating Twonky into the MyCloud, so it’s not such a struggle, and do...
Roku The Roku device supports sending commands via an API to simulate remote button presses over HTTP, but only allows connections via a local IP address. This blueprint supports sending these commands and acts as a bridge between IFTTT/Alexa to control the Roku with basic commands ...