Apple remote starts both XBMC and iTunes after 10.7.2 update

I finally installed Candelair and it takes care of the problem, simple fix. After sleeping, the remote continues to respond as expected in XBMC and nowhere else.

I can not beleive that this has not been fixed in Eden Final.

Are there any plans to fix this bug?

(2012-03-25 21:22)unsynaps Wrote:  I can not beleive that this has not been fixed in Eden Final.

Are there any plans to fix this bug?

It's not really something under our control. The IR sensor's driver is in the OS, not in XBMC. We can do some things to try to grab it from other stuff, but there's only so much we can do.

That's why I will never update my XBMC Mini to Lion. SL much more stable with XBMC

(2012-03-27 00:34)N.O.W.A.L.L Wrote:  That's why I will never update my XBMC Mini to Lion. SL much more stable with XBMC

Wish I could do that. Can not as I have one of the new new (no optical drive) mini's. Can't install SL on them.

SleepWatcher is a partial fix. For me the OS takes back the remote when the screen saver activates too. Even when XBMC is running.

I created a workaround based on someone else's solution, then I made it convenient. I wrapped a shell script in AppleScript and drag it to the dock next to XBMC. I wanted to make it as simple as possible, since the Mac Mini replaced our cable box, but my wife demands that it work and can be made to work without significant effort (I'm blessed with a s/o who is beautiful AND smart). Whether XBMC is running or not, we just click the script (bundle app) and it kills XBMC, the helper, then relaunches XBMC with the remote working as it should.

The code:

Quote:tell application "XBMC 11.0 Eden Beta 3" to quit
delay 5
do shell script "killall XBMCHelper"
delay 5
tell application "XBMC 11.0 Eden Beta 3" to activate

If anyone finds they have a better way or an alteration to this script, I think we would all be appreciative.

(the AppleScript Editor is in the Applications/Utilities folder for those new to AS, which since 10.6 is also where you enable the AS drop-down menu)

(2012-03-31 04:17)sprale Wrote:  I created a workaround based on someone else's solution, then I made it convenient. I wrapped a shell script in AppleScript and drag it to the dock next to XBMC. I wanted to make it as simple as possible, since the Mac Mini replaced our cable box, but my wife demands that it work and can be made to work without significant effort (I'm blessed with a s/o who is beautiful AND smart). Whether XBMC is running or not, we just click the script (bundle app) and it kills XBMC, the helper, then relaunches XBMC with the remote working as it should.

The code:

Quote:tell application "XBMC 11.0 Eden Beta 3" to quit
delay 5
do shell script "killall XBMCHelper"
delay 5
tell application "XBMC 11.0 Eden Beta 3" to activate

If anyone finds they have a better way or an alteration to this script, I think we would all be appreciative.

(the AppleScript Editor is in the Applications/Utilities folder for those new to AS, which since 10.6 is also where you enable the AS drop-down menu)

Didn´t you just tell Candelair fixed the problem?
Your solution is fine if you are using a keyboard or mouse. No mater how smart (or good looking) the person is, it is probably not as practical when controlling your XBMC solely with a remote.

Disable the os X screen saver, If you must have one, use dim- or black screen, install a script telling the XBMCHelper to restart when the Mac resumes from standby, and forget about it.

The beta versions of Eden sometimes crashes, especially when resuming from standby. Enable the function to start XBMC with a remote, and disable the os X error popup, and you should be just fine.

(2012-03-31 12:57)Torroa Wrote:  

(2012-03-31 04:17)sprale Wrote:  I created a workaround based on someone else's solution, then I made it convenient. I wrapped a shell script in AppleScript and drag it to the dock next to XBMC. I wanted to make it as simple as possible, since the Mac Mini replaced our cable box, but my wife demands that it work and can be made to work without significant effort (I'm blessed with a s/o who is beautiful AND smart). Whether XBMC is running or not, we just click the script (bundle app) and it kills XBMC, the helper, then relaunches XBMC with the remote working as it should.

The code:

Quote:tell application "XBMC 11.0 Eden Beta 3" to quit
delay 5
do shell script "killall XBMCHelper"
delay 5
tell application "XBMC 11.0 Eden Beta 3" to activate

If anyone finds they have a better way or an alteration to this script, I think we would all be appreciative.

(the AppleScript Editor is in the Applications/Utilities folder for those new to AS, which since 10.6 is also where you enable the AS drop-down menu)

Didn´t you just tell Candelair fixed the problem?
Your solution is fine if you are using a keyboard or mouse. No mater how smart (or good looking) the person is, it is probably not as practical when controlling your XBMC solely with a remote.

Disable the os X screen saver, If you must have one, use dim- or black screen, install a script telling the XBMCHelper to restart when the Mac resumes from standby, and forget about it.

The beta versions of Eden sometimes crashes, especially when resuming from standby. Enable the function to start XBMC with a remote, and disable the os X error popup, and you should be just fine.

Code:

defaults write com.apple.CrashReporter DialogType server

I am using the keyboard, mouse, and remote in combination, and Candelair didn't fix the problem permanently, which is why I have the script to do the occasional (less than a couple times a week at worst). If your suggestions work for you, great, but it doesn't work in my circumstances. I was sure there would be a few others in the same boat as myself, which is why I shared my solution.

Great that you shared your solution, its useful for me and I am sure many others.

I have been trying to find the time to TRY and fix this properly, by modifing the XBMCHelper source code.

Im not very familiar with XBMC code base, but
It should be possible to make the app respond to a OS X wakeup and redo the same remote initialization as when the helper starts.

For anyone having this problem and finding this thread:

As winestock pointed out here:
http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=131691

Using this solves the issue completely:
http://www.thebitguru.com/projects/iTunesPatch

It both prevents iTunes from starting aswell as preventing changing the volume with up down on the remote