2013-04-29, 18:48
Long story short:
I have my pi set up to automatically start a playlist that opens a stream, but the main menu appears until I push escape. How can I get the main menu to stay hidden on startup until it's needed?
Full Story:
I sold my boss on using the raspberry pi version of XBMC to make set up some infomation TVs. They're powered by the USB port on the TV and use the wireless network to connect to a PC that is live-streaming a windows 7 desktop. So far I've got everything working perfectly except for one thing: When the TV is turned on, XBMC loads, starts to show the stream, then the home menu appears covering up the video until I push escape on the keyboard (which I'd rather not have connected unless necessary) or use the remote app on my tablet.
I'd like to have it set up so all the end user has to do is turn on the TV and let xbmc load automatically into the stream without having to deal with the home menu. I've tried the kiosk mode and different skins, but none have done what I needed. I'm currently using the Confluence skin.
I have my pi set up to automatically start a playlist that opens a stream, but the main menu appears until I push escape. How can I get the main menu to stay hidden on startup until it's needed?
Full Story:
I sold my boss on using the raspberry pi version of XBMC to make set up some infomation TVs. They're powered by the USB port on the TV and use the wireless network to connect to a PC that is live-streaming a windows 7 desktop. So far I've got everything working perfectly except for one thing: When the TV is turned on, XBMC loads, starts to show the stream, then the home menu appears covering up the video until I push escape on the keyboard (which I'd rather not have connected unless necessary) or use the remote app on my tablet.
I'd like to have it set up so all the end user has to do is turn on the TV and let xbmc load automatically into the stream without having to deal with the home menu. I've tried the kiosk mode and different skins, but none have done what I needed. I'm currently using the Confluence skin.