I just yesterday rooted my tablet (Thanks for all the help via the videos Albert, donations are coming your way when payday hits!) and managed to sideload all the apps i wanted. But, what i really wanted was to be able to stream videos from my media pc to my tablet, like i do via air video on my iphone.
I did a lot of looking round and couldn't find anything. Until i came across Mirage Beta which basically COPIES the functions of Airvideo. So long as you have air video server installed on your pc and Mirage Beta on your nook tablet (Android Marketplace says its incompatible, but mine works just fine) then you can stream the videos to your tablet with perfect synchronicity and over air/on the fly conversion. Absolutely rocks.
So, if you're looking to do the same, download air video server to your pc. Select the files through air video server where your videos are located, then download mirage beta to your tablet. Load mirage, it'll detect the server and away you go!
I use skifta which does the exact same thing but doesnt use airplay as its a DLNA client sever setup and the server isnt that resource heavy on the pc. and the market has it compatible with our nook tablet
I think it generally isn't all that hard to get going if you use the right apps. I use UPNPay and MX Player (it streams to whatever player you want) in conjunction with my NAS's UPNP/DLNA server and it works great.
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First of all, I am grateful that the vibrant can play divx encoded video files; I don't think I could live without it. Unfortunately it cannot stream them.
A solution is to start downloading the Avi and then [while its downloading] switch over to the Files application, go to the ".downloadTemp" folder [you need to first enable "hidden files" in the options], and open the incomplete *.avi in the stock video player application. This works wonderfully and i can instantly start watching a video AS IT DOWNLOADS.
UNFORTUNATELY, the video player app will not let me fast forward. Sometimes it lets me rewind, but it mostly takes me back to the very beginning of the video if I even touch the trackbar. And yes, for those who are wondering, the Video WAS sufficiently done downloading to reach the part of the video i wanted to fast forward to. I obviously wasn't trying to forward to the end of the video with only 10% of it downloaded.
I looked in the android market for alternative video players, and the only one that REMOTELY worked was Rockplayer. It would let me fast forward and rewind, except it was really glitchy and full of ads. I prefer just watching it on the perfectly stable stock Player than to use a glitchy one.
So i come to you guys, hoping for a solution. Any Ideas? Are there any other Video Players that i missed that will let me fast forward and rewind incomplete video files as they download?
(Oh, and if you're wondering the source of the videos, i usually just watch divx movies and shows that have been uploaded to megaupload, such as: megaupload.com/?d=T5D3YV8R&w=719&h=349)
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Solved: VPlayer and Moboplayer support HTTP Streaming for DviX
I have read a few posts similar to yours, complaining about streaming divx avi files.
I myself do NOT have any issues with this and have tested a fair share of my 900gigs of divx avi's. I DO have issues stream MKV files while I have seen others report that they can stream MKVs.
What does this mean?
This means that AllShare is no different then any of the other DLNA based streaming software out there, there are compatibility problems that need to be worked out. Usually this is sorted out on the streaming server side and not the player.
I am saying that the software you are using to stream is more then likely causing the problem.
Give Twonky a try. Thats what I use and as I said I can stream divx/xvid avi's without issue. The downside is that Twonky is not free, the upside is that there is a 30 day trial to test and see if it resolves your issue. If it does, I dont think the price for Twonky is that bad, I paid $15. If you want a free one (they update compatibility less frequently) just google search DLNA or UPNP streamers and test a few out. XBMC is a good open source alternative, but is really not an option if you are using a windows box. XBMC is a program and not a service so you would be running a full media player at all times. XBMC can be setup as a standalone in linux though, if you have a spare PC to use.
Good luck.
When I say "stream," I don't mean from a home network source, I mean from an http source.
Therefore, I don't think the DLNA solution applies (Although i'm probably going to end up taking your advice for when i want to play videos from my computer, so thanks for the tip )
But that still leaves the current issue. Any Ideas?
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When I say "stream," I don't mean from a home network source, I mean from an http source.
Therefore, I don't think the DLNA solution applies (Although i'm probably going to end up taking your advice for when i want to play videos from my computer, so thanks for the tip )
But that still leaves the current issue. Any Ideas?
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AHHHHH.... I have been looking for a way to do this as well. HTTP streaming should no longer be an issue when 2.2 drops as sites like quicksilverscreen and the like all work fine through Flash 10.1 in 2.2. I have tested this with a Nexus1 and it works beautifully even over 3g.
I still want to have access to my home server though as I have close to a terabyte of video and my system is setup to auto download shows as they come out.
I am hoping to get my hands on a deODEXed version of the AllShare app to see if I can remove the WIFI only restriction. After that it should just be a matter of setting up a VPN back to my server.
