How to get remote to control MP even when not in focus (1 Viewer)

[arikv]

MediaPortal Version: 1.1.1
MediaPortal Skin: Blue3 Wide
Windows Version: Windows 7 Pro RTM 64Bit
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Hi, I've MP 1.1.1 installed (great app, very stable thus far), but when I switch to primary display, where I have Firefox open for example when my wife clicks on the remote (MCE) it controls the Firefox window (or any other open window for that mater) since I presume it controls the app that has screen focus.
I'm using the built in MPtray to disable MCE service and to use The green button to start MP, no issues there.
Is there any way I can force the remote control to only control MP?
I tried Intelliremote but couldn't find such fetaure.
Thanks

 

[el_gato]

AW: How to get remote to control MP even when not in focus

pressing the green button again should bring focus back to mp (maybe mp is then switching into basic home, but pressing another time the green button switches to the previous homescreen again...). it works for me this way...

 

[mastyman]

The only way i managed to get it working was to use Event Ghost.. works well, the only drawback i have is it only detects a single button press, ie when you hold down a button, its still only 1 press

Search on the forum on how to setup Event Ghost with mediaportal

 

[arikv]

Thanks mastyman and el_gato.
I'll try both.