X-post /r/AndroidTV Help with Harmony Elite Remote and favourites on Android Live Channels app

by sunnydubz

Hi Guys,

Wondering if anyone can help.

I have a Logitech Harmony Elite, currently using the Live Channels app with a HDHomerun Connect / TVirl app for IPTV in the same guide.

I'm wondering if it's possible to use the favourites option through the Live Channels app, or does this only work for "normal TV" through my television.

Right now when I hit the favourite icon for whatever channel it might be it's sending it to the TV (not the shield and nothing is happening.)

I would ideally like to "Change Channels"-option in MyHarmony software- directly through the Shield and not my television.

Anyone had any luck doing this?

l00tery

Yes and no. Basically all harmony does is type in the channel number for you, so instead of remembering the channel number you click on the logo. In order for it to work for you, it depends on your set up, provider and app. I don't have experience with the app you listed, but for example in Perfect Player you'd have to be in the right folder or in the "all channels" folder. Now if your provider was to add or remove channels or reconfigure the list, the channels numbers will change and you will have to reprogram the remote, even if you were in the right folder. There are many ways to approach it, you'll have to be a bit creative and remember when the provider changes channel numbers you may have to fiddle with it again. If you have a auto channel editor it may make your life a lot easier. Also some apps have a "favorite" option built in, I know it's not what you are looking for, but as I said you will have to be creative.