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Phone/Tablet as HTPC Remote

I have an HTPC in my living room, I use Windows Media Center to watch and record TV and XBMC to watch movies and tv shows. I have been using a mouse and keyboard as my way to control everything, then i recently started using my phone, with all the apps out there to control different software i found this preferable, and i just ordered a used nexus 7 off ebay that I'll be using as my main media center remote.
Does anyone else do this? Post pictures of your home screens with widget layouts along with what apps and services you are using. Once i get my nexus 7 i will update and post mine.
the 3 main apps i am using right now on my phone are:
Yatse - very nice looking and customizable XBMC control app.
My Media Center - An app put out by Ceton (i have an infinitv made by Ceton in my HTPC to watch cable tv) to control windows media center, I have found it to be the most featured and best looking Media Center remote.
Unified Remote - great app that has remotes for tons of different windows programs, also a standard mouse and keyboard input is available on it. the paid version allows you to create your own widgets with any of the remotes it offers, very useful.

TV App

Does anyone use a Tv app for android to watch tv, the basic networks.If so what works the best ?

{NEW APP} for Access any TV with your phone and watch your favorite channels

App Name : Smart TV Remote Control
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Your Android phone will work exactly like an electronic remote. tv remote control App turns your phone into a real TV remote.
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• The batteries ran out and you can’t rush to the market.
OR
• You are just very lazy like me to get up from your couch and pick up the remote control.
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Enjoy!
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Thanks for sharing but i have a questions.
1. should i need a smart tv? - our tv is just plain LCD.
2. should i need a high end phone? - got samsungxcover2.
Sorry for a noodQ.
I tried a lot of remote control apps before but it didnt work for me.

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Casting issues

I've got a Moto G6 Play and Samsung UN40KU6300 TV. Is there any way to cast or mirror anything I'm viewing, such as video in the Xfinity stream app? I've tried Oreo's built in cast, but it never sees my TV. I've tried a few apps, but they only allow casting locally stored media or IPTV links.

Xfinity is an offering by your cable company. While they want you to enjoy digital broadcasting anywhere they don't want you to share it. That takes away from their revenue base. You should be able to get Xfinity for your smart TV. If you don't have a smart TV or your TV can't get the Xfinity app you can get it with a Roku device or other streaming service device.
I found this with a quick Google;
Can I get Xfinity on my Roku?
Xfinity Stream App on Xfinity TV Partner Devices FAQs. Comcast is collaborating with equipment manufacturers to bring the Xfinity Stream app to compatible Roku devices, Samsung Smart TVs and other Partner Devices. ... When using the "beta" app, you will not be charged an "additional outlet" service charge.
Xfinity Stream App on Xfinity TV Partner Devices FAQs

Thanks, but that doesn't answer my question.
Ignore the xfinity part.

No problem, give a bit more information. You only really mentioned Xfinity as something you would like to cast. If you want to cast YouTube, that app will allow you to cast to any smart device your phone and the device are connected to via the same WiFi. Since we've established that Xfinity cannot be cast what other content would you like to cast?

VidJunky said:
Since we've established that Xfinity cannot be cast
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We didn't establish that.

Well let's just put it out there then, you cannot cast Xfinity. So what else you got?

Just change hdmi self adaptation in the playback settings on your box to totle mode
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And yes jetstream box I'm running the app right now no mod no rooting just a simple setting