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Upload the links below to your TyTn/Hermes Click on the following links to get live streaming videos from arround the world.
If you discover more links please add it to the list:
mms://wmslive.stream.aol.com/live/abc/now
mms://msnbc.wmod.llnwd.net/a275/e1/video/100/vh.asf
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsa/n5ctrl/tvseq/n24/bb/wm/video/heads_bb.asx
http://rx-wes-sea106.rbn.com/farm/pull/tx-rbn-sea43:1259/wmtencoder/cspan/cspan/wmlive/cspan1v.asf
mms://a151.l1058843249.c10588.n.lm.akamaistream.net/D/151/10588/v0001/reflector:43249
mms://a832.l1814041123.c18140.g.lm.akamaistream.net/D/832/18140/v0001/reflector:41143
http://www.rnntv.com/newschooser/pages/multi_column/rnnstream/rnnllvideo.asx
mms://vipmms.itele.fr/cpi_itele
mms://213.139.61.14/tv
Gold star for you, sir! Here's my additions, the CNN Pipeline feeds (the first of which is usually CNN International on a live stream):
http://dynamic.cnn.com/video/meta/live/stream.1.large.asx?nsfg=&CNNid=
http://dynamic.cnn.com/video/meta/live/stream.2.large.asx?nsfg=&CNNid=
http://dynamic.cnn.com/video/meta/live/stream.3.large.asx?nsfg=&CNNid=
http://dynamic.cnn.com/video/meta/live/stream.4.large.asx?nsfg=&CNNid=
At this point I'd just like to point out that I just tried to load these streams up on my device via my wifi connection, and WMP won't accept the first stream (just goes round and round 'connecting' and eventually times out, and TCPMP errors back and can't play any items in the playlist) - think this is because of the way that the player is assigned an authorisation access code which is appended to the stream name in an odd way AFTER the browser initially does an http get to the stream URL. Tried stripping it back down to its plain reflector URL, but got an Access Denied in WMP, but I'll keep on trying to figure it out. The streams work fine on my PC, but of course they were designed to be played back on a PC (with more advanced WMP support).
The streams are ~360kbps, but will go lower I think. Enjoy while they're available, don't know how much longer they'll last as publicly-accessible...
More BBC goodness now.
Newsnight
You can watch live from 2230 UK time weekdays, and towards midnight the show is made available online for on-demand viewing.
Stream: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsa/n5ctrl/tvseq/od/bbc2/bb/wm/video/newsnight_bb.asx
Click
Formerly Click Online, BBC News 24's long-standing Technology programme. Updates every week.
BBC's Click pages: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/
BBC World's Click pages: http://www.bbcworld.com/content/template_clickonline.asp?pageid=666&co_pageid=1
Stream: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsa/n5ctrl/tvseq/od/bbc1/bb/wm/video/click_bb.asx
Panorama
The BBC's hard-hitting documentary series, usually has an episode faaiiiiiiirly regularly (once every month or so).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/programmes/panorama/default.stm
Stream: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsa/n5ctrl/tvseq/od/bbc1/bb/wm/video/pan_od_bb.asx
Other programmes of note...
The Politics Show: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsa/n5ctrl/tvseq/od/bbc1/bb/wm/video/pol_show_od_bb.asx
Question Time (broadcast on BBC One on Thursdays at 2235 BST and can be viewed from the Question Time website at any time): http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsa/n5ctrl/tvseq/od/bbc1/bb/wm/video/question_od_bb.asx
The Daily Politics (broadcast on BBC Two and live on this website every weekday 1200-1230 (Wednesdays 1130-1300, as it includes Prime Minister's Questions over lunchtime)): http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsa/n5ctrl/tvseq/od/bbc2/bb/wm/video/daily_pol_bb.asx
This Week (broadcast on BBC One and live on this website every Thursday 2335-0020): http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsa/n5ctrl/tvseq/od/bbc1/bb/wm/video/thisweek_bb.asx
This World (returning late September 2006): http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsa/n5ctrl/tvseq/od/bbc2/bb/wm/video/tw_bb.asx
BBC News Live streams:
One of these is usually used to stream the news live as it's broadcast every day, and if there's a special event / important news event they sometimes use two or more of the streams to broadcast footage or reports.
