Hi folks,
I´m not quit sure if it is an Android problem or a problem with my box.
When I switch off the TV when the box is connected via HMDI the box goes "off" (switching off sound for example) is there a way or setting to keep it on? So I can switch off TV and keep spotify for example on?
Yes!
Qefx said:
Hi folks,
I´m not quit sure if it is an Android problem or a problem with my box.
When I switch off the TV when the box is connected via HMDI the box goes "off" (switching off sound for example) is there a way or setting to keep it on? So I can switch off TV and keep spotify for example on?
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Yes! I use my Chromecast in this way. What you need is an HDMI pass through device, like a stereo tuner. I have both a Chromecast and Roku dongle plugged into the HDMI ports on my tuner (it has a total of 4 hdmi ports) . A single HDMI cable then runs from the tuner to the TV. The sound comes out of my stereo speakers, not the tv, and I use the stereo's remote control to switch inputs (the TV itself is never changed from its HDMI1 input). This allows me to listen to the audio without having the TV turned on. Tuners with HDMI pass through can be expensive, but I got lucky and found one, virtually brand new with 4 HDMI inputs, at my local Good Will for $65. And if you're into cord cutting, check out my website at cablegobyebye.com
thabluebull said:
Yes! I use my Chromecast in this way. What you need is an HDMI pass through device, like a stereo tuner. I have both a Chromecast and Roku dongle plugged into the HDMI ports on my tuner (it has a total of 4 hdmi ports) . A single HDMI cable then runs from the tuner to the TV. The sound comes out of my stereo speakers, not the tv, and I use the stereo's remote control to switch inputs (the TV itself is never changed from its HDMI1 input). This allows me to listen to the audio without having the TV turned on. Tuners with HDMI pass through can be expensive, but I got lucky and found one, virtually brand new with 4 HDMI inputs, at my local Good Will for $65. And if you're into cord cutting, check out my website at cablegobyebye.com
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I found a solution which might work. You need to "block" pin 19 from HDMI which reports powersaving / energy modes. I just need to try it at home
Qefx said:
I found a solution which might work. You need to "block" pin 19 from HDMI which reports powersaving / energy modes. I just need to try it at home
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Did you ever get this to work?
I'm curious to find out if it's possible to stream audio from my (networked) Sony Bravia KDL-32W650A to my M8. I'd like to be able to sync the audio so I can use headphones with the phone, so I don't disturb my wife and daughter while watching late at night. Using a direct headphone connection is out of the question, as I have a rather large K9 that likes to roam and trip over any wires running across the floor. Since I already have TV SideView and Smart Remote on my handset to control the TV, it would be nice to be able to stream the audio back to it.
Any suggestions?
On edit: It appears that this should be possible (mirroring) via Miracast, but appears that it may be broken in Sense 6.
???
Freedom First said:
I'm curious to find out if it's possible to stream audio from my (networked) Sony Bravia KDL-32W650A to my M8. I'd like to be able to sync the audio so I can use headphones with the phone, so I don't disturb my wife and daughter while watching late at night. Using a direct headphone connection is out of the question, as I have a rather large K9 that likes to roam and trip over any wires running across the floor. Since I already have TV SideView and Smart Remote on my handset to control the TV, it would be nice to be able to stream the audio back to it.
Any suggestions?
On edit: It appears that this should be possible (mirroring) via Miracast, but appears that it may be broken in Sense 6.
???
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What I know, you can send audio and video from android devices to TV, but not from TV to devices.
qudwis said:
What I know, you can send audio and video from android devices to TV, but not from TV to devices.
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I'm aware of that, but I want to stream in the other direction (just audio). I know Koush was/is working on integrating this into his AllCast app, but I think it only works with FireTV.
Hey there, hopefully someone can offer some insight here. I just recently got a Mate 8 and something that I did frequently with the Note 4 I had before was play audio in the car via the usb connection to my stereo. I am not able to do this with the Mate 8.
It ACTS like it's playing audio, but there's just no sound coming from the stereo or from the phones speakers. I can still change songs and play/pause it via the car stereo controls, however, which is also weird. In the developer usb options it's listed as "Audio Source", and trying to choose a mode for file transfer from the notification just causes USB to disconnect and reconnect and go back to not having anything selected. It didnt work on unrooted, unmodified, stock firmware (chinese B156), and it still doesnt work after I fully wiped all data and flashed a custom rom (KangVIP Slim).
