I was wondering, and yes, I have searched, but is it possible to stream pctv from your pc to Android, the easy way? There are guides telling how to use VLC to stream tv, guides that involves using windows media encoder, suggestions about using Orb live, wich just doesn't do it for me and even suggestions using the expensive slingbox.
I used to have mytinytv ( http://www.mytinytv.com/ ) on my PC wich did a really amazing job. The client, however, is only available for windows mobile, how ironic. I've changed the streaming profiles with windows media encoder 9 and achieved really high SD quality on my HD2 over 3g, yes, just 3g. The only downside with the client was that you could not easily zap trough the channels, as the tv server scanned all the channels but not letting you reorder it. Anyhow, it worked great, great quality and 30fps.
What is possible?
Mytinytv install file is still available on their site, however, the latest forum activity was about a year ago or so, so, hardly no progress anymore.
Is it possible to develop such a program for android? Or, is it just possible to create an android client for it? the client should be able to connect to the server using login credentials, give commands back to the tv server, i.e. changing channels and stream it using the built in streaming player of android.
Have a look at orb dot com (can't post link as I'm new, Hello all)
Basically, program runs on PC, connects you to a website, this then streams all your movies/songs to other devices.
I used to use it on my PS3 and iphone, fairly sure it will work on Android also.
Can also connect through the internet so can access it from work etc.
HTH
Stuart
Hi everyone. We recently upgraded our Directv to the multiroom dvr with home cinema connectivity. I have been using 2player network music player for some time on my tp. I noticed that the "directv2pc media server" shows up in the source section, but cannot connect.... Is anyone aware of a way I could connect and watch my recordings on my TP?
It's showing up on your network, but I guarantee you it's probably some kind of proprietary encrypted connection method, meaning only directv devices can access it. Unless someone creates an app to access it, I doubt it will be possible.
Hi!
This question has mostly to do with laziness
I have my PC downloading all sorts of media during the day, music, videos, etc...
as far as this discussion goes, all of them are completely legal and DRM-free.
My PC is a Dell laptop (i7-2670QM) running legit Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
I have a Samsung i9000 running ICS, and a B&N Nook Color Running CM7,
I tried reading about RTSP and UPnP and other stuff, but couldn't get my head around it, I'm usually good with computers, except for this case.
What I want to do is to setup a media streaming from my PC to any of my devices.
I don't even want my computer to re-encode the media, just stream it as-is, given that
you can play almost any format on android these days.
Is it possible?
If so, what do I need? can I use VLC, or do I have to setup something more serious?
Thanks,
Eugene
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have you tried Remote Media Center?
links over 3g, 4g, or wifi. works with windows 7 media center and allows you to stream content from that media center to your phone.
I would suggest xbmc . It works both on windows and linux. It works as server as well as client. On phone side use "Home Dia" which also works as server as well as client.
minidlna is a very good , smal and handy dlna server for linux.
All these are free.
Is this what u need?
Eugene_N said:
Hi!
This question has mostly to do with laziness
I have my PC downloading all sorts of media during the day, music, videos, etc...
as far as this discussion goes, all of them are completely legal and DRM-free.
My PC is a Dell laptop (i7-2670QM) running legit Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
I have a Samsung i9000 running ICS, and a B&N Nook Color Running CM7,
I tried reading about RTSP and UPnP and other stuff, but couldn't get my head around it, I'm usually good with computers, except for this case.
What I want to do is to setup a media streaming from my PC to any of my devices.
I don't even want my computer to re-encode the media, just stream it as-is, given that
you can play almost any format on android these days.
Is it possible?
If so, what do I need? can I use VLC, or do I have to setup something more serious?
Thanks,
Eugene
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Ok So what you need to stream your music and all sound from your pc or laptop to your phone right? well if so just download the SoundWire on your Android phone, you can get free version and full version in my case i can get all paid apps for free and i can tell u how, but now download that app and then go to download the soundwire server at georgielabs.cjb.net/[/url] install it once installed open the Soundwire server then app the app and enter the server ip showed on ur Soundwire server on ur pc. Im using it with my wifi. so i hope is what u need! take care
Use vlc direct
Edward Cullen
You can simply go on play download free app called "mediahouse upnp" and it will find dlna servers or just use es file explorer which will find any device on your wifi network.
Dave
( http://www.google.com/producer/editions/CAownKXmAQ/bigfatuniverse )
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Eugene_N said:
Hi!
This question has mostly to do with laziness
I have my PC downloading all sorts of media during the day, music, videos, etc...
as far as this discussion goes, all of them are completely legal and DRM-free.
My PC is a Dell laptop (i7-2670QM) running legit Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
I have a Samsung i9000 running ICS, and a B&N Nook Color Running CM7,
I tried reading about RTSP and UPnP and other stuff, but couldn't get my head around it, I'm usually good with computers, except for this case.
What I want to do is to setup a media streaming from my PC to any of my devices.
