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Hi All,
Had the tab for about 2 weeks now - have owned Android phones for 3 years.
I was looking for a good way to stream stuff from my media server (running Windows) but then remembered that XBMC can be a UPnP server - I also have a Linux XBMC box.
So - downloaded UpnPlay from the market and am using Moboplayer to view locally - and it works great!
But the real extra bonus is using the Tab as a remote control for XBMC! You can select whether your playlist runs on the Tablet or on the XBMC box - makes it really easy to build playlists and mess around with them.
Anyway - if you already have an XBMC box - definitely give it a try!
xnappo
You can also do this with GMote (search in Market; I'm not trustworthy enough to post links, apparently).
xnappo said:
Hi All,
Had the tab for about 2 weeks now - have owned Android phones for 3 years.
I was looking for a good way to stream stuff from my media server (running Windows) but then remembered that XBMC can be a UPnP server - I also have a Linux XBMC box.
So - downloaded UpnPlay from the market and am using Moboplayer to view locally - and it works great!
But the real extra bonus is using the Tab as a remote control for XBMC! You can select whether your playlist runs on the Tablet or on the XBMC box - makes it really easy to build playlists and mess around with them.
Anyway - if you already have an XBMC box - definitely give it a try!
xnappo
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would you mind elaborating on what exactly you did to get it to work?
cnstarz said:
would you mind elaborating on what exactly you did to get it to work?
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It is actually really simple. In XBMC, go to settings/network. Enable UPnP (I believe it is the first choice ) and that's it for the computer. Install upnplay and moboplayer in the tab and you're good to go. When you run upnplay, you should see your media server right away. Mind you, the interface is really clunky and I can't seem to pick the correct movie on the first try (it chooses one item below when you first choose, but then seems to work OK), but currently it is the best solution to streaming from XBMC.
How well does it stream MKV files to the tab?
I've been using PS3 Media Server and it works well with most file types, but struggles with MKV.
hoodoomagic said:
How well does it stream MKV files to the tab?
I've been using PS3 Media Server and it works well with most file types, but struggles with MKV.
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Doesn't really come into play i don't think. It is not doing any encoding or anything - just serving the file. So it will play as well as Moboplayer and your WiFi speed allow. No better, no worse.
xnappo
hey all, great to hear that you got it working through xbmc and ps3. I have a slightly different setup. I am using my PC. the upnplay program on my tab does detect my comp and the files but unfortunately unable to play them. Do you know what could be the problem? Funny is, when i transfer the same file onto my tab, i can play using mobo perfectly without any problems.
the only files that the upnplay detects without a problem are those i have recorded using my phone. It's quite weird though. Is it the program ( upnplay ) that is not working properly?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 running stock image (no root).
I would like to set it up so that I can stream videos from network shares. I have looked at various options so far but none have worked.
ES File Explorer: could not mound any shares.
CifsManager : can't run it because of no root.
Astro file manager with samba module - did not work.
AndSMB - could not mount any shares.
SharesFinder - worked partially. Can access some network shares but not all. Requires entire file to be downloaded to start watching the video.
Any other ideas/suggestions would be most welcome and appreciated.
Thanks,
Osho
Try Buzz player! Works just fine
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163921
just minus the xbmc.
Please use the New Galaxy Q&A Forum for Questions
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I am doing this already.
I have rooted my retail Tab 10.1, and pershoot made me the CIFS module so cifsmanager works great.
Check out my post here.
paua__ said:
Try Buzz player! Works just fine
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This app seems interesting. When it plays from Samba Share, does it require the entire video file to be downloaded first? I could not find any trial version of this app or else I would try it myself.
Thanks,
Osho
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I am doing this already.
I have rooted my retail Tab 10.1, and pershoot made me the CIFS module so cifsmanager works great.
Check out my post here.
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Thanks for the info. Unfortunately, I am not likely to root (for personal and other reasons) - so cifsmanager and similar solutions requiring root will not work.
I already have something that works using Subsonic app but it requires the server to be transcoding all the files - this is less than idea. So, I am looking for a way to stream video using samba shares that do not require any transcoding.
Thanks,
Osho
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Unfortunately, I am not likely to root (for personal and other reasons)
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Care to elaborate?
My understanding with rooting with an unlocked bootloader is that you can "unroot" or go back to stock at any time, where then it would be in the out of the box state.
I read some info on BUZZ Player and it seems some people have had sync issues with SMB. It also seems expensive for a video player app.
Would this app work for you?
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.plexapp.android
Allows you to setup Plex Media Server and stream.
Plex will stream movies, video, MP3 from your home computer to your phone, tablet or another over WiFi or the web. I works great on WiFi but can get a little choppiness over the web depending on your connection speed.
