Where's my "List" button?!

[blhirsch]

The single most frequently used button on my old DirecTivo is my "list" button that takes me directly to the Now Playing List from any screen (or embedded in the Now Playing List)

Is there some button I'm missing on the TivoHD remote that does this? And if not, can I get it somehow? Obviously I'll readjust if I have to, but I'd prefer not.

Until then, I guess I'll just keep pushing the "aspect" button and wonder why it doesn't do what I expect it to do. :)

[jbernardis]

I always just use the tivo-tivo shortcut to get to the NPL

[JonC24]

I liked to use it on my Sony Series 1 Tivo too, but it's not on the Tivo remotes. But, you can do the same thing by pressing the Tivo button twice.

[bkane]

You can use your old DirecTiVo remote on the TiVo HD and then you will be able to use the List button. It is my favorite button also and I could never live without it. I am using a DirecTiVo HR10 remote with my TiVo HD.

[blhirsch]

I always just use the tivo-tivo shortcut to get to the NPL

Ooooo. That's very nice. One extra button push isn't that bad. I just don't like having to push two separate buttons.

[blhirsch]

You can use your old DirecTiVo remote on the TiVo HD and then you will be able to use the List button. It is my favorite button also and I could never live without it. I am using a DirecTiVo HR10 remote with my TiVo HD.

Interesting. I wonder what I'm giving up, but maybe nothing. I'll look at the two and see.

Eventually, however, I'd like to sell the DirecTivos and along with them go the remotes. Someone's gotta want a few upgraded, hacked DirecTivos with remotes.

[jon01]

i just use my harmony remote :)

[jmpage2]

i just use my harmony remote :)

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[oldskoolboarder]

yeah, harmony has that button programmed.

Or if you have another programmable remote, take your Series 1 remote and program a key to duplicate the List button.

[blhirsch]

I think I need to get me a Harmony. Best of both worlds, no?

[jmpage2]

I think I need to get me a Harmony. Best of both worlds, no?

The Harmony 880 is one of the best home theater purchases I have ever made, and I've been through a helluva lot of remote controls.

[MichaelK]

The Harmony 880 is one of the best home theater purchases I have ever made, and I've been through a helluva lot of remote controls.


only thing better then the 880 I own is the 890- no need to actually point maintain line of sight till everything 'snaps to order'...

[jmpage2]

only thing better then the 880 I own is the 890- no need to actually point maintain line of sight till everything 'snaps to order'...

Yes, I'd like the 890, bit out of my price range though for something that can be ruined if I spill a coke on it.

[bkane]

Interesting. I wonder what I'm giving up, but maybe nothing. I'll look at the two and see.

Eventually, however, I'd like to sell the DirecTivos and along with them go the remotes. Someone's gotta want a few upgraded, hacked DirecTivos with remotes.


You can buy a DirecTiVo remote from Weaknees (http://www.weaknees.com/tivo-directv-peanut-remote.php) and they are a bit cheaper than the Harmonys.

[jmpage2]

You can buy a DirecTiVo remote from Weaknees (http://www.weaknees.com/tivo-directv-peanut-remote.php) and they are a bit cheaper than the Harmonys.

Well, they also can't run your entire home theater system. It's hard to appreciate the benefit of having a single remote in your living room that actually runs everything painlessly without experiencing it for yourself.

[bkane]

Well, they also can't run your entire home theater system. It's hard to appreciate the benefit of having a single remote in your living room that actually runs everything painlessly without experiencing it for yourself.

Yeah. I know. I was a big fan of Harmony before they got bought by Logitech. Had a super early model that was awesome but didnt do everything. They are still awesome just haven't gotten a new one.

[MisterUCLA]

I'm a Universal Remote guy. I love my MX-800.

Now I can't decide between an MX-850 and one of their MX-900 series.

They have me hooked!

[MichaelK]

Yes, I'd like the 890, bit out of my price range though for something that can be ruined if I spill a coke on it.


the wife did about have a stroke when I bought it-LOL

[jmpage2]

Yeah. I know. I was a big fan of Harmony before they got bought by Logitech. Had a super early model that was awesome but didnt do everything. They are still awesome just haven't gotten a new one.

Actually don't let that put you off. I got a bad button on my 880 right at the one year mark. Not only did Logitech technical support (real live human) offer to replace it, they sent me a brand new, sealed in the box, unit sent via Fedex.

Customer service doesn't get much better than that.

[bkane]

Actually don't let that put you off. I got a bad button on my 880 right at the one year mark. Not only did Logitech technical support (real live human) offer to replace it, they sent me a brand new, sealed in the box, unit sent via Fedex.

Customer service doesn't get much better than that.

Wow. Thats pretty good. How long does the warranty last? Just that one year or more?

[drew00001]

I like my harmony remote, but have not been able to figure out how to program a "Resume Play" macro, like others are doing on the MX-900s. I have posted several inquiries into such. No one has ever responded, and am assuming such is not possible with harmony remotes.

FYI - MX-900 users program "Resume Play" macro using List + Play.

[Smirks]

I've read elsewhere that you can create macros on the harmony by putting it in learning mode and then hitting the necessary keys on the tivo remote. I've not tried this on my 880, but I've heard that it works.

YMMV since the tivo remote doesn't have a list button, and I'm not sure if tivo-tivo-play will work.

[dkwong]

I like my harmony remote, but have not been able to figure out how to program a "Resume Play" macro, like others are doing on the MX-900s. I have posted several inquiries into such. No one has ever responded, and am assuming such is not possible with harmony remotes.

FYI - MX-900 users program "Resume Play" macro using List + Play.

This won't work if you have groups turned on and the show that you were watching is inside a folder, right? Won't you have to do List + Select + Play?

