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App to stream Media

Either I'm a completely useless with searching (good possibility) or I just can't find what I'm looking for.
What I seek is an app near to or identical to ORB.
It allows me to stream My Video/Music from my networked PC on the go. Why not use orb? After trying it out I cannot get it to work on the nexus one. I would like something to take its place.

I've tried Orb (Winamp Remote) and Gmote but they didn't really offer much other than basic control over a music collection.
I now use Subsonic (subsonic.org) because of the flexibility and performance. It's only for music but on the forum, they've also gotten it to work with some video. The server software itself is meant to be run from a web browser (more options) but the Android app is still pretty slick. You can create different users and assign bitrate limits to them. For instance, I have 2 users.. one that uses the Android app, limited to 64kbps for EDGE/3G (music is re-encoded on your server itself using LAME) and another user with unlimited bitrate for use on a PC or on the N1 via WiFi.
Performance is pretty good because the app saves the songs/playlist to the SD card while it's playing (even large playlists). Each song that has been saved has a star next to it.
The Android app (free) will work for 30 days until you make a "donation" to license the server software for minimum 10€ (~$13). Well worth the cost. There's a demo on the site or you can PM me if you want to take it for a test drive.

Thank you for the reply, Im more interested in additionally finding a video option but I am going to give this a try for music.
Thanks again hopefully there is another option soon.

[Q] PlayOn for Android

Has anyone tried the new PlayOn app available for Android? I was disappointed to learn of Netflix's presence on Android will only encompass future Qualcomm powered phones. (Still hoping someone will be able to modify it). But PlayOn seems like the next best thing for Netflix streaming to our Android powered HD2's.
Just looking for any review or feedback. I will download the server app to my computer tonight and give an update for those that are interested.
Update: No one interested? Oh well. I said I'd update so... Confirmed. Netflix does indeed work with this app. Although, I had problems with the actual app. Was able to log into my Netflix account through the app; browse and view my instant queues but it wouldn't play for some reason. (Might be due to my slow internet from within my house though). But using stock browser and going to the playon mobile site I was able to stream my movies. Hulu did not work for some reason though. I have a modified flash to use with my hulu app and i thought that might be the problem. Uninstalled it and installed flash from market but hulu still asks me to install flash even going through playon. So not sure what to make of it. All in all: use hulu app if you want hulu. use playon if you want netflix. =]

What rom and version of flash player are you using. Not working on core droid rom for me.

NexusHD2 Gingerbread by tytung. And I use a modified apk of flash I found somewhere on xda. Lets me play Hulu. I think it was in the Nexus One threads somewhere. I don't remember.

i tried it. its slow. it works
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I have had this software for quite some time and I must say it is great, best app I have. Not only for Netflix access on my GTab but all the other content I can watch on my phone as well as my tablet. More than worth the price, I can't imagine not having this software and app. I am able to stream videos from my home computer ,using my HD2 as a wifi router, to my GTab. The video quality over 3G is more than acceptable and the stream is usually steady enough to watch a movie or a live sporting event using ESPN 3 (yes it gives you access to that plus Hulu and about 15 othe chanels) I know I sound like a commercial but I have no stake in the company. Its a great piece of software that I feel everyone who watches online content would love and appreciate.

I know this topic is from while ago, but since it discusses PlayOn, I didnt want to open new one.
I installed PlayON as well. Server runs Ok on my PC, I am able to watch Hulu with my FAT+ and TV.
Recently got HTC Sensation 4G. Installed the PlayOn app, in the Server on my PC I enabled MObile access, router configured automatically, Mobile access test is green - passed.
Here is the problem - on my phone I can see the server, I can browse channels, but when i go to a show, I just see cover art and few lines of info in a table below the cover art.
Nothing is clickable and cant make it start anything.
I am using LAN access if that matters.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Playon issue with Rooted Gingerbread Bionic
I am having similar issues with my new rooted Bionic. My rooted Droid2 worked fine yesterday - but, my Bionic does not stream Playon on wifi or on 4g/3g. I don't know if it is an issue with being rooted - since I rooted the Bionic as soon as got it. I am able to find the server and browse channels, however, it will not play videos. It displays the first frame and then just goes black and eventually displays "Stream not found null". Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Live TV Rooted Incredible

First post..Long time reader. My apologies if this needs to be somewhere else. Have a rooted Incredible with 2.2. Have read other threads, but am still trying to find a decent app or website for LIVE TV. I am NOT interested in video clips, old TV shows, movies or the like. Only LIVE TV like Espn, etc. ADTHE is somewhat helpful, but half the channels do not work. Some channels request that you download Veetle or Vshare. Please correct me, but I do not believe Veetle works on a mobile browser, and while I downloaded Vshare, it doesn't seem to do anything to help. Am I doing something wrong? I can in fact get some channels to work on ADTHE, but as I said, some just don't load; i.e Nickleodeon, SyFy, etc. Do any of you pros here know of any other app I need, or if there is a Veetle app for Android, or if I need to do something different. I have not only the stock browser, but also have Skyfire and Dolphin, but I get the same results with all of the browsers. This is a great forum, and I appreciate your help. thanks.