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I am using this for business purposes also and one business app I have says no support if rooted. Besides, I have a solution for streaming via trans-coding (PlayOn Local Media, Subsonic both works - and I just learned of Plex Server in this thread).
All of these solutions require trans-coding on the server side - which is very compute-intensive. I am trying to figure out a way I can play videos from the samba shares such that:
1. The server does not have to do any trans-coding
2. The entire file does not need to be copied to the tab (typical files for me are between 1.5GB to 3GB)
I could do that without breaking sweat on a laptop (both 720p and 1080p videos) or on the el cheapo netbook (for upto 720p videos). I would like to be able to do the same using Tegra 2 on the tab.
Update: I got both ES File Browser and File Browser HD to connect to the windows share just fine and browse as usual. I did not do anything special to make that happen. It was not working couple of days ago and it worked today.
Thanks,
Osho
Anyone had any luck to stream videos (without downloading or transcoding) from mounted SMB shares?
Thanks,
Osho
I have been toying with something similar. My network router allows the use of a usb drive to be attached for network and internet access. The only program I found that will play the video files is vplayer (trial in market). Now I can stream movies and play music as long as im networked. I have tethering on my Evo so I have a hotspot wherever I go....
the new version of ES File Explorer works GREAT !!
along with the stock touchwizz video player it's all i need.
if it doesnt show the video file icon the tab simply wont read it (even if you transfert it via usb) so it makes it simple to know what can be read or not.
Yes, I had some success with the new ES File Browser as well - nice indeed.
Some of the 720p MKV did not play smoothly for me - maybe after the upgrade to touchwiz it will play better.
Anyone know of a good video player that can take advantage of Tegra2 720p/1080p decoding that works well on Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1?
Thanks,
Osho
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Yes, I had some success with the new ES File Browser as well - nice indeed.
Some of the 720p MKV did not play smoothly for me - maybe after the upgrade to touchwiz it will play better.
Anyone know of a good video player that can take advantage of Tegra2 720p/1080p decoding that works well on Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1?
Thanks,
Osho
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Diceplayer.
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the new version of ES File Explorer works GREAT !!
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ES File Explorer worked for me fine a few days ago - but looks like the latest update to it in the market has broekn the Samba support? I can no longer browse the Windows 7 shared drives. Do you have the same experience?
I can browse the samba shares just fine using File Manager HD app - however that app does not support streaming.
Thanks,
Osho
network streaming
Playon works great.
oshogg said:
ES File Explorer worked for me fine a few days ago - but looks like the latest update to it in the market has broekn the Samba support? I can no longer browse the Windows 7 shared drives. Do you have the same experience?
I can browse the samba shares just fine using File Manager HD app - however that app does not support streaming.
Thanks,
Osho
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hmmm didnt update yet, cant even test cause i left my Tab & my Galaxy S II to my uncle so he can drool & get jealous
i'll let you know
I use UpnPlay when I'm at home. Wonderful app.
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Here are some great alternatives to netflix for your touchpad.
Hulu , works great but you may need to patch your browser to make it work.
epctv.com , watch live online tv, I watch CNN live on here.
crackle.com , they have a big selection of movies. Its not netflix but hay its free.
zinc.tv , you really should check this out. Online media center for your touchpad. Watch all kinds of shows for free with a great interface.
Epixhd.com - Great alternative to Netflix.
some of these sites may not work with ad blocker installed.
if anyone can think of others, please share.
tv.blinkx.com
and
sidereel.com
they host LINKS to sites that host the episodes so as far as I know (I could easily be wrong) it's legal.
If you have a hbo subscription wwwhbogo.com.
EPIXHD.COM works great on the TP. Just watched The Captains on it in HD.
thanks for the links!
rlee
This is a GREAT list!
Any idea how someone would be able to watch/listen to NFL games on the touchpad, or even at all? We recently moved 2 states away and won't be able to follow our local team.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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This is a GREAT list!
Any idea how someone would be able to watch/listen to NFL games on the touchpad, or even at all? We recently moved 2 states away and won't be able to follow our local team.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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probably using espn online since it's flash.
Also, al jazeera english has a live tv stream for news on youtube.com
"wwitv.com" EXACTLY like that. Its a crappy site but a great way to watch live broadcasts. I'm watching Fox's live broadcast from NY right now. Decent framerate, always live.
there is also orb streaming for the touchpad - (http://forums.precentral.net/hp-touchpad/294298-orb-media-streaming-awesome.html)
I've use orb in the past with dishnetwork, works great.
im looking forward to netflix finishing their switch from silverlight to html5 video. they already did for chrome os. when everything is sorted out on it, itll be open to linux and the others soon, and hopefully we can watch it in the touchpads browser soon.
Is there a patch on Preware for adding Hulu support to the browser?
