I have just moved across from an iPad to the nexus 7. Firstly I love the nexus 7, but there is one thing I just can't get it to do, that is to stream an embedded video to a dlna server or xbmc or boxes box or apple TV.
Now I know there are a lot of apps out there to stream like airplay on the iPad, and I have bubbleupnp working really well at streaming from either videos on my nexus or even from my NAS through the nexus to the TV. But I watch a lot of series online and sometimes want to watch them on the TV rather than on the 7 inch screen. Now my iPad showed the airplay icon and boom onto thetv via xbmc, but if I try the same on my android, I can't! Does anyone know of any apps that would do this?
The closest I have come is twonky beam but even that can't see the embedded video as the iPad could??
Many thanks in advance
Ben
Hi,
better late than never: Search Google Play for "vGet", it does exactly what you're looking for.
Cheers
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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
Not sure if this has been mentioned but I just picked up a HTC flyer last week and just found something pretty cool. Well, I have a Sony Google tv bluray player and just noticed you can stream your music, pictures, and movies directly to your bluray player. Someone needs to get fired on the google PR team I'm constantly finding new ways to use my device. Apple is always letting their sheep know every little new feature. But hey I'm happy.
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Apple has to plug every little feature so their sheep can find them.
Google knows we can find it on our own. Plus, its fun to find something new.
I have the Logitech Review (Google TV) which I am having fun with. You can use your Flyer as a TV remote using the Google TV Remote app.
If you have a media server on your network, you can stream from it using Google TV too.
I am sure that I have barely scratched the surface of what the two devices can do.
FYI:
You don't need a Google TV device to stream your pictures, videos and music. The app Connected Media on the Flyer streams to my networked Samsung TV on its own.
You don't need Google TV to do that. Any DLNA compatible TV or DVD player and even my DirectV boxes can talk to the Flyer allowing streaming of video, music and photos.
My Moto Droid X2 does DLNA as well.
Works with my Samsung TVs too.
Anyone here running Plex on their Prime? I setup a ReadyNas Ultra 4 about a year ago. I am currently accessing the server wirelessly from my Macbook Pro, and a HTPC. I have been using Plex on my iPhone 4 and iPad 2 fairly well.
One of the main reasons for getting the Prime was to be able to access the Nas device directly and not worry about transcoding the high-res movies that I did with the iPad. Since getting the Prime though I cannot get it to connect to the server on the Nas device. It will connect and play with the server running on my Macbook Pro but that kind of defeats the purpose.
Any ideas?
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Anyone here running Plex on their Prime? I setup a ReadyNas Ultra 4 about a year ago. I am currently accessing the server wirelessly from my Macbook Pro, and a HTPC. I have been using Plex on my iPhone 4 and iPad 2 fairly well.
One of the main reasons for getting the Prime was to be able to access the Nas device directly and not worry about transcoding the high-res movies that I did with the iPad. Since getting the Prime though I cannot get it to connect to the server on the Nas device. It will connect and play with the server running on my Macbook Pro but that kind of defeats the purpose.
Any ideas?
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I use Plex with a WHS and HC. Some thoughts... Has the Plex Android client been confirmed to work with ICS? I had a Jetstream and one of the reasons I returned it was because it didn't work with either Plex or PlayOn because of HTC's video driver implementation. The Plex devs tried but couldn't fix it on their side. Plex has a great support wiki and forum so you might want to ask the question there.
I used Plex with my HTPC and it works fairly well. There are times when Prime is unable to connect to the server but restarting the app usually does the trick.
I have Plex installed on a ReadyNAS RNDU4000 and can connect through Plex App.
but I cannot play without stutter and pausing.
Just tried on my Galaxy S2 and got same problems, so it's not prime related I guess.
So you got no probs on iPhone?
The only way to watch movies on my Prime is with Dice Player and it's own network browser.
