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Looking for programming ideas on how to program an Xbox to allow my son to use it a set amount of time each day and then not allow it to be turned back on. I have a delay set now from the "on" trigger but after it shuts off, he just has to turn it back on and resets it for another 60 minutes. Any way to program once it turns off to be able to keep it off until the next day and it resets? Possibly do the same programming for Apple TV, cable etc. to limit access.

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When X-Box is turned on

IF variable 'xbox day' is true

-turn off xbox

-stop

set variable 'xbox day' to true

reset timer

 

Schedule event 3am

 

When '3am' triggers

set varialbe 'xbox day' to false

Posted

It is horrible etiquette to just quit out of an online game, just keep that in mind.  A warning of blinking lights or something a few minutes ahead of shutdown would be good.

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Indeed, plus nothing stops them from turning on the XBOX with a controller.

 

It all depends on how far you want to take it.

 

Personally:

A warning announcement at 15 minutes

Blinking lights on a ten minute counter (once a minute

Then shut off power to XBOX (outlet switch)

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Posted

Just setup your router to kill the Xbox connection after a certain schedule. That's what I do.

Problem is that while it will kill on-line play, that doesn't stop local play. In addition, there is no easy override for exceptions.

Posted

The thing is using programming events isn't really going to prevent someone from just manually turning everything on.

This is why I prefer controlled outlets - shut that down...

Posted

Alternatively use the Xbox built in parental controls to limit amount of play time allowed and/or day time of use. Easy to set up and settings locked by pin code - without the code the console is locked for all game play

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