Sometimes they link to these streams on the BBC News site, sometimes they don't, but here are the links anyway:
Stream 1:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsa/n5ctrl/live/bb/wm/video/now1_bb.asx (WMP format)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsa/n5ctrl/live/bb/rm/video/now1_bb.ram (RM format)
Stream 2:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsa/n5ctrl/live/bb/wm/video/now2_bb.asx (WMP format)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsa/n5ctrl/live/bb/rm/video/now2_bb.ram (RM format)
Stream 3:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsa/n5ctrl/live/bb/wm/video/now3_bb.asx (WMP format)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsa/n5ctrl/live/bb/rm/video/now3_bb.ram (RM format)
Stream 4:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsa/n5ctrl/live/bb/wm/video/now4_bb.asx (WMP format)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsa/n5ctrl/live/bb/rm/video/now4_bb.ram (RM format)
The live news is usually broadcast on now4 if memory serves (it's what I watched it on tonight, anyway).
More soon if I find any decent ones...
According to this DTG article, BBC News 24 will be streaming 'within months' (that article is from April of this year, but it's still quite possible provided they sort out the rights issues, given that News 24 currently only has UK rights).
Streaming TV, Movies and Radio
http://www.pocketpcmedia.com
all seem good liking the cnn ones
So the CNN Pipeline ones work for you? Interesting, I couldn't get them to work on my Vario 2... How do you have your device set up software-wise?
only have a vario 1 , and was via wifi, just clicked the link and it opens in wmp 10
CNN pipeline worked on my Vario II, then a day later it did not work and it gave me an error message.
Dont know why, although I know CNN Pipeline is a subscription-based service - they may have problems with it, which is why I managed one day to get free access to it, while access was declined the following day.
Have a look at this wikipedia entry for details of each feed:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cnn_pipeline
I know that when you access the initial URL it authenticates your IP for access to the stream, then forwards you to the mms reflector URL to actually load the content... I couldn't get WMP10 to properly access the first stream to get authenticated, and TCPMP wouldn't do it either.
It plays on my PC fine, so I know it's an authentication issue. Quite annoying cause I like the pipeline feeds
what's the difference betgween http:// and mms: ?
Is it best to use a mms link directly, or instead to go through the http:// first?
MMS = multimedia streaming protocol, it's true realtime streaming. HTTP is hypertext transfer protocol, the way that computers talk to web servers, the agreed standard if you will (http contains a big list of common codes which describe the status of a connection or request, such as HTTP 200 OK for a valid request, HTTP 404 Not Found for an attempt to access a nonexistent resource, HTTP 403 Forbidden... that's obvious, HTTP 500 Internal Server Error (usually seen if a PHP, SQL or CGI script is incorrectly configured on the server). it's been added to since it was first invented, and various programs can now pseudo-'stream' files are they're downloaded - but you can't stream in realtime over HTTP properly, it's always a fudge as there has to be a static file hosted somewhere for the transfer to begin. Therefore, most streaming servers (like the CNN ones) host the .asx (playlist) files on an http server, and if you download .asx file and drag it into Notepad, you'll see the links to the mms server, along with a reflector port and other information necessary to authenticate the client for access (used most for authenticated services or limited access streams). HTTP will be used as a fallback, but in most cases MMS (or TCP RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol)) will be used, as it's the best solution for streaming media in realtime.
Using ORB from www.orb.com you can watch and listen to all stuff you have on your home PC.
Now THERE's a thought - I had it installed about a year ago but didn't have free Internet then! Oh MAN... I could watch all my films on the go... Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
Personally I'm waiting for the Slingbox Pro to come over to the UK, I know my housemate's getting one but I may well end up getting one myself too, hah.
I have used orb on pocket pc since i got my wizard - now with the hermes it has the extra 3G option. which is a whole new expierence.
Bump as this thread is useful. Posting this via my Vario 2
I'd be interested to see what T-Mobile have to say about this... since according to their Web 'n' Walk fair usage policy.....
Fair use policy applies. To ensure a high quality of service for all our customers, the web 'n' walk service is not to be used for other activities such as (but not limited to): modem access for computers, internet based video/audio streaming services, peer to peer file sharing, internet based video downloads and internet based telephony. If such use is detected, notice may be given, after which network protection controls may be applied which will result in a reduced speed of transmission.
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Whoa. This is awesome -- how do u rep or thank the poster for these links?
Who needs MEdia net VOD.
Did anyone get the pocketpcmedia link working?
Thanks again to OP! you rock!
I rate this a 5!
