Hi guys,
I'm wondering if it is possible to automate lighting using MediaPortal.
Basically I would want the lights to dim/switch off when media is playing and the return to full brightness/preset level when media is paused, stopped or finishes.
I have a Logitech Harmony 1000 remote and a "Trust" infrared receiver to control MP:
Trust - Wireless Vista Remote Control RC-2400
I've read somewhere the IR Server Suite can do this, but I can't make head nor tails of anything to do with it. Also I've heard of something called "IR Blasting", but again I don't know enough about this to know if I'm heading down the right track.
I know this isn't really the right place to ask this as this is a MediaPortal forum but it can't hurt! I haven't bought any lighting systems yet, but am looking at several halogen downlighters. What hardware would I need for these to be dimmable by the Harmony/MP? This includes IR transmitters etc.
Thanks
I'm wondering if it is possible to automate lighting using MediaPortal.
Basically I would want the lights to dim/switch off when media is playing and the return to full brightness/preset level when media is paused, stopped or finishes.
I have a Logitech Harmony 1000 remote and a "Trust" infrared receiver to control MP:
Trust - Wireless Vista Remote Control RC-2400
I've read somewhere the IR Server Suite can do this, but I can't make head nor tails of anything to do with it. Also I've heard of something called "IR Blasting", but again I don't know enough about this to know if I'm heading down the right track.
I know this isn't really the right place to ask this as this is a MediaPortal forum but it can't hurt! I haven't bought any lighting systems yet, but am looking at several halogen downlighters. What hardware would I need for these to be dimmable by the Harmony/MP? This includes IR transmitters etc.
Thanks