When I open the Gallery app at home it shows my home PC's on the same network but with zero files.
How can I set this up to view pictures from my PC. (android and Win7 instructions please)
I have SHARED my pictures on the PC
open network and sharing center, choose homegroup and sharing options, change advanced sharing settings, turn on media streaming. open gallery app on phone, scan nearby devices and select your pc. whatever is in the Pictures folder should appear.
Silver-slim said:
open network and sharing center, choose homegroup and sharing options, change advanced sharing settings, turn on media streaming. open gallery app on phone, scan nearby devices and select your pc. whatever is in the Pictures folder should appear.
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Worked first go. Thanks!
ldersl off
you're welcome, as its media we shared while in the music player or video player we can choose nearby devices and play what we have in our videos and music folders on the pc.
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Hi,
does anyone know how to exactly use the streaming media application on the HD2?
I got the latest EnergyROM in German and tried the first time to use.
only way to connect to a rtsp:// server
i thought it's an application which allows me to stream video or music streams from my personal network or to make an access to my approved files on network.
can anyone teach me how to use this app?
I am also waiting to hear an explaination about streaming media..... would wanna know what i can do with it..
I use resco explorer to browse my local network shared files and wmp and core player for video files thats for wm not for android
in android use es file explorer than press hardware menu key and show tabs click on lan than also hardware key menu (house) new scan and wait to show available devices than browse device you wanna
darkony said:
I use resco explorer to browse my local network shared files and wmp and core player for video files thats for wm not for android
in android use es file explorer than press hardware menu key and show tabs click on lan than also hardware key menu (house) new scan and wait to show available devices than browse device you wanna
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But does file explorer allow you to actually stream video files? It keeps telling me I have to download the file and then play once on my phone. Maybe I am doing something wrong or misunderstanding your instructions. Let me know which is the case please. I am dying for a good media streamer so I can play my movies via WIFI. Even better, does anyone know of a streaming app that will work via 3g?
The Sony Ericsson Media Server that ships with many of their 2011 Android smart phones is a DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) Digital Media Server app that allows some of your audio, video, and picture files to be shared to other DLNA player devices (which includes some current network-connected HDTV sets, certain Blu-ray players, Windows Media Player 12, PlayStation 3, etc.). It doesn't come with the SE X10 Android 2.3.3 updates, but it does work once you get the APK installed. It's a basic app, but it gets the job done. The nice thing about it is that it can serve out different files to different DLNA Digital Media Players simultaneously.
Requirements:
- WiFi on the phone is enabled and attached to the same network as your other DLNA-enabled devices.
- Compatible multimedia file types stored on your smart phone:
Video: MPEG-4 SP, H.263, H.264 AVC
Audio: AAC, MP3
Image: GIF, BMP, JPEG, PNG
Instructions:
1. Open the Media Server app. Select the 'Media server' check box to enable. An icon will then appear on the notification bar to let you know the app is running.
Here is an example of what will happen with a PlayStation 3:
2. Turn on your DLNA player device. It should pick up the X10. Make the needed access allowances on the X10 and then select the file you wish to play from your DLNA player device.
A. On the PS3 XMB (Xross Media Bar), move over to 'Video,' 'Music,' or 'Photo.'
B. Scroll down to the X10 icon and select it. There will be a message on the PS3 saying that access to the media server is not allowed.
C. Back on the X10, another icon signifying that a client device is trying to access Media Server appears on the notification bar. Drag down the notification list and select 'PLAYSTATION 3' in order to set its access level. You can choose 'Allow access,' 'Allow temporary access,' or 'Do not allow.' For the purpose of this demo, choose 'Allow access.' A reminder message will then appear. Press 'OK' to clear the message.
D. Back on the PS3, press the 'O' button (BACK) on the controller. Then select the X10 icon again.
The PS3 should then have access to recognized file types on your X10. Just select the file you want with either the 'X' button (PLAY) or the 'START' button.
And here is what happens with Windows Media Player 12:
2. Open Windows Media Player 12. It should pick up the X10 and show it on the 'Other Libraries' list in the navigation pane.
