iEye Captain Icon    Infrared control of digital cable or satellite

Get access to hundreds of channels and higher quality video, and have your Mac automatically change the channel at just the right time, with supported infrared hardware such as the IRTrans or ZephIR.


What do I need to get started?

Find out what you need to have in order to make infrared control work. Learn more


How do I set everything up?

Getting set up & connected may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. Learn more


The infrared settings window

Learn how iEye Captain detects almost everything you need, and which options you need to pay attention to. Learn more


Exporting a "Trigger Calendar" manually or automatically

The channel will not change until you export a "Trigger Calendar" to iCal. Learn how to do this manually once to test it, and then how to tell iEye Captain to do this automatically so you never have to worry about it. Learn more


How do I indicate external channels in EyeTV?

There are two different ways to enter external channel information while in EyeTV's interface, so that iEye Captain will be able to change the channel properly. Learn more


Which infrared device should I choose?

There are factors you should know when picking the IRTrans or the ZephIR for use with iEye Captain and EyeTV. Find out all the pros and cons of each one before you make your decision. Learn more (web page)


How can I save money with an infrared bundle?

Find and sort by a greater range of information. See more schedules and recordings on the screen at once. Browse and edit a schedule or recording's info without having to click twice to access a buried "Info" window. Customize the toolbar and interface colors. Learn more (web page)