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Larry-G
01-01-12, 08:26
Building on the Siri Proxy source released by developer plamoni, @ninja98 released a plugin that lets Dreambox owners control their TV sets via Siri. Dreambox is a Linux powered set top box, which because of its Linux roots, is fairly easy to tweak.

ninja98 writes on his blog:


I had some more fun coding the siriproxy dreambox plugin.

Features: - start tv - set tv to standby - search for a program of find out when it will air - set a timer to record the program - get information about whats airing without viewing - get information about the next broadcast on a channel - next channel in list - previous channel in list - find out how long a program is still on - find out when a program will start - search for a program name and automatically switch to correct channel if airing

The video embedded below shows the plugin in action:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SCr8gVoWAH8

As you may have noticed, apart from the lengthy program synopsis, the tweak is fairly quick and smooth.

If reports about a Siri powered Apple Television are indeed true, then this tweak may even offer us a glimpse into the future.

If you're interested in installing the plugin onto your Dreambox or tinkering with the source code, you can visit this GitHub link.

https://github.com/ninja98/SiriProxy-Dreambox-Enigma2-Plugin/


http://www.iphonehacks.com/2011/12/hack-allows-you-to-control-tv-hooked-up-to-a-dreambox.html

Larry-G
01-01-12, 15:34
I can see this plugin becoming a big hit if or when apple port siri to more apple products, either that or the devs do it for them.

Stanman
01-01-12, 16:29
Looks like a good app, stroll on "Siri" for Android.