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HTC Inspire and the mythical DLNA

It's odd that HTC would put this lilttle tid bit of info up on their site ....
HTC said:
Phone screen meets flatscreen. With built-in DLNA connectivity, you can stream videos, photos, and music wirelessly, from your phone to your flatscreen. So instead of huddling around a phone screen, everyone can kick back on the couch and watch the show.
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... and I'm not even able to stream my media content through my xbox slim
What is the deal with DLNA and the xbox360.
Has anyone gotten it to connect without using a 3rd party media server like Twonky?

Play videos on Xbox 360 (video is stored on phone):
My xbox > windows media center. (it will then require a pc running media center to be on the network and it will connect to the pc).
At this point you should be looking at Windows Media Center on your xbox.
Now on your phone open Connected Media > Video (or other choice) > select the video > Wait for it to find your 360 (this is usually instant, but when I was doing this just now I had to back out of connected media and try again. On the second try it automatically stared to play back on my 360 as it was the only dlna device found.)

Thanks, I'll try this when I get home

shawn1224 said:
It's odd that HTC would put this lilttle tid bit of info up on their site ....
... and I'm not even able to stream my media content through my xbox slim
What is the deal with DLNA and the xbox360.
Has anyone gotten it to connect without using a 3rd party media server like Twonky?
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I have. If you go through connected media app and pick what you want to stream it will ask you what player you want to use.Then from xbox go to the appropriate media blade(vid,music,or pics) and it should show up.I will say that I had problems doing it at a friends house and I do have my network setup for media servers(setting up ports) so maybe that could be where to look if you still experience problems.

booty hater said:
I have. If you go through connected media app and pick what you want to stream it will ask you what player you want to use.Then from xbox go to the appropriate media blade(vid,music,or pics) and it should show up.I will say that I had problems doing it at a friends house and I do have my network setup for media servers(setting up ports) so maybe that could be where to look if you still experience problems.
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I've tried this method numerous times after tampering with different settings and it never shows up. I've gotten Twonky and a few other alternatives to work but the video quality is sub-par.

Android tablet to run linux computer

Hey all!
I would like to know if there is a way to create a linux computer, which would communicate to a Android tablet for input/output functions.
Ideally I envision a small (like mini PC) linux computer sitting in my room. The tablet would be dockable to it it- where it would act as a simple touchscreen interface for the linux computer. Press a button, and the tablet can be removed as an Android tablet.
The tablet could access files (like music) on the linux computer and hopefully control something like a sound card also.
Perhaps a linux computer could run android? The tablet portion would simply be a wireless touchscreen essentially.
Any thoughts?

I haven't done much of that, but I'm sure that it is possible. Also, the Lenovo U1 comes close, although that is a laptop with Windows instead of Linux.

the majority of the functions would not be needed through a hardware I/O interface, all you would need is client server software on both devices.. If you really had to use a hardware interface you could use USB host mode i suppose and create a tcp/ip connection but this could be done over WiFi or Bluetooth.
android devices can already control many features of windows box's like vlc remote, xbmc, boxee and many more, it can also control the desktops mouse..
Linux wise, it shouldn't be much different..
You could just create a custom ui with loads of buttons that go to macros on the machine doing things like volume 0 -50 -100% etc

The lenovo U1 is tight!
What about more of the tablet just being the remote for a computer basically.
Take sound processing for instance- Android only does 2 channel and has very little in processing abilities- power amp is the most I've seen.
In a computer environment however, you can have way more channels, and lot more options like crossovers, time delay, parametric EQ, filters, etc. Things I doubt are possible on an android since they often require sophisticated sound cards not to mention eat up battery if they were possible.
What I want is to have a computer do that processing work, but have a simple tablet control the programs on the computer. I'd prefer to not have a custom UI since I like how people are very comfortable with android and it works very well. Also- perhaps you could use your phone to also control the computer.
I envision this:
A user would be laying in their bed, grab the tablet and select some music from the computer hard drive. Then they could control the sound and playback devices from the tablet. The processed sound from the computer goes to a home receiver as a digital signal, and the room fills with perfect sound. Then they decide they want to watch a blue ray. They toss it in the computer and it plays on their tablet with the sound coming from the receiver.

