Captain2107 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 When X-Box is turned onIF variable 'xbox day' is true-turn off xbox-stopset variable 'xbox day' to truereset timer Schedule event 3am When '3am' triggersset varialbe 'xbox day' to false Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain2107 Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 I will give it a try. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turls Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 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 minutesBlinking lights on a ten minute counter (once a minuteThen shut off power to XBOX (outlet switch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybuch Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Just setup your router to kill the Xbox connection after a certain schedule. That's what I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funnyfarm299 Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 The thing is using programming events isn't really going to prevent someone from just manually turning everything on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wattsup Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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