A. On the X10, another icon signifying that a client device is trying to access Media Server appears on the notification bar. Drag down the notification list and select the device. (Depending on what kind of DLNA software that may or may not already be installed on your computer system, its name on the list will either be the IP address, MAC address, or whatever name another piece of software has given it.) You can choose 'Allow access,' 'Allow temporary access,' or 'Do not allow.' For the purpose of this demo, choose 'Allow access.' A reminder message will then appear. Press 'OK' to clear the message.
B. Back on the PC, Windows Media Player will begin indexing the supported media files on your X10. This may take a while depending on how many files you have, so give it a bit of time.
C. In Windows Media Player, click on your X10 in the navigation pane 'Other Libraries' list.
D. In the details pane, double-click on either 'Music,' 'Videos,' or 'Pictures.' Once fully indexed, all supported files should show up after you click deeper into those sections.
E. Double-click on the file you wish to play in Windows Media Player.
3. If you want to change Media Server settings, change the name of your X10 server, or change the settings for or delete the registered clients, drag down the notification list and select 'Media server' to be brought back to the app's Menu.
Note(s):
Sony Ericsson guide: http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup...ct/usemediaserverxperia/xperiaarc?cc=gb&lc=en
Media Server is not capable of playing files from other DLNA Digital Media Servers or Controllers on your network.
Media Server only allows DLNA Digital Media Players 'pull from' access to your X10. The app doesn't 'push to,' 'play to,' or 'throw' supported files to DLNA Digital Media Renderers.
Sony will be shipping their own DLNA Digital Media Server app for their upcoming Android Honeycomb tablets (Tablet-S and Tablet-P) which will be different than Sony Ericsson's. This one will support the 'throwing' of files to DLNA Digital Media Renderers (some current HDTV sets and Windows Media Player 12) where the app can collect a list of supported multimedia files on all DLNA server enabled devices on a network and 'push to' or 'play to' a renderer for automatic playback.
Not all file types supported by Android will work with every DLNA Digital Media Player. This varies with the manufactuer of the product device.
Media Server does not give a client device any type of file management access to the X10.
I hope this is helpful. Have fun!
Thanks bro
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I usually don't make any fuss over apps, but this one kicks too much but.
It's a media player, which plays all your usual formats. (no 1080p)
What makes this app really awesome, besides its free, is its built in lan support and ability to play movies inside rar files.
It also automatically searches for subtitles and downloads them, even over lan play!
Check it out, it's on the market with support for tegra 2.
I am using it and it is the best really. Is there a paid version and what is diff between free?
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I haven't found a payed version. Think so far its only ad supported.
The greatest player there is right now (nov 2011)
Market link
I have a setup at home that uses a NAS connected to the router to enable my PS3, my laptops and my Android devices to access videos and music from the entire house. THE issue that my Samsung Galaxy tab 10.1 never has been able to show the videos from the NAS (streamed from the network to my tab that is).
This player has changed that completely. NOW it just simply works beautifully!
It also black out the bottom bar while playing, like the stock video player.
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I don't have any problems with the stock video player.
stock doesn´t play mkv files.
i only know dice player witch can play mkv.but it´s a paid app.
this is the best player for free ! but the best option ist the lan mode.its possible to stream 720p videos without lag !the code engine is verry good.
i bought dice player and BSplayer one up's it other than i dont like the UI.
so guys mx player vs BS player vs Dice player ...
which it the best
In terms of player performance,
Dice wins hands down - seriously impressive performance no matter what I throw at it.
But Lan Mode on BS Player!! DAMN!!
now thats impressive! - can play anything.
noob question, how do you setup the lan mode?
ceejay83 said:
noob question, how do you setup the lan mode?
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You need to make sure you are connected to your local wi-fi network and you have shared video folders on a connected PC.
Then click on Lan Mode (menu button )
and enter the details for the computer you want to connect to - either by ip address or computer name
also enter the usernamme and password of a user with priviledges to the shared folder.
Once you do that you will be able to connect to all of the videos in that folder.
What I find amazing is just how well videos stream using this
to the point that you dont have to actually copy movies to your phone when you are at home.
Its very well put together.
you can also save playlists of movies on your remote server
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You need to make sure you are connected to your local wi-fi network and you have shared video folders on a connected PC.
