Hi all,
Does anyone know a good app to use as keyboard for my smart tv?
Thanks,
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HoMachine said:
Hi all,
Does anyone know a good app to use as keyboard for my smart tv?
Thanks,
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Try Samsung Watchon from playstore its free and you can control almost everything fast and easy.
I am using it and its very good.
HoMachine said:
Hi all,
Does anyone know a good app to use as keyboard for my smart tv?
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It depends on your Smart TV. If it's a Samsung some have BT for use with an external mouse and keyboard. Those that don't you can connect via USB (or use a wireless keyboard that comes with a USB wireless dongle). You can also use your SGS4's keyboard via the SmartView app from Play. Keyboards only work on Samsung controlled parts of the TV interface. They aren't recognized by a lot of the third party apps accessed via Smart Hub.
When you're setting up WatchOn, here's a tip. Don't go through the device set-up process. Instead, make sure the TV and your Samsung mobile device are on the same network and hit the icon shown below. It allows WatchOn to show content from your TV within the app assuming your Smart TV supports it.
This is all meaningless if your Smart TV isn't made by Samsung.
Thanks my tv is samsung, what im trying to do is... for example, watch youtube, and using the search, use my phone as keyboard instead of using the remote pressing the letters 1 by 1. Not sure if that made any sense... i set up the watchon but it doest have the "keyboard" function i was looking for.
RIght now im doing.. seach it on my phone then sync it to the tv-_-
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HoMachine said:
Thanks my tv is samsung, what im trying to do is... for example, watch youtube, and using the search, use my phone as keyboard instead of using the remote pressing the letters 1 by 1. Not sure if that made any sense... i set up the watchon but it doest have the "keyboard" function i was looking for.
RIght now im doing.. seach it on my phone then sync it to the tv.
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Whatever you're trying to do on the TV has to be keyboard enabled; most non-Samsung apps don't support outside keyboard access and require you to use the keyboard that's provided within the individual app.
Here are two examples. The Web Browser and Samsung Apps support the Samsung keyboard.
If your phone has Smart View installed and is connected to the TV this pops-up whenever the TV's keyboard pops up.
The YouTube app doesn't support the Samsung keyboard so you have to use whatever's provided in the app.
Thanks for the detail explanation.
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try watch on.
zarulizham said:
try watch on.
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WatchON's pretty much useless outside of the TV function if you have a Samsung Smart TV. Smart View allows you to control all the other functions and Smart Hub including allowing you to use your device's keyboard vs. the onscreen keyboard. That's what OP was asking about.
Watchon with Cyanogenmod
is there anyway to get Watchon working and installed on Cyanogenmod? I have the APK, says not installed. help!!!!!
Watchon integrates IR remote with your tv program guide (if your cable tv is supported)
for youtube, I used to use youtube remote... an app by youtube to pair your tv and play the videos.
with recent update, that functionality is built in youtube app on the phone. in the app select "Play on" option and you can add your tv to the list.
No. Won't work on AOSP as is (would require major 'rejigging'/porting to get it to work if at all), requires Samsung framework.
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is there anyway to get Watchon working and installed on Cyanogenmod? I have the APK, says not installed. help!!!!!
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HoMachine said:
Thanks my tv is samsung, what im trying to do is... for example, watch youtube, and using the search, use my phone as keyboard instead of using the remote pressing the letters 1 by 1. Not sure if that made any sense... i set up the watchon but it doest have the "keyboard" function i was looking for.
RIght now im doing.. seach it on my phone then sync it to the tv-_-
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If you just want to stream youtube videos to yout tv use Imediashare HD.
You can search for videos in your android youtube app and send it wirelessly to your tv
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When playing with my new Nexus Player the remote control popped up on my moto 360.
It only showed up one time...i think it has to do with weather the remote app is running on the phone that the 360 is connected too.
I tried to add the nexus player as a bluetooth device on the 360 but its a no go.
Anyone else play with this yet?
No but I'm extremely intrigued ;o I'll mess with that tomorrow and report back lol.
As long as you have the remote app opened on the phone, while connected to the Android TV and still connected to your watch, it should display on your watch automatically. IIRC, it has to actually be opened and actively connected on the phone, for the watch to pick it up.
It also doesn't work at all. LOL... G Watch R, 5.01 updated. App has no function at all on the watch.
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It also doesn't work at all. LOL... G Watch R, 5.01 updated. App has no function at all on the watch.
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I just tested this and it will work if you have the Google made Android TV Remote app open on your phone when trying to use the Android TV Remote app on Android Wear.
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I just tested this and it will work if you have the Google made Android TV Remote app open on your phone when trying to use the Android TV Remote app on Android Wear.
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So you need to have the phone on and app open.... to use your watch to control it? Sounds kinda... broken. lol
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So you need to have the phone on and app open.... to use your watch to control it? Sounds kinda... broken. lol
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No just open the app once and it will work.
I've just tried to install the PS4 Remote play app from this other XDA form [http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/ps4-remote-play-t2929147] and it gives me an error saying 'FAILURE [INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK] is this an issue with the fire tv or the app?
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I've just tried to install the PS4 Remote play app from this other XDA form [http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/ps4-remote-play-t2929147] and it gives me an error saying 'FAILURE [INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK] is this an issue with the fire tv or the app?
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It's because that app requires KitKat, the Fire TV/Stick is only Jelly Bean.
I thought that might be the case, thanks for clearing that up for me.
Just a quick update, i have found that the apk has been updated and it allowed me to install it on my Fire TV [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/andr...play-t2929147] however even when a PS4 controller is paired to the Fire TV, it will not work within the app. I used workaround 2 and it worked like a charm. I hope this helps someone.
