We're running a local IPTV based TV station, that pushes to RTMP players. They're wanting to make a simple app inhouse, that sports a player..so when you open the app, the livestream from the station picks up and there's no configuring or fussing around for the users. Think CW's and NBC's watcher apps.
Originally, I thought a wrapper app for a mobile site, with the html5 player embedded and set to fullscreen would work, but I'm reading conflicting information.
What's a good way to make this work? Is there a generic rtmp player we can buy/license, or is there an opensource player? I tried reaching out to a few RTMP app makers on the Play Store, but they're not interested in a stripped down, branded version of their apps. Oh well...
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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
First let me say, I have no ties with the developer of this app. I just want to support an app that has superb function and extreme potential.
Don't let the title fool you. I just started playing around with this app today and let me say, WOW. Not only is it a Boxee remote that works really well. It also has Navi-X on it. YOU DO NOT NEED A BOXEE BOX TO USE THE NAVI-X FUNCTION.
Navi-X is a streaming media scraper. It aggregates online content from several locations, and presents it to you in a very nice format. You can browse the selections and choose to either play on your Boxee Box, or on android itself. I have played a couple of movies on my Nook Color streaming for a couple different sources. They all worked very well.
There are several issues with this app however. You have to use another video player app to play the videos. I've tried rock player, but it had some issues pausing the stream and issues starting the stream. Vplayer worked just fine though. It takes some time to get the stream going, but once it starts, it will play through very nicely. Also, sometimes when choosing a video to play it will say there is nothing to play. Usually just clicking on the video again will solve the issue.
I have not tried high definition movies, nor have I tried it using a mobile hotspot. I imagine through more thorough testing more issues will crop up, but all in all, a very good start, and can't wait to see what lies in the future of this app.
I apparently cannot post links just yet, so please feel free to search for it on the market. Sorry for the inconvenience.
I'd give it a crack but 5 bucks for a boxee remote is about 4 bucks too much to be honest.
The real value in the app is not the remote function. It's the ability to use Navi-X on your nook color.
Navi-X is an app for XBMC and Boxee that aggregates streaming video links. You can watch almost anything that is streaming online with this app on your Nook Color. If you tether your Nook while you are away from wifi, you can watch almost anything you want.
Does anyone know of a good player that will access my readynas running firefly server. i want an app that will show album art and either scroll or iconify the albums so i can leave prime set up on a stand to use as a jukebox during parties.
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Not sure if this has everything you are looking for but to connect to my DLNA server for music I use BubbleUPnP. I like the look of the program and how you can choose which Library to read from, but you can also choose which Renderer to play to (or use local for either one).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bubblesoft.android.bubbleupnp
Have you tried the native My Net app that's already on the Prime?
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Have you tried the native My Net app that's already on the Prime?
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Did u try MyNet? It crashes all the time it is basically unusable. BubblePnp is a lot better.
tried both, not sure if i am using bubble right.
what i am after is an app that will show my album art in a grid or coverflow kinda way like itunes. something like a touchscreen jukebox you get in pubs. i want it easy for other people to just choose music without ever seeing a tablet before.
this might not be possible and the app might not exist.
the stock google music ap is ok in grid form.
ideally i would like a itunes clone with dj function that accesses my readynas
Looks like a while back, a guy created a firefly media server plugin for Plex that looks promising:
http://forums.plexapp.com/index.php/topic/7588-testers-needed-do-you-use-firefly-media-server/
http://wiki.plexapp.com/index.php/Firefly_Media_Server_(mt-daapd)
Plex is pretty cool, btw, it allows remote as well as within-LAN access to your media. Stream your music wherever you have iternet, on all your platforms (laptop, Prime, Ipad, phone, etc.)
I am interested in swapping to Google Play Music from Spotify. However, I am yet to find an android app that allows me to remotely control playback of Play Music on my desktop.
Play Music is now available in Europe and the US and I am sure its user base is only going to grow. This, combined with the fact that there are no such apps at the moment, makes me think that anyone who makes such an app is very likely to see a monetary return.
Play Music has a wide range of keyboard shortcuts that can be found here. If the app is capable of sending these keyboard commands to the Play Music tab in the browser then it should be able to have quite extensive control over Play Music. Most of these remote apps require a server component installed on the target computer. I was thinking that perhaps this could be achieved via a Chrome extension so that it can remain platform independent.
Bump. Sorry
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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.