Have you thought about running vnc. or another type of remote desktop software , you could have the desktop wired up to the receiver etc , and just tell the computer to play the music or movie from the tablet .
Most remote desktop software have very crappy frame rates so playing back video this way kinda sucks but logmein ignition does surprisingly well on my tab211 when controlling my mac to do very similar things
( sorry I missed that post from anarchyuk completely , I was reading through pretty quick and missed it , so you can ignore this post )

Sounds like what I do with my android tablets via Skifta (free on Android Market0 using DLNA protocol.
Skifta app is installed on my EVO3D phone, Kindle Fire (running ICS Beta), and TF201.
When Skifta starts, you select your media source. In my case, 10TB Synology 411j running built-in DLNA media server.
Then select the Playback device. Which could be the tablet itself, my HTPC (XBMC/win7 connected to my home theater), or straight to my TV (Samsung LN46C750 has ethernet and accepts DLNA push request.)
Once source and playback targets are set, I just browse to whatever music or video I want and boom,it plays.
Highly recommend the Synology rigs. They also have built-in Dynamic DNS and OpenVPN server. Their DS Audio app (also free) allows my phone to connect back to my NAS over cellular network and play any song on the NAS via streaming.
Heck, if you plug an USB sound card like the SIIG audiowave 7.1 into the Synology's USB port, it can be an DLNA audio playback device, too.

How to use Play To Feature?

I have been trying to get this feature to work for a while now, Microsoft has been no help because all of the tutorials involve using media player on desktop win8. The option comes up when you select a music file in windows explorer under the Play tab in the ribbon. It is supposed to allow you to stream to dlna devices or other computers on your network. I have the proper media sharing options enabled on both my win8pro laptop and the surface, but I can not get it to ungrey going either way (play from laptop to surface or surface to laptop). The normal tutorials involve creating a playlist in media player then using the play to option in it, which is still grayed out on my laptop. The surface can see the laptop over the network, and the laptop can see the surface as well.
Later I am going to try turning on the server option in services on the surface and see if that works
Anyone else gotten this to work? It just seems like such a great idea, have your laptop plugged into the stereo and then play stuff to it remotely from your surface. I wish that Microsoft had implemented this as robustly as the play to Xbox option because I don't want to buy an Xbox just to stream music while I have other computers that could do that just as easily.

Make sure the media sharing services are running and permitted through the firewall. Beyond that, I don't know. I've never actually heard of the functionality like you describe - PlayTo is intended for devices (i.e. "not computers" where a Windows RT tablet is a computer, but an Xbox 360 is a device). There are (much) cheaper DLNA receivers than Xbxoes, incidentally.

I use the play to now and again, I stream video files to my DLNA TV. Though I tend to prefer to use my laptop for this due to its support for mp4/mkv files. Just ensure the device ur streaming to comes up in the devices part of the metro settings, and as mentioned, ensure your firewall isn't blocking it.

GoodDayToDie said:
Make sure the media sharing services are running and permitted through the firewall. Beyond that, I don't know. I've never actually heard of the functionality like you describe - PlayTo is intended for devices (i.e. "not computers" where a Windows RT tablet is a computer, but an Xbox 360 is a device). There are (much) cheaper DLNA receivers than Xbxoes, incidentally.
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Unfortunately, it has to be a Microsoft-certified DLNA receiver for Metro apps to be able to share to it. There are a bunch of those, but it's not quite as easy as just getting a DLNA receiver. You can use Play To to a non-certified receiver from the desktop though.
For the original poster, to be able to Play To a laptop, you need to enable an option in Windows Media Player and have that open. The option is "Allow Remote Control of my player" under the Stream menu (in WMP12 at least).

@jhoff80: Cool, thanks for the tip, didn't know about that feature!
@Doggydude: Be aware that Windows RT doesn't include Media Player, so it may be unable to receive DLNA. The other direction should, in theory, work after enabling it as jhoff80 suggested.

Thanks for your input guys, I will continue to work on native play to, but courtesy of a pm from neoncell who doesn't have full permissions yet there is an app called play to receiver in the store that should do what I want fairly well.
@jhoff80 I have that option enabled
@feygor I haven't checked if it shows up in devices, il check that out thanks. Both my computers and router's firewall allow it I believe
@gooddaytodie I might look into a receiver, but I'd rather just use existing hardware. My stereo and tv are too old to have even basic internet support. I wish that Microsoft had implemented other device options other than just an Xbox for native media streaming in their music and video apps.

My Samsung TV is not Microsoft certified. Does that mean I need this Play To app/program to stream video from my tablet to my tv? How do I get it?

im fairly sure the answer is no, but does anyone know if it is possible to use the play to feature to send streaming media in a browser to an xbox?

