Macro Magic - Examples, Tips/Tricks etc.

Why Activity (Macro) Buttons?
A macro button is a single button that performs any of the steps that you program with a single button press.  It makes common tasks like configuring all of...
Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at 12:09 PM
Time Delays - the key to macro success
Often times devices take a second or more to respond to an IR command so you will need to insert a time delay in between IR commands in order to make your m...
Sat, Jan 23, 2016 at 11:45 AM
Beware of the Toggle
When creating a macro button we always recommend using discrete codes (Power On, Power Off, Input HDMI 1, etc) IF your device has them (some don't).  If...
Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at 11:48 AM
Netflix Macro
Netflix Macro Example for my Apple TV: hits menu main 3x (so it always starts from a known position, upper left corner) goes to Netflix via the curs...
Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at 12:00 PM
Watch TV Macro
This macro: turns on my TV and Cable box waits for them to come on configures the input goes to my favorite channel (ESPN) entered in by the...
Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at 11:58 AM
Play XBox Macro
Here is an example of a Play XBox macro.  The purpose of this macro is to turn on your devices, configure your inputs and then select the game that is curre...
Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at 11:52 AM
Volume Jump Up 5x Macro
Most of us change the volume in larger increments than 1, so I typically create a Volume Jump Up and a Volume Jump Down button.  All you do is add the Volum...
Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at 11:50 AM