I'm running Plex on a QNAP x59. No problem connecting, videos play perfectly up to 1080p w/o transcoding. My videos are all encoded in MP4 format and I had to enable 'Direct Streaming' and 'Device supports HLS' in the advanced settings of the plex android client.
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You can use BubbleUPnP to watch movies off my readynas. Works well. It does not have a videoplayer built in but instead launches one to play it back - so you can use diceplayer, bsplayer etc. Seemed to be the best of the upnp clients from the ones I tried.
I've been using bsplayer in LAN mode lately which works a treat as well. You just point in to a cifs (windows) share on your nas.
I'm sure everyone is somewhat familiar with Samsung's AllShare Cast dongle that's used to wirelessly "cast" media from a Samsung device(your Note 3) to the AllShare Cast hardware dongle/device attached to any compatible TV... What I'm curious about is does anyone have experience with any of the other hardware devices used for screen mirroring or "casting" directly from their device to an attached dongle or TV? In your opinion, what's the BEST out there? I've already got a Chromecast and it works well for what it's supposed to do...it streams NetFlix, Youtube, Hulu Plus, Google Play Music, Google Play Videos, but it DOESN'T stream directly from a mobile device....YET. So it doesn't fully meet my needs right now. I know the Roku is an option, but I was just wanting your opinions on any device you prefer.
Thanks guys!
I recently got the Chromecast and wish it did everything, but only time will tell.
This is probably in the minority, but I use my server/htpc with XBMC to play everything else. XMBC allows DLNA devices, so I can stream local content on my phone to the computer. I also use it to stream some other content. For example, I use Anime Plus app to watch some anime. It gives me the option to use external players, because of this I choose the default Samsung player and then click the AllShare icon to send it to my computer. If there are other apps out there that allows you to use the default video player, then you should be able to do the same.
For music, I use Subsonic since it's also on my htpc computer, but I rarely play music through my TV.
Hey guys, i'm looking for best android apps to stream videos to chromecast. The problem is that most of them only support mp4 files. I found only one that supports all file formats, it transcodes the file on the fly on your phone and streams directly to chromecast. its called Megacast. Does anyone know anything similar?
Try using Plex... It's a paid app, but free from time to time in Amazon App Store
Megacast - Chromecast Video
This isn't strictly a Chromecast app, but rather than Android one that you'll need to download on your phone. Regardless of how you get it on your TV, through, Megacast is an excellent Chromecast player that has real-time transcoding support, allowing you to play files from your phone or tablet that aren't supported natively on your individual Chromecast device. This includes AVI, MKV, 3GP files and more. It can also automatically pre-load subtitles or let you add your own, making it one of the most flexible video streaming apps around
The Google Chromecast lets you display video, photos, pictures and other media content from supported apps on your big-screen TV, using your Android or iOS device as a remote control. You can also send content straight from a Chrome Web browser on your computer. There are hundreds of apps that take advantage of this unique technology, which Google calls "casting," to offer a new way to link.
Try BubbleUPnP
BubbleUPnP, many video + audio options, local transcoding, supports configurable subtitles and transcodes only when necessary.
Plex always transcodes when using subtlitles, always thanscodes if audio is Dolby/DTS to Stereo, and does not support AC3 passthrough as BubbleUPnP does.
Plex is a hog.
+1 for BubbleUPnP, amazing Android app. With a good media server running on the pc (like Serviio) you can stream everything to your Chromecast (transcoding is done by the pc).
Not a huge fan of BubbleUPnP, when I download something off ttorrent, its a roll of the dice of it will work with it. I'd have to say my go to is local cast. Worst is allcast
Allcast isnt bad. I mainly use it to stream Showbox
Plex by far.
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Emby all the way. Its,s free, its for, its better than plex
BubbleUPnP also works with DLNA and transcoding on the fly. With a powerfull device is amaizing. Slow devices work with hickups. Waiting for a while for Mxplayer to chromecast but still no go.