I use p2p4u.net lot of sports and local tv stations for America
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the app video flood hd is really nice it has all the links you have listed and a lot more all wrapped up in a easy UI, and there is a Hulu fix in preware, for who want that.
If you're trying to add Hulu support, make sure you add these testing feeds to Preware.
Target Device: ALL
Name: webos-testing-all
URL: http://ipkg.preware.org/feeds/webos-internals/testing/all
Target Device: Pre/Pre+/Pre2/Veer/TouchPad/Pre3
Name: webos-testing-armv7
URL: http://ipkg.preware.org/feeds/webos-internals/testing/armv7
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Amazon Prime works really well.
a bit jerky in windowed mode but full screen was butter smooth.
Movies on HP touchpad
Does anyone know how to watch movies on this touchpad? I tried netflix doesn't work, and I tried hulu and nothing? Any ideas?
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Does anyone know how to watch movies on this touchpad? I tried netflix doesn't work, and I tried hulu and nothing? Any ideas?
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Netflix is not currently available for WebOS devices. The forum at slickdeals suggests to reply to @Netflixhelps on Twitter and request an official release of the Netflix streaming app for WebOS.
Hulu is also not currently available for WebOS devices. There is a workaround I found posted, but that I personally have not tried. I will edit this post after I try it to let you know how it goes. Google "prewarewebosbuzz Hulu". First result.
You can stream video content from your PC to Touchpad by using Tversity. From slickdeals:
1. Install Tversity media server on your laptop/desktop.
2. After installation, add the files you want to view on the library tab. To add an avi file, go to Library, File system, Files and click add item on top.
3. Open cmd prompt on your computer, and type "ipconfig" There you should find your IP address. Note this down.
4.On your touchpad, open a web browser, then type in :41952/flashlib after your IP address. For example, h t t p : // 192.168.1.0 :41952/flashlib
There you should be able to browse your folders to find the video you are looking for. One problem is that you can't rewind/forward etc.
Again Slickdeals:
Amazon Video On Demand/Prime Videos works runs rather well. Audio holds up well but you might need to use the pop out function on the player over full screen to get it to fill the screen. It might lag when first starting it up but pausing and allowing it to buffer will allow it to self correct.
UK - tvcatchup
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or you can install kalemsoft media player http://www.kalemsoft.com/site/demos/com.kalemsoft.ksmplayera_0.3.7_tp.ipk using the webos quick install program that you used to install preware on your touchpad. dont install it from preware, itll crash.
Hp Touchpad
Does anyone know how to get the YouTube icon back on the touchpad? I seemed to have lost it after I installed impostah on it? Also does anyone know or have in idea when gingerbread will be out and what site I can use for the latest updates / downloads on gingerbread? I sen the latest video that was out that they have the wifi working I dont know whay they dont release it.
I've been enjoying the news about which apps work on the Nook Tablet and picked one up a couple hours ago.
After getting through the list so far, I wanted to see if Plex and DishOnline would work.
I used ES Explorer on my Sensation 4G to make backups of both, copied over to the Nook Tablet microsd and opened with ES Explorer on the NT.
Watched live tv via DishOnline app. Watched a movie via Plex app from my Plex server. Obviously over wifi, but just made my day.
Enjoy!
I just tried Plex and is disappointed with the low resolution via wireless. Apparently this was an issue? How did you or anyone else resolve the problem?
I've been running tests with the Dish client and it works great over my in-house network. It serves up video well and I love the way the guide looks from the NT.
I noticed the resolution wasn't perfect either, but I set Enable Video Filter and that seemed to help a bit. My movies are all 720p mkv's, so I'm guessing the quality on the NT is what it is. For the kids, I don't think they'll care.
It was more about the fact that it worked using the same .apk and MAYBE we can convince someone at Plex to make some tweaks. Wishful thinking.
Doesn't the Plex server downscalee video for phones, etc. by default? Wifi is robust enough to stream without downscaling, I'd check your Plex server settings.
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Thread moved to "NT themes and apps".
Ah, I changed Video Quality setting on the NT just now prior to Browse. 3Mbps was the sweet spot. Movies looked crisp. But fast moving content was taxing.
This is ace. Just downloaded the APK for XBMC and tried it on my other half's touchpad, running CM9.
Works amazingly. Haven't found any flaws at all yet, it's fast, fluid and made me grin a lot. Worth a try...
I used the first mirror from this page: http://techie-buzz.com/mobile-news/xbmc-apk-for-android-leaks.html.
See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIG73FRd8-4&feature=youtu.be for a demo...
Thanks mate, i'll definitely check it out. I heard about this but didn't see if the apk's were available!
