Anyone know of a way to stream audio/video from your home PC from media center to the G1, like the way orb.com does for a windows mobile device.
You can do it now. I haven't had the best luck with video, but I have streamed audio and pics from my computer to my phone. Just go to the orb site from the browser and it all happens there.
Orb has an app for the iPhone. Only a matter of time...
Orb have made some improvements for G1, but I am still having some issues viewing live TV and videos.
When I connect within the same network (Orb streaming PC and G1 are sharing the same public IP) I am able to watch TV and video. When I try to connect from another place I just receive "Sorry this video cannot be played". I have opened port 554 and 13398 to 13401 of my router, but still no success.
For the iPhone, Orb have made a native app because there is no RTSP (real time streaming protocol) for iPhone. G1 is RTSP capable so it shouldn't be necessary to have a special app for G1.
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I am trying to get the Orb to stream the TV from my VirginMedia/WinTV PVR-150 without much success. I can stream everything else, video, music etc but not the TV.
Anybody got this working?
It is working fine for me over wifi and hsdpa.
I am viewing the streams in windows media player at a fixed (non speed test) speed.
Occasionally I get sound with a distorted image on a couple of the BBC channels but otherwise it works well.
My next project is to be able to orb a sopcast stream to allow me to view live soccer games.
Are you able to view tv streams on a PC? The forums and wiki at the orb site may be able to pinpoint any issues relating to your specific tv card.
I'm looking for a way to monitor my webcam from my phone. This webcam is USB connected to my PC. Currently I have Windows Media Encoder running and it works perfectly. From work I can open windows media player and point it to http://"IP ADDY":"port" and it works. Now how am I going to get this on my phone?
I do have the port forwarded in my router. Not that much of a newb.
good question ive been wanting to know this for a while myslef.
I don't believe the G1 will stream a Windows Media stream (heck it won't play a WMV file). You'll have to stream using a different format. If I remember correctly (and I might not), Orb offers webcam streaming that can be used with the Android Orb app.
try IP cam viewer, it might be compatible with your camera
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I'm looking for a way to monitor my webcam from my phone. This webcam is USB connected to my PC. Currently I have Windows Media Encoder running and it works perfectly. From work I can open windows media player and point it to http://"IP ADDY":"port" and it works. Now how am I going to get this on my phone?
I do have the port forwarded in my router. Not that much of a newb.
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goto market and search 'webcam' - you'll see 'IP cam viewer' by Robert Chou. It works with many many commercial webcams and the dev is the best at responding to questions and requests.
I'm just wondering if there is a way I can stream media (music mainly) to my phone over WiFi, similar to iTunes sharing, or Windows Media Extender kind of setup, so while I'm in the garden I can have a little music.
While I adore Spotify, I don't really rely on it enough to pay £120 a year for the service. And my own collection is nearing 80GB, so no hope of fitting it on an mSD card.
If anyone knows anything about a program which does that, well that would be swell if you could let me know.
I've found a sevice called Android Storage http://www.androidstorage.com, that allows you to upload files, then stream them to your Hero. Their apps can be found on the market.
It's not available yet, but a team of developers is working on creating an app that will add DLNA media streaming support to the Android platform. http://htcsource.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=689&Itemid=56
once released, the software should allow you to stream files to and from your Android phone to other DLNA capable devices (PS3, TV's Computers, digital picture frames).
Just the ticket. I'll be watching that closely, being able to stream stuff to my PS3 is it's best feature.
If you're talking about streaming media from your computer/laptop over Wi-Fi to your phone, then give AndroMote Remote Control a try.
I have the Pro License and it works great for me. (I do the same with my PS3, stream videos and music over the network)
Ok, as the title goes, I'm wondering if it is possible (at all) to get the kaiser to stream media (TV shows / films / music) via a wifi network?
I have a NAS Drive, which holds the above, and there are times when I'd love to be able to stream some of it while I have spare time.
While on the throne, missus / child is watching crap tv etc.
If it can, what is needed?
I've just tried the streaming lient (which failed) and WMP (which failed also, but is a fail within itself).
Any ideas guys and gals?
Thank you!
