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I have Rock Player installed, and I can see my Windows Home Server on the phone. I have lots of video on there, some in AVI and some in MKV. AllShare doesn't recognize the MKV files, only AVI files. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
la fours said:
I have Rock Player installed, and I can see my Windows Home Server on the phone. I have lots of video on there, some in AVI and some in MKV. AllShare doesn't recognize the MKV files, only AVI files. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I don't think there is anything you can do. AllShare won't play WTV or DVR-MS either and these are Native recordings on Windows Media Center.
Until Samsung publishes some specs we won't know what is supported.
The only solution i have see is to find a DLNA server software package that can transcode on the fly. There are 30 or so different ones, and some are free but i have not ventured down this path yet.
Try the vlc streamer app from the market, plus vlc player on your pc. Works beautifuly once you have everything configured right.
This transcodes on the fly, so you can play pretty much anything.
Thanks alphadog. I'll look into DLNA software for my server.
jsmith8858 said:
Try the vlc streamer app from the market, plus vlc player on your pc. Works beautifuly once you have everything configured right.
This transcodes on the fly, so you can play pretty much anything.
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That does sound promising, but I don't always have my laptop turned on in order to play the media. That is the appeal to AllShare was. I could stream music or a movie with out having to use my laptop.
Will VLC Stream and Convert work for you? It's able to connect to VLC running on a PC and tell it to stream and trasncode on the fly to the Captivate.
cheese74 said:
Will VLC Stream and Convert work for you? It's able to connect to VLC running on a PC and tell it to stream and trasncode on the fly to the Captivate.
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I guess if I install it on the server itself, it should work. Not sure why I didn't think about that when jsmith recommended it.
I think I know why it isn't working. I using my home server mostly as a file share and a way to do automatic backups of my laptops. So there are no codecs or software installed on the server to play the files. I bet if I install vlc and the cccp codec pack it will work. And if not, I can try the vlc streaming app.
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la fours said:
I think I know why it isn't working. I using my home server mostly as a file share and a way to do automatic backups of my laptops. So there are no codecs or software installed on the server to play the files. I bet if I install vlc and the cccp codec pack it will work. And if not, I can try the vlc streaming app.
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I wish you luck, but I don't think installing codecs on the server will affect what the phone plays. My machine plays every file under the sun, but the phone will only play certain file types - that is why something needs to transcode on the server to a format the phone will understand.
VLC or some DLNA server that will do this on the server side is a good way to go.
But I don't want to discourage you - let us know how your tests go.
la fours said:
I think I know why it isn't working. I using my home server mostly as a file share and a way to do automatic backups of my laptops. So there are no codecs or software installed on the server to play the files. I bet if I install vlc and the cccp codec pack it will work. And if not, I can try the vlc streaming app.
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Sorry for my message earlier echoing the poster above me. didn't see it show up as I was preparing mine. Vlc doesn't require additional codecs to be installed. So it should work as long as you are able to install onto your server.
Yeah, just install vlc on your server, and as long as you have everything configured properly you should be fine.
Thanks everyone. Hopefully this weekend I will get a minute to look into this more and try it out. I will be sure to let you all know how it works out for me.
I was told that you could hook up this phone to a TV to stream content? Is that true? What kind of cable is needed?
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No cables. You need a DLNA certified TV or some sort of console/peripheral to hook up via your home network in order to stream phone content.
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Is there a way to stream to WDTV Live or Tivo Premier?
I know that the Xbox 360 is supposed to be DLNA compliant, but I've never been able to figure out how to stream to it.
gothicgeek13 said:
I know that the Xbox 360 is supposed to be DLNA compliant, but I've never been able to figure out how to stream to it.
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Use a free app called iMediaShare to stream to 360 or PS3
I tried twonky, a free app. However, I'm only able to view photos by accessing phone. It has a beam option (videos, YouTube, etc) which I haven't figured out yet. My tv is DLNA compliant. Will play around with it more when I get a chance.
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There's an HTC Hub app that allows you to stream to any DLNA device.
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That app only works if you also have the HTC media link
Does anyone know of a way to watch streaming video on your laptop from your Thunderbolt? So lets say I am streaming video from JetFlicks, is there a way to watch the samething on my laptop monitor? Basically a monitor out.
Use the connected media app. I guess that would only work if you had it downloaded it to your phone...
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or you can share your wifi connection with your laptop...or use USB tether when that runs out.
drewfes said:
or you can share your wifi connection with your laptop...or use USB tether when that runs out.
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He is talking about getting the video to play, not how to share the internet connection.
I know you can do it the other way around, from a pc to the TB, but i'm not sure if there is a way to do what you are trying to do.