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tboy2000 said:
My Samsung TV is not Microsoft certified. Does that mean I need this Play To app/program to stream video from my tablet to my tv? How do I get it?
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That means you have to do it from the desktop. Right click (tap-and-hold) on the MP3 audio file or MP4 video file that you want to play to your TV, and it should give you the option to Play To, with a callout menu that lists your TV. That will give you a small set of controls to play the video or audio file, with playlist functionality there as well. (Looks like they just pulled the necessary parts from WMP).

eeisner said:
im fairly sure the answer is no, but does anyone know if it is possible to use the play to feature to send streaming media in a browser to an xbox?
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I highly doubt it, you need an app that has the ability to stream.
Microsofts media apps for win8 have xbox streaming built in

eeisner said:
im fairly sure the answer is no, but does anyone know if it is possible to use the play to feature to send streaming media in a browser to an xbox?
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HTML5 video is supposed to work that way, but I've never tried it myself.

jhoff80 said:
HTML5 video is supposed to work that way, but I've never tried it myself.
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heres to hoping the streamers on firstrowsports start using html5 haha. but honestly, if this is able to be done in browser, I cant get it done on my surface. hmmm....

[Guide/How to]Android/Wii wireless networking solutions | Stream videos and transfer/

Use the following link to view this guide on Google docs
https://docs.google.com/document/d/...uhDW-KKEeEcLi5NlVlSX2gQ/edit?usp=docslist_api
This guide is to answer the question, "can you stream videos from your android device to your modded Wii?"
Sort answer is yes, with two apps on your android and two apps on your Wii, you can stream nearly any video format to your Nintendo Wii or copy past any files between the two. This gives us that have the required hardware the ability to sync save data files between emulators, install new software, entertain the room, and much more. Best of all the apps are free and this guide comes with pictures to step you through the entire process.
(Draft version one - written 12/18/2013)
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Wii Android hacks
Required hardware for these projects
One TV or display for the Wii
One modded Wii; most Wii's can be modded with an exploit called "letter bomb hack for Wii" just Google it, watch a few videos, read a few guides and do it.
One Android device; this can be a tablet or phone
One wireless access point; this can be a Wi-Fi router or another rooted phone or the rooted android device that you wish to connect to your Wii, more on that later though.
Downloads for Wii
Homebrew Browser
http://www.codemii.com/download/
Note: if you use the above link the downloads for Wii in the following sections can be completed with Homebrew Browser instead of copying and pasting with a PC
Streaming videos wirelessly to Wii from Android
Downloads for Wii
WiiMC
http://www.wiimc.org/downloads/
Just download the most recent version and unpack onto you Wii's SD card's apps directory. Or if using Homebrew Browser then just search for this app under the media tab.
Downloads for Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nalic.app.wifishare
Directions for Android to Wii streaming
Yes it's completely possible (and without wires) to stream videos off your rooted Android to your modded Wii. I'll see about writing up a full guide if you all seem interested ... for now though I'll assume you'll want to know how I did it quickly
1. Download and install WiiMC to your Wii if you've not already done so. Either use the Wii app, Homebrew browser, to install it or use the following link to download and extract to the apps folder on the Wii's SD card with a PC.
www.wiimc.org
2. Download and install Wi-Fi Share to your rooted Android device
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nalic.app.wifishare
3. Set up Wi-Fi FTP to point to the folders you want to share
- Tap the gear symble in the corner of the screen
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKRExJZldTTU05aWs/edit?usp=docslist_api
- set user name and password
- set the file path on your device that points to your SD card or directly to the folder that houses videos
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKMDVYbDZid1ZKM1U/edit?usp=docslist_api
4. Connect your Android device to a wireless access point, for this I used an old rooted phone that has the Hotspot function but no data connection to the outside world, but you can use a wireless router instead.
5. Open Wi-Fi FTP again and start the service.
6. Now to pick up the Wiimote and set up a FTP connection with WiiMC
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKRGpGMlNQTGU4UjQ/edit?usp=docslist_api
- Finger up to the gear symbol in the upper right corner, click it,
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKNHpQd1dUVHBlSmc/edit?usp=docslist_api
and finger down to Network
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKOUNxVDZBUUdfWDg/edit?usp=docslist_api
- Add a new FTP (it's the option that isn't smb) and input the info from the FTPServer app; IP-address, port, username, and password.
Note: don't worry about setting a folder path in the WiiMC screen we're in right now because FTPServer will take care of this if set properly.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKWG5yeDlWN0pvMGM/edit?usp=docslist_api
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKYnNldTFSWnd4YXM/edit?usp=docslist_api
- Back out of the setup screen on WiiMC and finger over to the Film icon (on the far left of the screen) and you should see your new connection, click it and enjoy browsing and playing almost all your videos on your Wii.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKUGZWYlpfVnFFR1k/edit?usp=docslist_api
Additional notes
Root may not be required for the app to work but it doesn't hurt as it allows many to activate Wi-Fi tethering on older devices
This is a great way to up-cycle an old android phone into a media server for your Wii and possibly other devises
Latensy is very low and so long as the video isn't to high resolution the Wii should play any format you phone or tablet can throw at it
Transferring files wirelessly between Wii and Android (either direction)
Downloads for Wii
WiiXplorer
https://code.google.com/p/wiixplorer/downloads/list
Just download the most recent version and unpack onto you Wii's SD card's apps directory. Or if using Homebrew Browser then just search for this app under the media tab.
Downloads for Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lysesoft.andftp
Directions for Android to Wii file transfer
1. With a PC download WiiXplorer unzip and copy to the apps folder on the Wii's SD card or use Homebrew Browser to do do it from the Wii without a PC.
2. Using the Homebrew Channel from the Wii's main screen; navigate to the new app, WiiXplorer, and load it.
3. Using the IR of the Wiimote; set up a FTP Server
move the curser over to the start button on the lower left corner of the screen
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKbnBCNlZIZGlBWVU/edit?usp=docslist_api
press A on the Wiimote to open the start menu
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKZG9lek5jbWRfRFU/edit?usp=docslist_api
select settings
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKcXBRRDY4VXdBRUU/edit?usp=docslist_api
select network settings
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKTktBLUNiVTdpcnc/edit?usp=docslist_api
Select FTP Server settings and fill in all fields
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKRVRvVGZlWjBHX1U/edit?usp=docslist_api
move the curser over to the start button again but this time select FTP Server then select the button on the lower left and start the FTP Server
4. On the rooted Android device; open AndFTP and set up the client to connect to the Wii
Tap on new
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKTGNZaXRfcWhhVzA/edit?usp=docslist_api
Under the general tab Enter the Wii's IP address into Hostname
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKcjI5OHF1dlJWbWs/edit?usp=docslist_api
Under the on general tab Enter the Wii's port number under Port
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKb3hNUnJYa3lHQm8/edit?usp=docslist_api
Tap on the advance tab and change the passive mode to active
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKLW5CVmVKWTNTZVU/edit?usp=docslist_api
Tap save and on the main window now tap connect
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKRDlESWpOWEMtNFE/edit?usp=docslist_api
5. using AndFTP on your Android device you may now navigate the SD card in your Wii or the SD card on your Android device and transfer files between.
Navigate to the folder on your Wii's SD card that you wish to send files from.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKNWh2LXRKSzNJVHc/edit?usp=docslist_api
Then tap on Device file browser to navigate to the files on your Android device that you wish to send to your Wii
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKWHpmSFByMkEtYXM/edit?usp=docslist_api
Select the files by long pressing and then tap the Upload button to send to the Wii
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKQVhpT1otMkVOdTg/edit?usp=docslist_api
6. Some additional notes
The sync option in the AmdFTP app should allow for syncing save game files between emulators on the Wii and Android device.
Using this setup you can now install new software to your Wii without breaking out a PC
Root may not be required for the app to work but it doesn't hurt as it allows many to activate Wi-Fi tethering on older devices
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Sent from either my SPH-D700 or myTouch3gs or M470BSA
Guide for running Linux on Android that I'm writing:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240397

