{"id":85,"date":"2026-02-05T12:26:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T12:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myuremote.com\/website\/?page_id=85"},"modified":"2026-02-18T09:55:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T09:55:09","slug":"macros","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.myuremote.com\/website\/docs\/how-to\/macros\/","title":{"rendered":"Macros"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Macros \u2013 Advanced Automation in MyURemote\n <\/h1>\n

\n In MyURemote, a Macro<\/strong> is a programmable action that executes a sequence of commands.\n Macros allow installers and integrators to create powerful automation:\n turn on devices, switch inputs, set volume, activate surround modes,\n trigger lighting scenes, control domotics platforms, and more \u2014\n all with a single action.\n <\/p>\n <\/header>\n\n

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1. Two types of macros<\/h2>\n\n

\n MyURemote supports two powerful macro concepts:\n <\/p>\n\n

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A. Manual Macros (button-based)<\/h3>\n

\n These macros appear as dedicated buttons in the zone interface.\n The user taps the macro button to execute the programmed sequence.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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B. Input-Triggered Macros (automatic)<\/h3>\n

\n These macros run automatically when a specific input is selected in a zone.\n <\/p>\n

\n If a macro has exactly the same name as a zone input<\/strong>,\n it will automatically execute when that input is pressed.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n

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2. Automatic macros linked to inputs (power feature)<\/h2>\n\n

\n When a macro is named exactly like a zone input (for example input1<\/strong>),\n it will automatically run when that input is selected.\n <\/p>\n\n

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Example<\/h3>\n
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  • Create a macro named input1<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Select Input 1<\/strong> in the zone<\/li>\n
  • The macro executes automatically<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n
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    Why this is extremely powerful<\/h3>\n
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    • When switching amplifier inputs, automatically switch the TV to the correct HDMI input.<\/li>\n
    • Activate a specific surround preset per source.<\/li>\n
    • Trigger lighting or domotics scenes per input.<\/li>\n
    • Keep the entire AV system synchronized automatically.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n

      \n This allows full system automation without requiring extra user interaction.\n The user only presses an input \u2014 the rest happens automatically.\n <\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n \n

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      3. Creating a macro<\/h2>\n\n

      \n Go to Settings \u2192 Macros<\/strong> and tap the +<\/strong> icon.\n <\/p>\n\n

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      Macro properties<\/h3>\n
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      • Label<\/strong> \u2013 the macro name (important for input-triggered macros).<\/li>\n
      • Sequence number<\/strong> \u2013 optional display order.<\/li>\n
      • Zone<\/strong> \u2013 determines where the macro is active.<\/li>\n
      • Icon<\/strong> \u2013 for manual macros displayed in the interface.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n
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        4. Adding commands<\/h2>\n\n
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        1. Select a device.<\/li>\n
        2. Select the command.<\/li>\n
        3. Optionally define a delay (milliseconds).<\/li>\n
        4. Repeat as needed.<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n\n
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          Delay between steps<\/h3>\n

          \n Use delays only when required (for example when devices need boot time).\n Example: 500 = half a second.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n

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          5. Which devices are available in macros<\/h2>\n\n

          \n By default, only devices linked to the active AV setup of the zone are shown.\n <\/p>\n\n

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          Using additional systems (domotics, gateways, etc.)<\/h3>\n
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          1. Go to Settings \u2192 Zones<\/strong><\/li>\n
          2. Open the relevant zone<\/li>\n
          3. Scroll to External devices used in macros for this zone<\/strong><\/li>\n
          4. Add the additional devices<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n
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            6. Best practices<\/h2>\n\n
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            For manual macros<\/h3>\n
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            • Use clear names like Watch TV<\/strong>, Music<\/strong>, All Off<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            • Choose recognizable icons.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n
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              For input-triggered macros<\/h3>\n
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              • The macro name must exactly match the input name.<\/li>\n
              • Create the macro in the same zone as the input.<\/li>\n
              • Use this feature for system synchronization, not for user-visible buttons.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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                Macros \u2013 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 \u2014 all with a single action. 1. Two […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":43,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-85","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":{"has_hero_section":"disabled","styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":6}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myuremote.com\/website\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/85","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myuremote.com\/website\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myuremote.com\/website\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myuremote.com\/website\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myuremote.com\/website\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=85"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.myuremote.com\/website\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/85\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":174,"href":"https:\/\/www.myuremote.com\/website\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/85\/revisions\/174"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myuremote.com\/website\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/43"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myuremote.com\/website\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=85"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}