So the Dish Explorer app was updated recently to version 1.6 and with it an interesting new feature. The ability for the Hopper to turn your TV on and off and change the volume.
So how is the Hopper doing this? Does it have it's own IR blaster? If it was doing this via CEC then they wouldn't have the note about making sure the Hopper's front panel wasn't obstructed.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dish-explorer/id583546028?mt=8
What's New in Version 1.6
- Personalized recommendations
- TV Volume control**
- Turn On/Off TV**
- Bug Fixes
**The front panel of Hopper should not be obstructed. (e.g. in closed cabinet or in another room) Hopper remote must be programmed to TV to check this go to Menu>Settings>Remote Manager and check for a TV code, if not present or if incorrect, click the TV code button and set up the remote.
So how is the Hopper doing this? Does it have it's own IR blaster? If it was doing this via CEC then they wouldn't have the note about making sure the Hopper's front panel wasn't obstructed.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dish-explorer/id583546028?mt=8