Then click on Lan Mode (menu button )
and enter the details for the computer you want to connect to - either by ip address or computer name
also enter the usernamme and password of a user with priviledges to the shared folder.
Once you do that you will be able to connect to all of the videos in that folder.
What I find amazing is just how well videos stream using this
to the point that you dont have to actually copy movies to your phone when you are at home.
Its very well put together.
you can also save playlists of movies on your remote server
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ok i have my video folders shared. i can get bsplayer to see my network files but when i select a folder it says access denied. i turned off password protection
Check your network sharing settings . Worst case enable guest mode. Do you get a log in prompt wheb you connect via bsplayer?
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Check your network sharing settings . Worst case enable guest mode. Do you get a log in prompt wheb you connect via bsplayer?
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are you talking about the user/pass when you add a host? i just put in my pc's name and it shows the folders. i don't get a prompt when i try to access the folders
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nevermind, got it working
Excellent good stuff
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This is a guide on how to put movies into your PC and having it to stream over to your device.
WHY ?
Of course we can definitely place movies into our device local SDCard and play through it but when you have a huge collection of movies, you would rather want to stream movies across than having to copy each movie and play it with under the restriction of your SDCard capacity.
WHAT DO I NEED ?
1) Software: TVMOBILI (http://www.tvmobili.com)
2) Wireless Network in which both your PC and HTC EVO 3D are connected to
3) Optional Software: HANDBRAKE (http://handbrake.fr)
HOW TO DO IT ?
A. SETUP YOUR PC
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1) Download and install TVMOBILI from the following website (http://www.tvmobili.com). It supports Windows, Mac and Linux as well. This software will be your streaming server (DLNA Compliant). Alternatively you can also use Windows Media Player as an DLNA server but I wont be covering on how to setup on that.
2) Once TVMobili had been installed, launch it by clicking on the TVMobili icon. It will launch TVMobili on your standard web browser
3) Add your movies into the server by clicking on the CONTENT icon and followed by ADD MORE CONTENT
4) Follow the steps provided and browse to the folders in which you had stored all your video files
*Refer screenshot 1*
B. STREAM TO YOUR DEVICE
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1) Launch GALLERY from your HTC EVO 3D
2) You would see a list of local hosted content but we are interested in what's being hosted on the PC instead. Click on the WORD "Albums" on top and you will get a dropdown list of content source (Albums, Facebook, Flickr, Media Servers, Picasa Web Albums)
3) Select Media Servers and it will search for the list of DLNA servers in your network (Make sure you're connected to the WIFI network before doing so or it may not find the TVMobili server)
4) Your TVMobili server will be shown as TVMOBILI: where is the name of your PC. Click on it
5) Click on My Content and browse to the files you want to watch and it will stream over to your device
STREAMING 3D
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You may be able to get your hands on 3D movies but using the above method may land you with a movie being played side by side. The only solution that I know of now is to re-encode the movie with additional settings by using HandBrake. The additional settings ":frame-packing=3" needs to be placed under the Advanced tab of HandBrake.
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Teach you how to stream videos from pc to mobile device
Recently, I have found a solution about how to stream videos from pc to mobile device. I think this is a so interesting technology that I can freely enjoy movies in anywhere of my house by my iPhone or iPad. Now I will share it with you and show you how to set up it in detail. Hope this can help you and enrich your home entertainment.
Take Android Phone as an example.
1. Share your movie folder
Take Folder ‘HD Movie’ as an example: right-click -> ’Properties’ -> ‘Sharing Tab’
2. Connect VidOn Player to Your PC
Download VidOn Player to your mobile device.
Make sure your PC and Mobile device are in the same LAN
Run App-> Click to open ‘Network Share’-> Click ‘+’ icon-> Choose ‘Windows Share/Samba’.
Then enter your IP address, PC’s user name & Password –> Click ‘√’
If your computer does not require user name & Password to login, just click ‘√’ and done.
3. Enjoy HD Movies
Select the Server which you just added to browse. Then the files will be seen. Click the file, you can see all HD movies of it.
To Play ‘Thor’, just select the filename.
Now, enjoy HD movie on your mobile device.
The method is very easy. Can you get it?