Any ideas? Has anyone else successfully played audio over usb with their mate 8? Thanks guys.
What head unit do you own?
themissionimpossible said:
What head unit do you own?
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I own a Kenwood Excelon DPX791BH. It has two modes, one which plays local files using its android app and displays the song info on the unit and one which just plays back any audio from the phone at all, both do the exact same thing (act like they're playing, and respond to controls from the unit.) Interestingly, in the file playback mode the current time indicator on the head unit seems to run through the file at double speed. It happens with any audio, notifications or Spotify or local files, etc.
Have you tried with USB debug ON or OFF?
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Have you tried with USB debug ON or OFF?
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Yeah, I've tried both, it doesn't change anything. It still acts the same way.
Where are stored your audio files? Internal memory or microSD?
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Where are stored your audio files? Internal memory or microSD?
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the main thing i use it for is just the routing audio mode, which is independent of the location of the files. It basically functions like how a pair of headphones would if you connected it to the headphone jack and plays any audio that is produced by the phone. I've tried playing audio from the SD card and internal storage, however.
Have you tried the Mate 8 USB connection mode as MTP?
themissionimpossible said:
Have you tried the Mate 8 USB connection mode as MTP?
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yeah, as I said in the initial post selecting either of the two USB connection options from the notification, MTP or PTP, causes the device to quickly disconnect and reconnect with neither selected.
Maybe there is an incompatibility with Android 6.
If you can you could try to connect another Android 6 smartphone.
themissionimpossible said:
Maybe there is an incompatibility with Android 6.
If you can you could try to connect another Android 6 smartphone.
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That's what I was thinking is possible, but I haven't heard of anyone else having this problem. Has anyone used USB audio on the huawei mate 8 or any other android 6 phone? The only other phone I have is my old note 4 and that doesn't have android 6 on it.
aDarkBox said:
but I haven't heard of anyone else having this problem. .
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The compatibility problem might reside in your car stereo, you might find other users of your same unit to contact on a Kenwood car stereo dedicated forum.
themissionimpossible said:
The compatibility problem might reside in your car stereo, you might find other users of your same unit to contact on a Kenwood car stereo dedicated forum.
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If anyone else can confirm audio out via USB is possible on the mate 8, then that would be the next step, as the head unit has worked with other phones in the past, and still works with my note 4. Right now asking here seems like the best idea. Hopefully someone can confirm or deny usb audio out is a possibility with the mate 8
aDarkBox said:
Hopefully someone can confirm or deny usb audio out is a possibility with the mate 8
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But with which car stereo or device?
Under developer options there's a setting to enable USB audio source. The toggle is under network then select USB configuration. Not sure if this will help but worth a shot
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manook said:
Under developer options there's a setting to enable USB audio source. The toggle is under network then select USB configuration. Not sure if this will help but worth a shot
Sent from my HUAWEI NXT-L29 using Tapatalk
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I've tried that one as well, it does the same thing as choosing an option from the notification bar
did anyone find a solution for this? ill be forever in debt if you share it, i buy this phone yesterday and i love it but if i cant make it work that way i throw it away :crying::crying::crying:
hdavid185 said:
did anyone find a solution for this? ill be forever in debt if you share it, i buy this phone yesterday and i love it but if i cant make it work that way i throw it away :crying::crying::crying:
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No, sadly. Nobody has responded and it still doesn't work. Nobody has said they have been able to do it, either.
aDarkBox said:
No, sadly. Nobody has responded and it still doesn't work. Nobody has said they have been able to do it, either.
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It seems to be Android 6.0 ive seen threads about the same issue with other phones that worked just fine before marshmallow.
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It seems to be Android 6.0 ive seen threads about the same issue with other phones that worked just fine before marshmallow.
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Have you seen any threads where someone is actively working on this issue?
Hello to everyone.
I just received an Anycast Dongle Nsendato.
My problem is that even I get connected to the dongle from my phone I can't send the screen to my tv.
For example I play a movie from popular time app and I want to stream it to my TV but nothing happens.
Does any one has an idea ? what is the the problem?
Thank you very much in advance!
https://any-cast.com/pages/user-tips
Hey all, I was just wondering if there was a way to bypass HDCP on Android?
I have some apps that block playback when connected to an external screen like on my TV. Is there any way to get round this? I am rooted.
I did a search and saw some stuff about HDMI splitters but I'm not sure what they do and how they really work, or if they'd work in my scenario. I use a displaylink adapter for HDMI output and it comes with an app
Thx
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