Can't vlc/vnc do this
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He is talking about getting the video to play, not how to share the internet connection.
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What can a TB stream, that a PC can't? i.e. why stream it on the TB and display it on a PC, when you can just stream it directly on the PC?
mike.s said:
What can a TB stream, that a PC can't? i.e. why stream it on the TB and display it on a PC, when you can just stream it directly on the PC?
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I'm with you on that, don't understand, but its something the OP is asking about.
Yes, the TB has DLNA support for streaming from the phone to your computer or TV provided you have the phone and PCs connected to the same WiFi network.
In the media gallery click the video you want to stream, then press menu, select player, and your pc should show up if you have Windows media player open and the settings set for streaming.
You can also use an app to stream like Twonkey, but be prepared to download a PC server version to your pc as well.
The question is about displaying video being streamed to the TB on a PC. I don't think it can be done. A DLNA server on the TB (like twonkey) will stream media files to a PC (no special client needed on Win7, just use WMP), but I don't think you can pass through a stream to a stream.
oh, I see what he meant now. Technically you can stream a stream, depending on the app. For "tv streams" and "movie streams" if you stream from a server (not Megavideo) that allows you to use an outside video player you can. These are the only two apps I personally know of that allow it though.
Playon for paid program and tversity for free or paid
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junjlo said:
Playon for paid program and tversity for free or paid
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How would you use tversity to stream tv streams or jetflicks to your pc?
I use ims media share to stream to my ps3. It has tv stations in the app and you can stream any music and movies you download.
but have not tried to computer.
kevinshumway said:
I use ims media share to stream to my ps3. It has tv stations in the app and you can stream any music and movies you download.
but have not tried to computer.
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Can we stream to the Xbox 360?
My BluRay player and TV are DLNA and yet my the Connected Media app can NEVER find the devices. Has anyone ever get this to work?
Anyone using DLNA app, like HTC Connected Media?
Use this http://www.twonky.com/products/twonkymobile/default.aspx
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I got it too work on my ps3 i dont rember off hand give about 30 minutes to figure out
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Sorry u can also find it at the market under twonky
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to stream tv well i was wrongish on tversity orb might work better but tversity can stream any video file on your comp with proper setup of course .
so if you have a tv capture card and windows 7 this = DVR capability ie stream shows that are recorded not so much stream on the go.
Hi all, this is my first post. But I wanted to ask what is in your opinion the best video player for xperia play. I use mobo player its good and i was lookin for somein a lil better it plays mkv but in hd it goes out of sync sometimes. I love my play btw its amazing phone I was saving up for it since it was announced lolz.
faisaldante said:
Hi all, this is my first post. But I wanted to ask what is in your opinion the best video player for xperia play. I use mobo player its good and i was lookin for somein a lil better it plays mkv but in hd it goes out of sync sometimes. I love my play btw its amazing phone I was saving up for it since it was announced lolz.
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Ive never seen Mobo Player go out of synch.
Did you try changing hardware/software mode and trying that?
Mobo player is the best so far imo.
I agree. Mobo Player is the only one I've been able to find that I can stream video with my Tversity media server. Been able to play everything I've thrown at it so far.
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Yup! Try MOBO Player,
Its free, its the best of the best player i've ever use..
Try! Try!
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I agree. Mobo Player is the only one I've been able to find that I can stream video with my Tversity media server. Been able to play everything I've thrown at it so far.
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I us TVersity, too. But Mobo Don't find the Server. Where i can find the TVersity Streaming Server in the Mobo Player?
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Im using rock player, it played EVERY video file i have asked it to run.
try diceplayer
Rock/Mobo/Vital/vPlayer can not use hw decoder when playing file that isn't supported by system like MKV(+DTS/FLAC).
Diceplayer can play MKV/M2TS files using HW Decoder.so
diceplayer use almost same power as stock player. sw codec base player need more power.
Xperia Play have QSD8255. it can play 720p High level 3.1~4.1
I had issues with RockPlayer on my XP, can't remember if I tried MoboPlayer.
I'm using arcMedia Player and that has played everything I have thrown at it.
Android's media playing capabilities definitely seems to be weaker than that of iPhone and Windows IMHO.
German-Guy said:
I us TVersity, too. But Mobo Don't find the Server. Where i can find the TVersity Streaming Server in the Mobo Player?
You just access the media server address in your browser and use the web interface to find the video you want that way. Then choose Mobo Player to play the video.
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juami said:
try diceplayer
Rock/Mobo/Vital/vPlayer can not use hw decoder when playing file that isn't supported by system like MKV(+DTS/FLAC).