Streaming latest scene standard mp4's over wifi using uPnP via TwonkyMediaServer on MacOSX and it stutters a little bit. Hella nice tho for the announcement build, I'm super excited that XBMC is now available on android... went ahead and bought a headrest mount by monoprice (via Amazon.com free shipping) to go with it. uNF uNF
Just installed the XBMC apk on my CM9 Touchpad 9-20120707-NIGHTLY-tenderloin and the SOUND DOES NOT WORK.
Apps/repositories run smooth though.
Can wait to have a fully functional XBMC on my TP!!
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Just installed the XBMC apk on my CM9 Touchpad 9-20120707-NIGHTLY-tenderloin and the SOUND DOES NOT WORK.
Apps/repositories run smooth though.
Can wait to have a fully functional XBMC on my TP!!
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Turn up the volume before starting XBMC.Not too loud.
Start XBMC and turn up the volume all the way.
XBMC can't control the android system volume.
It worked
Thanks a lot!
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Got it running, got sound, but 720p videos are very choppy, is HW Acceleration not enabled for TP yet?
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Got it running, got sound, but 720p videos are very choppy, is HW Acceleration not enabled for TP yet?
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Not yet. Dev's say maybe by the end of the week.
I installed the XBMC apk listed in those linked threads, but I seem to get a black screen and my touchpad becomes quite unresponsive. Anyone else have a similar issue?
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I installed the XBMC apk listed in those linked threads, but I seem to get a black screen and my touchpad becomes quite unresponsive. Anyone else have a similar issue?
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The same thing happened to me the very first time I ran the app, got a blank screen for 6 or 10 seconds and then got the xbmc logo and the app loaded just fine.
I'm on the latest nightly build. Try a reboot after you install the app and maybe even a wipe cache/dalvik.
Other that that, XBMC runs great on my TP
Thanks Zeek, that fixed my problem!
using xbmc remote app works
it said error but if you configure it right ignore the error it works the xbmc remote works really good
Has anyone gotten this to work on aokp? For me it launches, then crashes after a few seconds every time. Just wondering if it is because I am on aokp or if something else could be wrong. I have installed twice and have rebooted numerous times. On top of that I have cleared data, pretty much all the standard fixes. Any thoughts are appreciated. I know this thread is xbmc on cm9 but it should work seeing as they really both also based. Thanks in advance.
Works a dream. Even got it to add directories from my 250GB external drive so I can have a bigger library on the go. Great stuff.
I tried this out yesterday and everything works great so far. I had some script errors with the 1channel addon but I'm still playing with stuff. So far this is pretty cool. I'm going to try out the XBMC remote app tonight.
EDIT: BTW, for anyone who hasnt seen this yet, here is a thread where someone has started doing nightlies of the app.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1813089
So just an update, the XBMC remote app used on a phone works really well with the TouchPad.
Does anyone here use Plex? I currently have Plex Server installed on my win7 HTPC and use the Plex andriod app to stream it to my phone or touchpad. I have a static IP to the house, so I can use this anywhere that I have an internet connection.
I never used XBMC but was always tempted to give it a shot. Does it allow for streaming out of the local network like Plex does, or only on direct wifi connections withing the same network?
Anyone here ever used both Plex and XBMC and can compare?
XBMC is complete stand alone, however as far as I know you have to be within the same network for it to work. Plex uses a server on the PC to be able to stream, weather it re-encodes or not I'm not familiar with. With XBMC you browse your network to find the files you want to play, you can then create shortcuts inside XBMC to those files permanently and just use that to find them the next time. XBMC has the ability to mount imagename.img or imagename.iso files and play them as a dvd without any further need for work or hassle, even if the dvd is still in the multiple .rar format, it will handle it. As far as I know XMBC has the ability to play the most types files of any other media handling software, plus it does smoothing and up-converting to make SD material look better on HDTV's.
Been using XBMC for years now, still have two original xbox's in the house wired up to stream from my network and they/it works great. Now with my TP i can do it from anywhere in the house seamlessly
plex vs xbmc
plex started life as the mac version of xbmc, then switched approach to a dedicated server application and a client that works on most devices. the plex server processes all the metadata and transcodes if needed for a slower connection or device. the plex client cant do much without a server accessable, and is completely useless offline.
xbmc started life as the XBox Media Player to be a standalone media center that could be configured to play back as many formats as possible internally. xbmc runs on most platforms now that android is covered and can play back most media formats given3nough cpu or hardware acceleration. xbmc does not have a server component like plex does. instead, it knows a bunch of different ways of accessing data (called sources in xbmc ) so it can decode and play your media. sources can be local directories, windows file shares, websites, ftp sites, webdav (like box.net), upnp, etc etc etc. additionally there are plugins which are little programs which can access a number of more specialised sites or systems. xbmc can play media remotely from your home server, but you will not have any automatic transcoding so it will be bandwidth intensive
boxee is also based on xbmc, with social networking crammed in