Yeah I'm pretty sure it can, some of the roms come with an app for it.
first of all, please define "streaming".
if your definition is along the lines of connecting to a server hosted on your local network such that audio/video content is streamed using a streaming protocol (such as rtsp or windows media server or realnetwork's protocol etc), then you'll have to use a streaming media client application on your phone (such as HTC's streaming media player or windows media player). typically, this approach will involve directing your phone client application to a URL like rtsp://MyMachineRunningAMediaServerort/FileName.ext
if your definition is along the lines of SHARING a folder on one or more machines on your local area network so that you can access mp3s, divx files, etc from any other machine on your network, then the solution will involve using a wonderful little tool called "HTC Network Plugin". search for it here on xda, its a cab file. some ROMs have it built in. essentially, the network plugin will allow you to map folders on your device to shared folders on your local network machines. for example, "\\MachineA" on my network shares "FolderA" and "\\MachineB" on my network shares "FolderB". using the plugin, you can set up access on your kaiser to these folders under "\Network\FolderAOnMachineA" and "\Network\FolderBOnMachineB". because these folders are now mapped onto your device's storage heirarchy, ANY application on your kaiser can now access the contents of these folders as if the files are on your kaiser's device memory or memory card. simply fire up windows media player or core player or TCPMP or what have you and start playing the mp3s, divx movies, etc. note that windows media player can NOT play back divx content.
all of the above will require you to first enable your kaiser's wifi and allow it register on your home network before you can access the "streaming" content. good luck!
Ok, instead of being all technical... Here is the simple answer.. Yes it can.. and it is easy to do.. On the computer that you have the files on, goto www.orb.com and sign up for the free account... Then leave your computer logged on orb when you are away... Then on your Tilt (or any internet ready WM device) goto orb via Internet Explorer... Now ANYWHERE you are with your phone where you have either Wifi or some other broadband connection (3G, or even a little slower) you can stream all your music, videos, etc right on the phone.. it works great!
Your meal taking too lomg at Applebees? Watch an episode of Robot Chicken.... Jogging at the gym, throw on your favorite MP3 collection.. ETc.. It works great.. and I have personally been usign the service for 2 years...
orb is a good option too...however, with simple things, complications and limitations can arise.
i believe the orb service requires internet access, both at your source (home network) as well as at the access point (your device). when away from home, data connection charges can become applicable. leaving your computer on to act as a gateway to a NAS device might also be problematic. finally, the OP seemed to want to rely only on wifi specifically within the home.
the orb solution will be simple if you have smooth reliable broadband internet within your home (assuming you don't run into router/firewall issues first). the shared folder approach will ALWAYS work without dependence on the internet (which can be a single point of failure in such a setup).
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I use orb for just what you mentioned. I can use my home wifi, or my data connection if I'm away from home.
Kinoma has an addin for Orb and it plays nicely. Orb even restreams HD to the phone well.
Never tried another method. With orb, I can give access to friends to watch movies that I taped or have loaded on the desktop. Just sign in to orb and share just that one movie/show.
Just be sure your home machine can handle the conversion (on the fly). I have a dedicated HTPC and it does just fine.
The only "issue" I see could be with the NAS drive..but a simple wayaround that, is to map it to as a local drive on computer where you have your orb running... Also, Even a Wii web browseris compatible with Orb... So you can stream a movie, songs, etc to your Wii (Ps3 or Xbox) at home or even at a friends as long as they have ibroadband access (and you do as well)... Seriously.. Orb is VERY easy to use.. and works very well when you are home, or away.. If you are worried about data charges, then only use it at places you have Wifi access...
And one other big bonus.. If you have a TV tuner card in your PC, you can even stream Live TV when you are away... If you are like me and have a mount on your dash for you tilt (to use with TomTom or what-not)... If you have friends or kids inthe car, you can stream the shows that are on live... There is more than one night I have watched Monday Night Raw live on my way home when I was running late or stuch in traffic... (More listened that watched, but anyways)
Hey fellow xoom users, i found this app that finally solves the problem of media streaming from windows to android devices. All u have to do is download the app https://market.android.com/details?id=com.skifta.android.app&feature=search_result
and create an account and download the desktop client, and fiddle with your windows media player settings and it works beautifully for streaming movies, pictures, and music. It works on local wifi and over public networks when u sign up. It works with any DLNA device too, and an xbox 360 and ps3 for streaming. It is the only app that works for this. If u have an alternate media player for unsupported formats like avi it even plays those files through that app while streaming. and from my use, it streams very well over any half decent wifi, but still requires wifi. i tried it on my EVO 4g and even oven 4g it would not stream, so thats the only downside. ENJOY!!!
http://www.skifta.com/
Looks awesome, I was just looking for something like this. I'm going to give it a try. Thanks
down side is that unless you tagged your movies for streaming during conversion you can only download from your NAS. Can't beat cifs manager for no holds barred streaming