submitted 22 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) by to c/linux@lemmy.world
 

So I’ve got a living room computer running Cachy OS/Plasma Bigscreen that has replaced my Xbox. (I’m calling it the Xbox None)

It’s an old Dell Optiplex I picked up for cheap - runs indie titles pretty well and I can stream from my main PC.

Anyway, that’s not why I’m posting..

I can’t seem to find a way to get it to turn the TV on and off when it goes to sleep and wake up. Can anyone help?

Edit: thanks for the answers! I don’t want to buy an adapter so I guess I’ll live with having to use the remote. 🤷‍♂️ I am going to see if the TV settings can help me out though.

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[–] 4 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago) (1 child)

The TV will be connected with HDMI and computer will have its DisplayPort converted to HDMI by a supported adapter. But:

most adapters do not support the CEC Tunneling feature, and of those that do many did not actually connect the CEC pin. Unfortunately, this means that while a CEC device is created, it is actually all alone in the world and will never be able to see other CEC devices.

DisplayPort to HDMI Adapters with working CEC

HDMI-CEC Tunneling over DisplayPort | Arch Wiki

TL;DR

Connect your computer's DisplayPort with DP-HDMI adapter to TV's HDMI. To test if the adapter tunnels CEC, run in a terminal:

cec-ctl --playback && cec-ctl -S

Which should show at least two devices.

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