There is a new HTC utility called HTC streaming player. I found it in the new Treo750. I tried it with Hermes but it is not working yet. I will uploaded soon to this forum. It streams rtsp//
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There is a new HTC utility called HTC streaming player. I found it in the new Treo750. I tried it with Hermes but it is not working yet. I will uploaded soon to this forum. It streams rtsp//
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That would be great. thanks
Orb and Digital TV Streaming
To those of you who use Orb, what TV tuner card have you got to get live digital tv streming over Orb?
i've been using Orb and it's a great piece of software, but I suppose the real benefit of Orb is to stream live digiotal TV that does not normally stream over the web (as you can stream live tv over the web on the Vario II with 3G/HSDPA without Orb).
I understand only a handful of TV tuner hardware are compatible with Orb. Which one do you use? How well do they work? How much have you spent?
thanks
Nicolas
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Whoa. This is awesome -- how do u rep or thank the poster for these links?
Who needs MEdia net VOD.
Did anyone get the pocketpcmedia link working?
Thanks again to OP! you rock!
I rate this a 5!
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What is MEdia net VOD
As some of you asked me for the translation, I did it. I just put it here, so that you can all give a try if you want.
http://shaka-team.ch/kaliF.ProD/FuN_KeY/vod_eng.rar
A week ago I spent some time to build a home made Video On Demand system, and I was wondering if it could interest some of you. If you are interested I can translate it into english and write a little how-to.
My system is very simple; the computer with the data (films, divx, dvd, ...) will become a web server listing all available media and offering live streaming and transcoding to smartphones/pdas and/or other computers.
Usage:
I am far too lazy to convert my film/dvd to ppc format and to send it to the SD card; that's why I decided to stream the film I want to see directly over the wifi. I also use this when I am on the go with a computer/ppc and nothing to do, I can easily watch my films through the internet.
Requirement for the server:
-Win 2k/XP Pro/2k3 with IIS setuped
Requirement for the client (PDA):
-TCPMP installed
-A tytn (didn't tried with other device in fact, but it should work on most PDA/smartphone)
Requirement for the client PC:
-Divx codec or filter setuped
Limitation:
-If you plan to stream over the internet, keep in mind that the size of your upload will condition the quality of the video.
-Only one client can stream at the same time (in fact more clients can connect to the server, but they will all see the same film)
-No possibility to go forward/backward, you have to watch the entire film straith forward (you can pause as long as your device is able to hold the running film in the buffer)
SETUP
-On XP Pro, Win 2k, Win 2k3 go to control panel > add/remove software > integrated components
-Select and install IIS (www service is enough)
-Extract my app in c:\inetpub\wwwroot\vod
-Edit default.asp and replace "c:\film_path" by the path of your films (you can add many folders by copy-pasting this line)
-Edit the play.asp and replace "server_name" by the name or the IP of the computer
-Edit film.asx and replace "external_dns" by your external ip or DNS if you have one. You can also setup here the local name/ip of the computer (the same as in play.asp) but in this case you will not be able to stream your films from outside your home network
-If you are using the external IP/DNS, do not forget to configure your router/firewall to allow and to route the traffic from the socket 8080 to the computer hosting the app
-If you don't have a static IP, you can freely get a DNS that link to your dynamique IP; visit www.dyndns.org for more informations
-go at http://computer_name/vod and try to watch a film (There may be an issue with firefox; I may work on it a bit later)
SETUP, PPC Side
-Setup TCPMP 0.71RC1 or 0.72RC1; most of the versions available should be fine
-Go to setup menu and remove all the tick in directdraw page if you are experiencing strange behaviour with the picture
-Go to file association and tic at least Windows meta files (ASX, ...)
-Start pocket IE and go to http://server_name/vod; you should be able to watch your films by now
NOTES
-The app is able to handle DVD files, as long as it can detect the VIDEO_TS folders
-The app is limited to one user at the same time; I did this because my upload do not allow me to stream more
-There is still a slight syncro problem on PPC with the picture and the sound; sadly, I think that it is a TCPMP issue
I'd be VERY interested in trialling this service, as I installed Orb and, like many other people with the latest version (see the Orb support forums), it just doesn't work AT ALL.
