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The proposed change affects our channel selection feature when using channel numbers as opposed to channel group indices.
One can switch between channel selection using numbers and channel selection using group indices through the configuration option Select channel by index shown in that screenshot:
Problem:
Our problem is that neither channel selection methods allow selection of a channel outside of the current group. That is an inherent limitation of the selection by index but that's a rather unnatural limitation for the selection by numbers.
As a consequence of this behavior users can't practically use both groups and channel selection by numbers, thus seriously limiting the usefulness of that feature.
Possible solutions:
We rather not introduce another obscure option when an implementation that satisfy all reasonable use cases is possible. Therefore we should work toward implementing our first solution.
Benefits:
Fetch the latest installer for testing from JIRA:
MP1-4818 Channel selection by number not working across groups
TODOs:
People who like that change:
@thekitehunte
@Stéphane Lenclud
@DJBlu
@DragonQ
@cundogg
@mbuzina
@elliottmc
People who don't like that change:
@regeszter
@tourettes
Just let me know if you want your name added or removed from either of the above groups.
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One can switch between channel selection using numbers and channel selection using group indices through the configuration option Select channel by index shown in that screenshot:
Problem:
Our problem is that neither channel selection methods allow selection of a channel outside of the current group. That is an inherent limitation of the selection by index but that's a rather unnatural limitation for the selection by numbers.
As a consequence of this behavior users can't practically use both groups and channel selection by numbers, thus seriously limiting the usefulness of that feature.
Possible solutions:
- Enable group switch when using channel numbers.
- Optionally enable group switch when using channel numbers.
We rather not introduce another obscure option when an implementation that satisfy all reasonable use cases is possible. Therefore we should work toward implementing our first solution.
Benefits:
- Allows for intuitive channel selection much like on any set-top-box
- Enable use of apps such as Peel Smart Remote
Fetch the latest installer for testing from JIRA:
MP1-4818 Channel selection by number not working across groups
TODOs:
- Scan current group first thus enabling consistent duplicate channel numbers behavior.
- Consider radio channels.
- TVE3.5 port
People who like that change:
@thekitehunte
@Stéphane Lenclud
@DJBlu
@DragonQ
@cundogg
@mbuzina
@elliottmc
People who don't like that change:
@regeszter
@tourettes
Just let me know if you want your name added or removed from either of the above groups.
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I'm mostly using channels from two TV providers, namely: Sky Deutschland and TNTSAT.
Luckily those providers channels numbering schemes are mostly compatible since Sky Deutschland is numbering channels from 100 and TNTSAT below 100. Now I was hoping I could applies the providers numbering to make for a more enjoyable zapping experience using Logitech Harmony or other smartphone apps supporting standard channel numbering.
I've deselected the "Select channel by index" option as shown below to be able to call channels using their TV server numbering rather than their group index:
However even with this option I can't switch to a channel that's not in the current channel group.
That sounds more like a bug than anything else. Could anyone confirm that?
Luckily those providers channels numbering schemes are mostly compatible since Sky Deutschland is numbering channels from 100 and TNTSAT below 100. Now I was hoping I could applies the providers numbering to make for a more enjoyable zapping experience using Logitech Harmony or other smartphone apps supporting standard channel numbering.
I've deselected the "Select channel by index" option as shown below to be able to call channels using their TV server numbering rather than their group index:
However even with this option I can't switch to a channel that's not in the current channel group.
That sounds more like a bug than anything else. Could anyone confirm that?
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