[MichaelK]

I've read elsewhere that you can create macros on the harmony by putting it in learning mode and then hitting the necessary keys on the tivo remote. I've not tried this on my 880, but I've heard that it works.

YMMV since the tivo remote doesn't have a list button, and I'm not sure if tivo-tivo-play will work.

I believe you can call their 800 number and they will create whatever macro you want on their end and then download it to you next time you sync the remote.

(dont hold me to it but that's the gist I get)

[MichaelK]

Actually don't let that put you off. I got a bad button on my 880 right at the one year mark. Not only did Logitech technical support (real live human) offer to replace it, they sent me a brand new, sealed in the box, unit sent via Fedex.

Customer service doesn't get much better than that.


I had one go bad and I too got a brand new remote sealed in a retail box fedex'd to me. I was shocked it wasn't a refurb or even just a plain remote sans charger and all that in an OEM box.

[drew00001]

This won't work if you have groups turned on and the show that you were watching is inside a folder, right? Won't you have to do List + Select + Play?

Good question. I saw someone else used "List + > + >," which may be because of groups.

[drew00001]

I believe you can call their 800 number and they will create whatever macro you want on their end and then download it to you next time you sync the remote.

(dont hold me to it but that's the gist I get)

This would be great. I will give this a try and report back.

[drew00001]

I believe you can call their 800 number and they will create whatever macro you want on their end and then download it to you next time you sync the remote.

(dont hold me to it but that's the gist I get)

I gave Harmony/Logitech's tech support a call, and was instructed how to create a macro. They have a new tool to create macros, it's called "create sequence."

I had to download new software, but otherwise was fairly simple . . . just hit Activities/Customize Buttons/Add Sequence & enter commands needed for macro.

[mhargr03]

Sorry to be off topic but since people are talking about the Harmony 880...anyone know where to find just the charging dock?

[F4Boy]

OP, I just made the move from the hr10-250 D*Tivo to the S3 and was surprised there's no list button. The LEFT ARROW button on top takes you to the last Tivo menu you were on. If that was Now Playing, then that left arrow button with one press will take you to the NPL. This is how I do it now. :)

[uspatentideas]

i just use my harmony remote to contral too.

[JonHB]

I hate to continue the threadjack here...but....

Does anyone have a permanent solution for getting the Harmony 880 to charge when on the base? I have to put a candle holder on top of it as some weight to get the contacts to work. (and yes, I have cleaned the contacts with contact cleaner.).

FYI - For those with multiple TIVO's, you can do them on the Harmony as well. I just set mine up this weekend.

[Bierboy]

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and, as previously mentioned, the NPL button is already in the Harmony database; it's called "List" (duh)

[jmpage2]

I hate to continue the threadjack here...but....

Does anyone have a permanent solution for getting the Harmony 880 to charge when on the base? I have to put a candle holder on top of it as some weight to get the contacts to work. (and yes, I have cleaned the contacts with contact cleaner.).

FYI - For those with multiple TIVO's, you can do them on the Harmony as well. I just set mine up this weekend.

Neither of the two I've owned have behaved that way. If you can't bend the contacts out a bit then call Logitech and ask to have it replaced.

[jon01]

mine doesnt charge on the base right away, i have to put it on there and get the exact spot. i can call logitech and get the base replaced, but i think i have the base positioned correctly so it charges all the time. its ghetto, but it works :)

anyway, the harmony 880 is by far the best remote for home theatre stuff imo. check out remoteshoppe.com he has some great reviews of remotes on there.

- Jon

[sfhub]

Good question. I saw someone else used "List + > + >," which may be because of groups.
I use "List Play Play". Works with and without groups (on an S3)

[drew00001]

I use "List Play Play". Works with and without groups (on an S3)

I've given several options a try, and thus far agree "List Play Play" seems to work the best, with groups (and also works without).

[nick58b]

I hate to continue the threadjack here...but....

Does anyone have a permanent solution for getting the Harmony 880 to charge when on the base? I have to put a candle holder on top of it as some weight to get the contacts to work. (and yes, I have cleaned the contacts with contact cleaner.).


Logitech replaced my base for free, I had the same problem. I actually got an email from amazon saying a bunch were sold with that issue, and to call logitech.

[BrianAZ]

Logitech replaced my base for free, I had the same problem. I actually got an email from amazon saying a bunch were sold with that issue, and to call logitech.


I think I'll end up doing this too. When I first purchased the 880 (it has to have been 2 1/2 years ago by now) the charging was flawless. Now, it continues to hold a charge ok but as others have said, you have to line it up just right and listen for the "I'm charging" beep and screen saver. Might as well call while the problems' not too severe and see what can be done.

[JonHB]

Logitech replaced my base for free, I had the same problem. I actually got an email from amazon saying a bunch were sold with that issue, and to call logitech.
Thanks, I'll call them.

[drew00001]

I think I'll end up doing this too. When I first purchased the 880 (it has to have been 2 1/2 years ago by now) the charging was flawless. Now, it continues to hold a charge ok but as others have said, you have to line it up just right and listen for the "I'm charging" beep and screen saver. Might as well call while the problems' not too severe and see what can be done.

Too familiar . . . we clearly have the same remote.

[megazone]

Ooooo. That's very nice. One extra button push isn't that bad. I just don't like having to push two separate buttons.There are a number of such shortcuts (http://www.tivolovers.com/getting-started-with-tivo/) you can use.

[MichaelK]

I hate to continue the threadjack here...but....

Does anyone have a permanent solution for getting the Harmony 880 to charge when on the base? I have to put a candle holder on top of it as some weight to get the contacts to work. (and yes, I have cleaned the contacts with contact cleaner.).

FYI - For those with multiple TIVO's, you can do them on the Harmony as well. I just set mine up this weekend.


call logitech and they will sent you a new base for free that works