Macros – Advanced Automation in MyURemote

In MyURemote, a Macro is a programmable action that executes a sequence of commands. Macros allow installers and integrators to create powerful automation: turn on devices, switch inputs, set volume, activate surround modes, trigger lighting scenes, control domotics platforms, and more — all with a single action.

1. Two types of macros

MyURemote supports two powerful macro concepts:

A. Manual Macros (button-based)

These macros appear as dedicated buttons in the zone interface. The user taps the macro button to execute the programmed sequence.

B. Input-Triggered Macros (automatic)

These macros run automatically when a specific input is selected in a zone.

If a macro has exactly the same name as a zone input, it will automatically execute when that input is pressed.

2. Automatic macros linked to inputs (power feature)

When a macro is named exactly like a zone input (for example input1), it will automatically run when that input is selected.

Example

  • Create a macro named input1
  • Select Input 1 in the zone
  • The macro executes automatically

Why this is extremely powerful

  • When switching amplifier inputs, automatically switch the TV to the correct HDMI input.
  • Activate a specific surround preset per source.
  • Trigger lighting or domotics scenes per input.
  • Keep the entire AV system synchronized automatically.

This allows full system automation without requiring extra user interaction. The user only presses an input — the rest happens automatically.

3. Creating a macro

Go to Settings → Macros and tap the + icon.

Macro properties

  • Label – the macro name (important for input-triggered macros).
  • Sequence number – optional display order.
  • Zone – determines where the macro is active.
  • Icon – for manual macros displayed in the interface.

4. Adding commands

  1. Select a device.
  2. Select the command.
  3. Optionally define a delay (milliseconds).
  4. Repeat as needed.

Delay between steps

Use delays only when required (for example when devices need boot time). Example: 500 = half a second.

5. Which devices are available in macros

By default, only devices linked to the active AV setup of the zone are shown.

Using additional systems (domotics, gateways, etc.)

  1. Go to Settings → Zones
  2. Open the relevant zone
  3. Scroll to External devices used in macros for this zone
  4. Add the additional devices

6. Best practices

For manual macros

  • Use clear names like Watch TV, Music, All Off.
  • Choose recognizable icons.

For input-triggered macros

  • The macro name must exactly match the input name.
  • Create the macro in the same zone as the input.
  • Use this feature for system synchronization, not for user-visible buttons.