So, I'm looking for a good replacement (which works!) - I'm not afraid of getting my hands dirty and tweaking, bug testing, so yeah - send me the details ... Just a quick questing regarding the requirement for IIS; what technology does this use, .net/ASP? If so, I might have to install an ASP filter for Apache (as I don't use IIS), or I might have to set up that fileserver machine I've been preparing to build for a while
Yes, it uses a ASP. Most of the time I code in php, but as my file server was under win2k3 I decided to "learn" ASP. But my code is very simple; I am pretty sure that it can be translated in php in about 15 minutes, I don't believe in php on windows and asp on linux
Well mate, you know who to PM with the details & info
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Regarding ORB, I have it installed and it works flawlessly with my Tytn. I can select my home webcam to see how my puppy is doing while away from home. I can stream all my recorded TV shows and movies as well as watch live TV from anywhwere that has a decent Internet connection. I can also schedule TV shows to record, plus I have access to all my music and picture libraries. I love it - its simply the most amazing free software. I love that there is nothing required to install on my Tytn it just uses the web browser and WM10.
Too bad ORB does not support DVB-S cards.
BTW, I'm converting mpegs from my webcam into 3gp H.263 using ffmpeg, it
shrinks files about 1/100 (w/ 176x144 resolution 5fps only, which is ok for this
purpose).
Downloaded just now, but I'm going to bed (have you seen the time! 6am UK time ) so I'll give it a try either tomorrow or beginning of next week.
I know orb, and it is a service that work great. But in my case I dont like the use of external server that I cannot control; that's why I prefere doing it my way. My app is not here to replace orb, it is just a small alternative that do the thing a bit different.
BetaBoy just announced the launch of CorePlayer Platform v1.3.5.
Quote from the announcement:
We proud to release the CorePlayer Platform v1.3.5. This release concentrates on enhancing YouTube playback, speed, as well as back porting many of our upcoming 2.0 network enhancements to the 1.x code base. YouTube now lists content faster, loads videos faster, and handles connections in a more intelligent manner for browsing and playing in-between (andgoing in and out of) different network environments (think WiFi to GPRS).
Two other biggies with this release are:
- We now support over 30 languages (Thank you Portal users!!) and we are on track for our goal of 40 by Xmas.
- We have now added AC3 Playback support on OS X if Perian is installed. Windows users will have to wait for 2.0 when we release support for directshow.
Platforms being released:
Mobile
- Palm
- MIPS: CE
- ARM: CE/Pocket PC /Windows Mobile
- ARM: Smartphone
- Symbian s60 v2
- Symbian s60 v3
- Symbian UIQ v2
- Symbian UIQ v3
Desktop
- x86: Windows
- x86/PPC: OS X
Read the full changelog below for more info.
Code:
CorePlayer Platform Version 1.3.5 build 7340 (20090824):
- FIX: YouTube item handling and seeking
- FIX: AVC streams with SEI userdata in extradata
- FIX: DivX 3.11 in MP4 fixes
- FIX: Wavpack handling other than 16 bits
- ADD: Transparent reconnection in HTTP after a connection failure
- ADD: A connection timeout to avoid waiting forever for network streams
- ADD: FLAC support in Matroska and Ogg
- ADD: AC-3 decoding on Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) when Perian is installed
- ADD: Brasilian Portugese, Danish, Dutch, Greek, Ukrainian language support
- ADD: More JPEG formats supports
- CHG: Network stream opening is less blocking
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and what?
no changes for qualcomm hardware in wce version..
VLC Stream & Convert
hxxp://traveldevel.com
This software has been out for a little over 2 months and for some reason it hasnt become wildly popular. I figured id start a thread for it since the software can be quirky when setting it up. It sounds like it was a side project for the author.. it is an amazing side project. My phone has become the end all be all multimedia device. I can access my music with Subsonic and all of my Movies with this app. The only thing you need on your PC is VLC.
My EVO is 100% Stock so I do know it works with everything on the stock EVO.
Some quick tips with the EVO.
1. By default the app is set to use port 554 under the "Stream to phone (rtsp)". Change that to port 5554.
2. Wifi has to be on for the video streaming to work for some reason. You do not have to be connected to wifi, just the antenna has to be on.
3. IF you are confused by VLC and want aa quick way to set it up properly in windows (especially with the newer versions of vlc) the VLC setup tool by Hobbyist Software works great. It is a one time setup.
I've had this app for a while now and love it.
Actually, thanks to this post I figured out finally how to stream video over 3g. Didn't know the wireless had to be turned on.. weird.