Right, megavideo should work fine once we get the 2.2 update (woot! cant wait till we get flash xD)
as for movies uploaded on megaupload, I guess i'll survive with the .downloadTemp folder trick for now. Thanks.
And if i may ask, what's the quality like on allshare and twonky? and how fast does it respond to fast forwarding/rewinding?
I would like to stream from a regular windows samba share over wireless. I can't even get that working properly. It appears to be a limitation with the player and not the OS.
Has anyone been able to figure out how to get Orb Video Streams to play on their NC. I have the paid app, which works on the NC, but truthfully there are few apps as terribly executed as this one. The other option is to use the web browser, but I am unable to find a player that will play the winamp or wm streams (no, the winamp app does not play .pls streams.)
Any thoughts or suggestions.
same issue here. ideas?
StreamFurious plays .pls streams. I can't confirm how it works on the nook color, but it works great on my nexus one.
You are wasting your time with orb. I have used orb on and off for a few years now and can say that their product has only become worse with time. The only reason I used it for so long is because there was no better alternative.
I recently found VLC Stream and Convert. It is not a perfect solution and it requires a bit of setup, but it beats the hell out of Orb (and works great on both my Nook and Evo).
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You are wasting your time with orb. I have used orb on and off for a few years now and can say that their product has only become worse with time. The only reason I used it for so long is because there was no better alternative.
I recently found VLC Stream and Convert. It is not a perfect solution and it requires a bit of setup, but it beats the hell out of Orb (and works great on both my Nook and Evo).
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I don't disagree, but in this case simpler is better...
dfellars77 said:
Has anyone been able to figure out how to get Orb Video Streams to play on their NC. I have the paid app, which works on the NC, but truthfully there are few apps as terribly executed as this one. The other option is to use the web browser, but I am unable to find a player that will play the winamp or wm streams (no, the winamp app does not play .pls streams.)
Any thoughts or suggestions.
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You could install flashable froyo .67. Install adobe flash, and then open the streams from a web browser. This should work. I'll test it out to confirm.
Update: Works! Install orb classic 2.50 on your pc, and also ffdshow audio decoder. Set up orb on your desktop. Go to mycast.orb.com on your Nook browser, go to settings and select stream format. Choose "flash." If you have an hdtv tuner installed on you desktop, go to program guide at the mycast.com page on your Nook, select your channel and voila, tv to go. Stay away from the orblive junk. I don't even know why they released that garbage. Adjust bit rate of stream as needed in the mycast.orb webpage on your Nook. Tested using Dolphin Mini.
PS: Saved video files also work.
I'm looking for an app which lets me browse my local media on my PC and begin watching / listening on the PC; like a remote control app, but more developed then say Awaremote for winamp (which isn't really set-up for video or honeycomb).
Similar to the Ipad Tivo Remote app. but not for Tivo, or Ipad.
I currently use Gmote, and while the touch pad mouse is excellent, I'd like to have previews of my media on the tablet; and even better
Also looking for an app that lets me mirror over wifi, or better yet; something that lets me browse to a video (on netflix or youtube, etc.) on the tablet, then watch the video on the PC.
Basically I have my Viera connected to my PC, and would like to be able to use the tablet as sort of an extended remote. I've seen videos of similar on Ipad. Any leads would be greatly appreciated!
Well the XBMC android remote does a lot of what you're looking for, but it does require you to use xbmc on the pc. I think the VLC remote might be your best bet? I haven't tried it myself but it looks right.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.hobbyistsoftware.android.vlcremote_us
My suggestion would have been gmote.
Will follow this as I am looking for the same.
Splashtop does a lot more than that. It is the best rdp I have seen and you can even steam audio and video (netflix, hulu). The HD version force closes right away so I would get the free version which works and monitor the HD version that is supposedly optimized for tegra tablets.
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So I've been trying a few different remote Apps from the market. Two of the prevalent problems are - no honeycomb optimization, or lack of functionality.
Gmote: I've been using gmote on my phone for months for basic media playback on my PC. This is the status quo, and really I thought it would be easy to beat as a media remote. (The trackpad is awesome, and I use gmote for that hands down, but I must be looking at my TV.) The media selection is clunky, and I haven't had much luck getting the media controls on the remote to work for anything other then VLC.
Youtube remote: Cool idea, easy set-up. Terrible interface. Landscape just shows a preview of the youtube video. The tablet must be in portrait mode to interact with the interface. I was really hoping it was just an addon for the youtube app with a "Play on leanback" button or some such. Generally disappointed in the limited interface; it should be integrated with the youtube app.
Awaremote: I thought this was for me, I even went as far as purchasing the pro version. (The free version is limited to 400 songs.) Awaremote is very similar to Gmote without the touchpad. Alas it will not pick-up video files when it syncs the library. If your videos are already playing or in the playlist on your PC it will allow you limited control, but you cannot add or remove media from the playlist. As a strict music remote for winamp it's great, but it's sadly lacking in other areas. Widget could be better sized for honeycomb. Add in video and new widgets and I'm sold.