Orb.com
I put a tuner card in my pc and use orb.com website not the paid app to watch everything my tuner can tune. Also gives me access to all my music, recorded tv, folders, and can steam the webcam. Cheaper than a Slingbox and legal.

Thanks for your reply. Are you watching live TV on your PC or your Incredible? I know how to watch on my PC, but am trying to find a decent, reliable way to watch on my phone. I have checked the Market, and can't seem to find a TV tuner for mobile, or any other TV apps. Believe me, I have tried them all. If ADTHE would actually show all of the channels in their content list, that would be fine. But too many are always offline, or the like. Thanks again for your response. Anybody else know how to make all of those ADTHE channels actually work, especially Nickleodeon and SyFy? Please, live only.

I watch from my phone, anything my pc has on it or that the tuner can get, including webcams..
Orb will stream to most smart phones, you can set the output to flash, windows media .asx, or winamp .pls...
If you have Apple gadgets and the webpage wont work, try the free OrbLive app. Reviews say the paid version is kinda buggy.. I just got an touch 4th gen and it is not wanting to play... I have used Treo's, Blackberries, WinMo 6.5, and Android and have had it work great.. not sure what's up with this crapple right now...

Never knew you could do this, thanks for the info.

[Q] How can i stream audio from mac to xperia play?

hey guys
sorry for asking so many questions, but i was wondering if there is a way to stream audio from my mac to the xperia like on the iphone there is an app called airphones, which is so cool.
I searched on everywhere, found something called subsonic but does not work.
Any idea what a good app is out there to do that

try this one:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/org.mult.daap

There is also plex for android which is very awsome !
It streams music & video over wifi & your mobile internet !
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.plexapp.android

Perhaps this is usefull, says it supports Airplay (iTunes streaming)
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.pv.twonkyremote
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

when there is root you will be able to just use cifs manager.

I use air bubble to stream directly from latest itunes
why not stream directly from latest itunes. it works like air play same way your airport express works. and sound quality is acceptable, if not better...
just look at bottom right corner of itunes and select airplay or whatever name you gave this. you need to be connected to the same wifi network. works seamlessly.
Please give feedback on this app if you like it and any problems you encounter. just started using it today so can't give much feedback yet

[Q] Miracast & Airplay?

Since Android was issued I've always been saying to my friends : don't buy Apple you only pay 30% more than anything. But after trying Airplay with iTunes (on Windows 7 !) on my Denon AVR-1912, I have to say "it simply works".
So here's my question : is there a way to emulate Airplay with a third party app on my Nexus 4 (Edit : maybe using Miracast and converting signal in an "Apple way")? In the end I'd like to stream wirelessly Spotify. Or will I have to buy a device like the netgear PTV3000 (going this way, Nexus 4 will be as expensive as an iPhone ^^)?
THanks in advance folks,
P.S. : French guy inside, hope you'll understand my English ^^

I don't know of anything for Android that supports Airplay mirroring, but there are apps that let you stream media to an AppleTV. Search Google Play store for 'airplay' and you'll find several of them... although I do not know how well any of them work (I have GoogleTV).

I really liked this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bianor.amspremium
But I had to uninstall it because of certain files it associated itself with. Let me explain. My work sends my voicemails through email in a raw format. I just click listen and it plays right in the email. This app took that raw format over, but wouldn't play the voicemail and didn't give me any choice to play them a different way. So work stuff was more important than controlling my apple tv and sending it vids and pics. If you don't have raw audio files sent to you that you don't need to listen to on your phone, then this app is great for what it offers.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

Thanks for your answers.
@Solutions Etcetera : I could only find apps that make your device an Airplay receiver, none to make it an Airplay streamer. Not sure that Apple gave away the implementation of the airplay client.
@gotzaDroid : Actually, I already tried iMediaShare and even if it's working fine that's not exactly what I'm looking for.
What I'd really like is an App that can stream the sound of my device like Jamcast on PC (iMediaShare only stream its own content so it would not work with spotify). It could be on Airplay on DLNA. I think it's really complicated to do and I'm not even sure that Apple allowed anyone to stream on Airplay.
I'm really starting to think that Miracast will be the only way (thanks to google, my Nexus 10 is not compatible...)