Awesome being able to have my entire media collection on the go, don't have to worry about converting files or switching out what is on my sd card.
I tried setting this up before but couldn't get it to work. I believe VLC is setup correctly and I put in my computers IP (trying to do it over 3G). It never displays my files, it also doesn't give an error message or anything either. Just sits there. Any idea?
When you go to localhost:8080 in your pc browser what do you see?
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I see the VLC web interface. But when I put in my IP address (trying to do it over 3g and not wifi) it doesn't connect.
I made a little write up for another forum, steal anything you'd like for the OP:
Fans of Air Video on the iPhone/Pad/Touch know that there are no plans for a much requested Android port because if its reliance on Apple's AirPlay protocol.
Well for Android users there's now an equivalent alternative using VLC.
What this does:
Let you transcode and play on the fly any media file you can play with the desktop version of VLC from your desktop and stream live to your Android device over WiFi and/or a mobile network (3G/4G). VLC will stream the video via the RTSP protocol which supports live seeking of streamed content.
Orb Live also does this, but the Orb client is not free and the video quality sucks ass. The video quality using VLC transcoding is quite excellent.
Installing the RTSP Server
Quick Setup:
1.) Grab a copy of VLC, the latest version of this writing is v1.1.4 has garbled audio issues when transcoding videos with AAC, so grab the older version (1.1.3) from here:
http://www.oldapps.com/VLC_Player.php?old_vlc=53?download
2.) Start VLC and go to
A.) Tools->Preferences
B.) On the bottom left click on the "All" radio button to show all settings.
C.) On the treeview to the left exapnd the Interface tree node and select the "Main interfaces" tree item.
D.) On the right side check the "HTTP remote control interface" option and press the Save button.
Leave VLC running it will act as a streaming RTSP server with a web based file browser running by default on port 8080.
For a more advanced setup, or if you need to setup using alternate ports refer to the info here:
http://traveldevel.com/vlc-stream-convert/setup
Installing Client
Grab VLC Stream and Convert from the Market (the free version works fine and will do pretty much everything we want):
http://www.appbrain.com/app/vlc-stream-convert/com.gmail.traveldevel.android.vlc.app
Exposing VLC to the Internet for 3G/Mobile streaming
Quick Setup;
1.) On my Windows 7 firewall settings I allowed the VLC.exe public and private network access.
2.) On the router I port forwarded the default ports used by VLC for the web based file browser and RTSP server (ports 8080 and 5554 respectively). The default RTSP port may be 554, check and/or change VLC Stream & Convert to verify.
More detailed setup:
http://traveldevel.com/vlc-stream-convert/streaming-over-3g
Streaming over 3G on Froyo (Android 2.2) Workaround
Apparantly there's an issue with Froyo (experienced with my Evo 4G running stock Froyo) which locks down the ability to stream via RTSP over 3G. The work-around is to turn on the WiFi radio, even if you stream off 3G.
More info on the issue here:
http://community.htc.com/na/htc-forums/android/f/94/p/5287/23683.aspx
http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc-evo-4g/26814-htc-streaming-media-player-problems.html
Tweaking for your device:
For optimized viewing on Sprint 3G's network on my EVO 4G, I use thse settings.
1.) In the VLC Stream & Convert application type the "menu" button and tap "Settings".
2.) Under the "Stream to phone (rtsp) under the "H.264" AVC settings I set
- Video Bitrate to 512
- Width to 480
- Canvas aspect ratio : 15:9 (800:480)
- Under x264 settings I set Reference frames to 3.
3.) Under the "Playback" section set:
-Portrait video width to 480
-Landscape video width to 800
Playing Media:
http://traveldevel.com/vlc-stream-convert/usage
Thanks Talyn.... cant wait to get home and try this.
i been using my ipod touch (wifi tether) with air video to stream from home while at work but id like to not have to carry both devices everyday.
will try this later for sure
Followed the above instructions.
I can remotely control VLC, but I can't seem to get the video to run. I configured the port to 5554 and 554 (with the appropriate router changes). I also configured these ports in Windows Firewall.
I get an error stating: "Too Many Errors"
Don't know if this matters, but it is running on a Windows Home Server machine.
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Followed the above instructions.
I can remotely control VLC, but I can't seem to get the video to run. I configured the port to 5554 and 554 (with the appropriate router changes). I also configured these ports in Windows Firewall.