I don't even want my computer to re-encode the media, just stream it as-is, given that
you can play almost any format on android these days.
Is it possible?
If so, what do I need? can I use VLC, or do I have to setup something more serious?
Thanks,
Eugene
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Use es file explorer. It detects network devices and let Yoy browse them (if You set everything properly). After that just open Your file
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I have tried streaming 720p movies and it is impossible.
Is DLNa/UPnP limited from WiFi/Internet bandwidth?
I calculated that with a speed of 7mpbs it would be easy to stream 720p content. Supposedly the android tv box I have with the router could easily reach more than 7mbps but.. it doesn't! Why??
try ArkMc app use, by DLNA supporting and connect PC as a server and stream to other devices what do you want, video, photos..
Eugene_N said:
Hi!
This question has mostly to do with laziness
I have my PC downloading all sorts of media during the day, music, videos, etc...
as far as this discussion goes, all of them are completely legal and DRM-free.
My PC is a Dell laptop (i7-2670QM) running legit Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
I have a Samsung i9000 running ICS, and a B&N Nook Color Running CM7,
I tried reading about RTSP and UPnP and other stuff, but couldn't get my head around it, I'm usually good with computers, except for this case.
What I want to do is to setup a media streaming from my PC to any of my devices.
I don't even want my computer to re-encode the media, just stream it as-is, given that
you can play almost any format on android these days.
Is it possible?
If so, what do I need? can I use VLC, or do I have to setup something more serious?
Thanks,
Eugene
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HomeDJ is best alternative to any Android streaming apps
Try it.
No firewalls, dynamic playlists, nice GUI, easy to setup.
HomeDJ forum is here:
http://www.homedj.net/forum
or summary here:
http://www.homedj.net
Kinda late to the party here.
But after several moths on trying out various services mentioned here on the thread i found them to be complicated or just to much work to it.
After searching here in XDA i FINALLY found it. It called Tonido. It can stream any file from your PC (also Linux, and Mac) with a secure connection. Trust me try it out your self and you wont be disappointed.
Hope my post can help some out who is looking for such solution...
I have a fantastic Windows 7 x64 Media Center PC in my living room where all of my digital media is stored.
I installed Air Playit on my phone (Samsung Epic 4g) and the server on the PC, and everything is working smoothly.
However - tried installing 'er on the Touchpad and it just FCs every time I try to enter the local IP address. If it matters, I'm running the latest CherryKANG ROM.
I know a little, but probably not enough to get this to work right now.
Ideally - I want to stream this media anywhere in my house over WiFi as well as when I'm out of the house - which was the main reason Air Playit was a good choice for my phone. I use the tablet less outside of the house but that may change soon. Just looking for a good option to stream over SMB or whatever it may be.
Thanks for any help!
I've googled and found a few options but am wondering what the best one is according to XDA.
Plex is nice if you want a gui/jukebox style media center interface. ES File explorer and MX player work nice if you just want a free, simple solution.
Seconding Plex. I setup the server to work with my Roku, but it seems to work nicely with Android and iOS also. Both my TouchPad and phone work well with the plex server.
there is an app called Bubble Upnp that will stream media from your PC if it's running WMC or any other upnp/dlna server. While it may not be as fancy as Plex, it's free.
Great - thanks for the suggestions guys. Will try one or two in the next few days here and see how it works. Just realized I'm going out of town for a week next week so that'll be a good test to see if I can access everything.
I have recently moved to the middle east and have started using the paid for ExpressVPN. It has generally worked ok, allowing me to watch some UK television such as BBC, Channel 4 as well as some Eurosport. It can be a bit fiddly meaning that I have to choose my location according to what I want to watch. Netflix works fine without the VPN other than certain genres are not available - anything with sex/nudity/violence/terrorist material. It works using the VPN too. This has all been using 4G and mobile data with mostly watching on a Pixelbook and sometimes via a Chromecast on a TV (hotel WiFi used).
However I have finally got settled in my own place and have bought a TV and installed fibre broadband. I am experiencing some issues with getting content onto the TV. The behaviour is largely similar for BBC/Channel4 in that I can get programmes (live and older stuff) on devices. BBC iPlayer app doesn't work but going through bbc.co.uk does. However if I try to cast to my fancy new Samsung TV it wont play. Sometimes I get the "The selected programme is not available in your country" and other times I just get a rotating circle and no content.
Through Chrome browser I can sometimes cast the tab and it will play but that is very hit and miss.
Netflix casts OK.
By a matter of deduction (lots of settings changing) I have arrived at the conclusion they Huawei router (ISP provided) is identifying the VPN thorough the Cast and is blocking.
Any suggestions on how to keep the VPN working when casting through the router? (I could HDMI from the Pixelbook and miss out the router but that is a bit of a pain).
Would I be better to buy my own router and configure the VPN on the firmware (how does that cope with VPN software upgrades?)?