Streaming on Wii HELP
I did all the steps and can get to the files on my phone but when I go to play them it only plays for about 2 seconds and then quits. No matter what kind of video i try. Any idea why?

Kman44 said:
I did all the steps and can get to the files on my phone but when I go to play them it only plays for about 2 seconds and then quits. No matter what kind of video i try. Any idea why?
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The Wii is a finicky thing when it comes to streaming over the network, try modifying the network settings in WiiMC to have a bit more buffer time or try lower resolution videos. I've found mp4 and flv file formats work best; I'll be off work in a few more hours and will be back then for more details
Edit 04062014- Some settings to check in WiiMC:
~ under; settings - videos ; cache fill = 30%
~ under; settings - Online Media; cache fill = 20%
Ruff average of file size being streamed = 42MB (20-30 minuets)
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The apps that are transfered via sdcard from android to wii...are they any apps? For example philo, ion, cartoon network, cracked, etc? Or do they have to be those only associated with the nintendo apps? Im not that tech savvy but my husband is. And we have a wii thats just sitting a box taking up space after netflix was said to be no longer available through wii a few years back.

[Q] Media Streamer / HTPC / Media Centre

Hi folks,
I am very confused regarding the world of media centres / htpc's / media streamers.... so confused in fact that I don't even know the right name to call them.
Anyway at the moment I have loads of videos on my HTC one that I want to be able to watch easily on my TV. Obviously my TV has HDMI and perhaps not so obviously a USB which it can play videos through but it isn't a smart tv.
Since my HTC One only has 32GB then I would like to be able to transfer videos onto the HDD (via my wi-fi network so either plugged into router or into another device) and then play from that or if not then to play directly from my phone onto my TV.
I have been looking at the Now TV box with Plex on and also the Raspberry Pi with XBMC on but I am not sure if either of these can do what I want them to do. Does anyone on here have a home cinema setup along those lines that can advise.
Thanks in advance for any advice.