I get an error stating: "Too Many Errors"
Don't know if this matters, but it is running on a Windows Home Server machine.
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As a troubleshooting step can you stream within your local network? Meaning don't try to connect via 3g, use the local ip address of the home server and connect within your local home network wifi. That will tell us if the issue is router/Sprint network related configuration issue.
One more thing that should be pointed out.
You are giving the entire Internet access to your files. Developer suggests that you limit your router access to your IP address, but I found that Sprint changes your IP address on a regular basis.
Wish VLC would implement some sort of security on their end.
I had to use port 554 but video playback is choppy for some reason over wifi or 3g.
^^ yeah, the security thing sucks. One solution would be to relay it via VPN but that would add a bunch of overhead. It wouldn't be too hard to write your own file browser interface with an RTSP relay, but alas who has the time....
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I had to use port 554 but video playback is choppy for some reason over wifi or 3g.
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What are the specs of the computer you're running VLC on? Might be due to it not being powerful to encode certain videos on the fly.
I have it running on a pretty beefy machine. Core i7 920 overlclocked to 3.9ghz, and I can trans code 1080p MKVs with no choppiness.
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What are the specs of the computer you're running VLC on? Might be due to it not being powerful to encode certain videos on the fly.
I have it running on a pretty beefy machine. Core i7 920 overlclocked to 3.9ghz, and I can trans code 1080p MKVs with no choppiness.
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It's older pc, Core 2 Duo 8400.
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It's older pc, Core 2 Duo 8400.
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That's still a pretty darn good processor. What's your CPU usage at when streaming videos?
Working good for me on Wifi on the local network but not when I try to connect externally. I have all the appropriate ports forwarded and it acts like it's playing.. But I get no video. No errors.. Just no video.
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Working good for me on Wifi on the local network but not when I try to connect externally. I have all the appropriate ports forwarded and it acts like it's playing.. But I get no video. No errors.. Just no video.
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What bitrate / horizontal width set to? How fast is your 3G connection? I usually have to wait about 10 or seconds before the video starts playing over 3G. Until then it's just black.
It's working fine for me now that I'm outside of my local network. It just wasn't working when I was on my local network and trying to connect with an external IP. Dunno why
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It's working fine for me now that I'm outside of my local network. It just wasn't working when I was on my local network and trying to connect with an external IP. Dunno why
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Ah, probably due to loopback being off on your router. Quite common.
Bumping to say I just tested this with the HDMI cable and it works fine! There's some serious nerd cred to be able stream and trascode videos on the fly over the Internet and into someone's big screen TV via your phone.
I purchased two Nexus Players today. I was unable to get kodi 15.1 from the play store connecting to my mythtv pvr backend when used with the Nexus Players as frontends.
Without diagnosing the reason and after trial and error, I had to do the following.
1. Update the Nexus Player to Android 5.1..1 via the normal update facility.
2. Install ES File Explorer on the Nexus Player
3. Download the latest kodi release candidate ( currently kodi-15.2-Isengard_rc3-armeabi-v7a.apk ) from kodi.tv and save to my dropbox
4. Add dropbox as a cloud network location in ES File Explorer
5. Use EF File Explorer to navigate to and install the kodi .apk from my dropbox
( note - I am running mythbuntu 14.04 in a parallels virtual machine on my recent desktop Mac and performance is surprisingly good. I have two HDHomeRun devices providing 4 tuners in total )
Hi. I have a Nexus Player with Android M and Kodi 15.2 (x86) connecting to a MythTV 0.28 backend (using the MythTV PVR client). Kodi starts fine and loads the MythTV channels and recordings. Within a few minutes (sometimes less) Kodi will hang. Clicking the home button on the Nexus remote returns me to the app launcher. If I run Kodi again, sometimes it returns to a working state and it seems that it had accepted all the remote clicks while it appeared hung. It's like Kodi was still working but not able to update the screen. Other times, running Kodi again (after going back to app launcher) will result in a black screen and I eventually get "Kodi has stopped responding, wait or close".
My hope is the use the Nexus Player as an all in one box for a MythTV front-end, Netflix etc. It's close but the stability issues are a show stopper at the moment.
How stable is your setup?
Not particularly stable.
I have not installed the latest release yet. Main issue is hanging when I am watching TV and the backend starts a scheduled recording.
I have been using the TVMC version of Kodi and it works perfect with no issues running the latest version of pure nexus Rom.