Next up: splashtop, xbmc
Would love to get XBMC on my NC. Do you think the guys at XBMC will do this? They did it for iOS.
I know for a fact they are working on it. It is harder for them than iOS so its going to be a long process.
With that said, the Nook Color doesn't have the power to do much with XBMC. You can already max the Nook with Mobo Player.
The best option for the Nook Color is the XBMC fork Plex. It transcodes the video to work better for the device. I use it almost daily.
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I know for a fact they are working on it. It is harder for them than iOS so its going to be a long process.
With that said, the Nook Color doesn't have the power to do much with XBMC. You can already max the Nook with Mobo Player.
The best option for the Nook Color is the XBMC fork Plex. It transcodes the video to work better for the device. I use it almost daily.
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Thanks! I wish I could watch my media via XBMC on my Nook. I still haven't found a way to stream my .avi files directly to my Nook. I got it to work for a little bit but can't get it to work again. I used File Expert App, Network Setup, and Rock Player. It worked twice but will not work again on my Nook. Weird thing is I can get it to work consistently on my China Epad.
I tried Plex but don't like to leave my computer on to do the transcoding.
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Thanks! I wish I could watch my media via XBMC on my Nook. I still haven't found a way to stream my .avi files directly to my Nook. I got it to work for a little bit but can't get it to work again. I used File Expert App, Network Setup, and Rock Player. It worked twice but will not work again on my Nook. Weird thing is I can get it to work consistently on my China Epad.
I tried Plex but don't like to leave my computer on to do the transcoding.
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I use Cifs Manager to mount my PC's shared drive to a folder on my Nook and from there i use Mobo Player to play the videos, but I'm sure other players would work. I haven't had any problem using this method to stream.
xbmc is the best
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Thanks! I wish I could watch my media via XBMC on my Nook. I still haven't found a way to stream my .avi files directly to my Nook. I got it to work for a little bit but can't get it to work again. I used File Expert App, Network Setup, and Rock Player. It worked twice but will not work again on my Nook. Weird thing is I can get it to work consistently on my China Epad.
I tried Plex but don't like to leave my computer on to do the transcoding.
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I use File Expert and Rockplayer to stream media off my NAS (D-Link DNS-323). I don't do anything special - it just works, at least for me. Streams both video and music fine.
Would love to have XBMC on the Nook though .... still use XBMC on my Xbox1 once in a while
UPnPLAY works well. You just have to open up some ports in the PC. Uses the media server the come with windows.
Hey there,
I want to set up my prime to be able to connect to my home pc (running Ubuntu 11) so that I can browse/play content from the hard disk on the system.
Tried finding on google, and most of the content was pointing towards doing remote desktop, which is less than desired.
Also, samba connectivity is achieved but I dont want that either, since it requires me to download the content on the prime and then play it.
Isnt something better available there ?
please suggest.
regards
sraghav said:
Hey there,
I want to set up my prime to be able to connect to my home pc (running Ubuntu 11) so that I can browse/play content from the hard disk on the system.
Tried finding on google, and most of the content was pointing towards doing remote desktop, which is less than desired.
Also, samba connectivity is achieved but I dont want that either, since it requires me to download the content on the prime and then play it.
Isnt something better available there ?
please suggest.
regards
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You might try looking for a DLNA server for Ubuntu, and then use a DLNA client on the Prime (search the market there are quite a few).
first you should take a look at setting up samba(smb) server on your ubuntu and then install es file explorer on your prime than use it to browse files over lan.
You should be able to set up samba relatively easily there is a terminal based version and a gui based one google it.
To watch movies I use bsplayer lite it has a lan mode where I just stream the content.
If playback is laggy I use a combination of es file explorer and mx player or mobo player.
if it's true mounting virtual drive your device has to have unlocked bootloader and rom that supports cifs. I currently I have it set up on my samsung i9100 but due to problems with unlocking bootloader haven't done it yet on my Prime. It need cifs supported roms you just install cifs manager then done see it as a folder on device but sometimes streaming movies may be laggy.
PS3 Media Server (PMS) is a java-based DLNA streamer. I use it on my ubuntu server at home and it works great with Upnplay from the market on the TFP (along with either the stock Video Player or DICE Player). When away from home, DLNA won't cut it over my 2Mb upstream, so for that I switch to my Subsonic server, which can do on-the-fly transcoding for most video/audio files that makes them much better for streaming over the Interwebz. Subsonic streams video via Flash which works in most browsers on the Prime (sans Firefox, Chrome). Audio is handled by the Subsonic app itself.
I have a Linux unRAID box using NFS shares it it streams all type of video/audio without having to download anything first.