Diceplayer can play MKV/M2TS files using HW Decoder.so
diceplayer use almost same power as stock player. sw codec base player need more power.
Xperia Play have QSD8255. it can play 720p High level 3.1~4.1
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Thanks for mentioning of diceplayer - i tried it and seems good for everything but cannot play WMV files - it has an option to play them stock but regardless of what I set it too does not play them.
you dont need a DNLA server such as ps3media center or tversity to stream your media.
Install the cifs/tuns modules (or flash my system.img with it all built in) and use cifs manager to map your pc's network drives to your sdcard.
You can now stream video,pictures and audio over your wifi network without any extra software running on your PC.
and if you wanna get tricky you can run a vpn to your pc and connect to it and stream music while away from your house ;D
neil_swann80 said:
I had issues with RockPlayer on my XP, can't remember if I tried MoboPlayer.
I'm using arcMedia Player and that has played everything I have thrown at it.
Android's media playing capabilities definitely seems to be weaker than that of iPhone and Windows IMHO.
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Thanks for the recommendation on arcMedia. It worked flawlessly with .avi, .div, .divx, .srt subtitles in spanish failed with accented letters and non-english characters but japanese subtitles worked perfect, and they look really sharp.
Even though MoboPlayer was recommended by a lot of people and someone reviewed it (I searched for that thread but I couldn't find it again), .divx wasn't recognized as a video file, .div closed after a split second and .avi's audio was out of synch like hell. I didn't even check if subtitles were supported.
Mobo has worked the best transfered plenty of BR Rips from PB and they look amazing on the xplay. People at work are like wtf.
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Mobo player has a soft decoder that plays all video files there are out.
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FrAsErTaG said:
and if you wanna get tricky you can run a vpn to your pc and connect to it and stream music while away from your house ;D
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Someone mentioned this to me, how do you go about setting a vpn up, would it work for network connected storage?
Also how safe is it to use?
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Someone mentioned this to me, how do you go about setting a vpn up, would it work for network connected storage?
Also how safe is it to use?
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don't know about vpn but get "File Expert" from the market and you can map network drives (including NAS drives, i.e. PC can be off) and stream video via wifi (dice player or other players supporting your formats will be needed, otherwise your are limited to MP4 format) - I mapped my NAS device using internal IP address - don't know how secure it would be if you enable external web access to it through external IP and not sure if it would work as an FTP or something for downloading only not streaming possibly.
I use upnplay for streaming over a network in conjunction with moboplayer works great (probably the 2 best free apps iv ever come across).
Im interested in setting up a vpn to access my content whilst out and about or through someone elses wifi. Might have to invest in a sling box
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I use Wyse PocketCloud from the Market to access two machines at work - one via remote desktop to take control of it, one with UltraVNC to share with other people on it. But if it's file sharing not just using your PCs' desktops - one of the guys here uses remote desktop to put files he needs into the Dropbox remotely, then picks them up in the Dropbox on his mobile. I don't use Dropbox yet - want to try setting up external access to the network files first to see how they work in File Expert if at all. Maybe TUN/CIFS modules are better for that but I haven't tried them out either.
Mobo Player the best!
and for audio FYI, i'd go for PowerAMP!
I'm using rock player, no issue for me so far.
So I'm about to get a new TV. And the Logitech box to convert the new TV to a Google TV. I have some movies I downloaded on my phone. there AVI format. I watch some on my phone. And it plays it probably because I downloaded a player app from the market that supports the file. Anyway. I wanna kno, can I stream those files to my TV to watch them. Somehow?
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So I'm about to get a new TV. And the Logitech box to convert the new TV to a Google TV. I have some movies I downloaded on my phone. there AVI format. I watch some on my phone. And it plays it probably because I downloaded a player app from the market that supports the file. Anyway. I wanna kno, can I stream those files to my TV to watch them. Somehow?
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DLNA (AllShare)
Or if you're on a Froyo release or an AT&T Gingerbread leak, the MHL adapter included with the Infuse.
Skifta has been an awesome and free DLNA client in the time I've used it. Highly recommend it.
samsung needs to do a better job advertising the things unique to their phones. samsung phones play almost any codec you can think of and has a dlna. for a while when the captivate came out that was an actual advantage. now there are market apps that are better but try all share. if it doesnt work then download one from the market.
File Expert from the market has built in wifi streaming to your local network that you can use to streaming stuff to another wifi enabled device.
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Blackberrynomore said:
File Expert from the market has built in wifi streaming to your local network that you can use to streaming stuff to another wifi enabled device.
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So when I use the Logitech box with this new TV. File expert can stream the avi formatted files over to my TV. With of course the help of box. How exactly does the box convert the TV into Google?