So how are people getting past the verification/login screen when they load up the Remote Play app? I've got Firefox instaledl on my TV Stick but when the login forum pops up from the Remote Play app I can't control/type anything in with my remote.
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So how are people getting past the verification/login screen when they load up the Remote Play app? I've got Firefox instaledl on my TV Stick but when the login forum pops up from the Remote Play app I can't control/type anything in with my remote.
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I use dolphin.
Anyone know a way to use the ds4, unrooted, mapped correctly if possible, without workaround 2, because that workaround doesn't work if not local.
this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/mod-ps4-remote-play-native-gamepad-t2975609) someone has been working on an app that supports all native controllers, i testing using an xbox 360 controller and it worked great.
as for logging in, i just got it to load firefox, and then plugged keyboard on, gave a few mins to load and them i could type in my details.
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this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/mod-ps4-remote-play-native-gamepad-t2975609) someone has been working on an app that supports all native controllers, i testing using an xbox 360 controller and it worked great.
as for logging in, i just got it to load firefox, and then plugged keyboard on, gave a few mins to load and them i could type in my details.
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I tested this out and I was able to use the sixaxis controller app and paired my ds4. Everything worked except the touchpad and the PS Home button (PS Home Button is currently configured to take your Android device to its home).
Ive got this working using the 0.73 apk from script kitty.
Working well using the second acccount hwck ( saves me having re sync controller all the time. Plus fire tv is in range of mynps4 foe the bluetooth).
Question is, im missing the little tab on the rempte play app that lets you adjust the settings, so i cant set the video quality to high
Anyideas?
Ihave the apks for 0.6 and 0?70 so i can always try those.
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Ive got this working using the 0.73 apk from script kitty.
Working well using the second acccount hwck ( saves me having re sync controller all the time. Plus fire tv is in range of mynps4 foe the bluetooth).
Question is, im missing the little tab on the rempte play app that lets you adjust the settings, so i cant set the video quality to high
Anyideas?
Ihave the apks for 0.6 and 0?70 so i can always try those.
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i'm pretty sure i had to press the context menu button on the fire remote to bring up the settings tab.
Ahhh I see I will try that when I get home
Thanks thatbworked a treat
Has anyone tried the Fire TV controller, i paired a dualshock 4 using bluetooth and all the button work apart from r2 and l2, I just wanted to check before i make the leap to the fire controller.
Unable to login
Hi at all,
I have installed the latest version of the app at my fire tv but I'm unable to login to my PSN account as there is no browser window opening on my fire tv box where I can enter my account detail...
Fire tv is on latest firmware with Chrome installed. Any help would be appreciated!
Can you do screen mirror from a Samsung device onto the Shield TV?
Also, dumb question...where is the search forum text field?
Got it!
https://shield.nvidia.com/support/nvidia-android-tv/faq/1
WHICH DEVICES CAN MIRROR TO SHIELD?
To mirror your Android screen to your TV, your mobile device needs to support Android OS 4.4.2 or higher. For a full list of supported devices and instructions, visit the Google Cast support page.
https://support.google.com/googlecast/answer/6059461?rd=1
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So, Samsung's Screen Mirror app doesn't work. But, I was able to download the ScreenCast app and use that app and it worked!
-------UPDATE-------
The audio is a bit choppy tho
Tried both 5Ghz and 2.4Ghz, both are choppy, even with full bars
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But, I was able to download the ScreenCast app and use that app and it worked!
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Can you please post a link of the app?
I can't find it on play store
Hi,
I don't understand why only few app are available in Play store ? Is it only a problem of non-touch device ?
For an app like Connectbot (as JuiceSSH), touch device is not required I think, so why is it not present in play store ?
Thanks.
Being a non touch device is part of it. Also some games and apps are also exclusive to certain android tvs.
Many apps including paid (provided your play account has the app license) apps can be sideloaded if you extract the apk from another Android device. Sideloaded touch apps usually need a mouse. I prefer using a Logitech k400r for sideloaded apps.
Also devs need to specifically mark the app is compatible with the forge in the play store. Another issue is the on device app browsing and search of the play store is pretty weak. You may have better luck searching and installing via a desktop browser
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Thanks you for this details. I will try some apks (and search in browser, but it's in my browser I saw incompatibility for SSH apps).
I've a probably stupid question but... how can you use a k400r to emulate touch ? Using a touchpad is like always putting your finger on screen :/
cébé said:
Thanks you for this details. I will try some apks (and search in browser, but it's in my browser I saw incompatibility for SSH apps).
I've a probably stupid question but... how can you use a k400r to emulate touch ? Using a touchpad is like always putting your finger on screen :/
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The device registers a touch only when you click on the touchpad/mouse.
Yeah I would love for then to step up the apps. Firetv is Android but they have more apps available
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Yeh fireTV has way more apps available
is there anyway/place to find out the new app releases for Nvidia?
Free APK to send chrome cast content (screen cast and tab cast) to your fire tv. It supports any fire tv.
Instructions:
side load the APK to your Fire TV
Version 1.2
This is not my work but it is verified to work and it does not contain any ads or any limitations
Hello!
Thank you very much for this app. I sideloaded on my FTVS and it works great with Spotify. Unfortunately I can't detect it with any other app like Chrome / Youtube... Is this app able to cast only sound?
I was able to test it with chrome tab cast and screen mirroring from Windows computer
Install Google Home on your tablet, phone, whatever and go to cast screen.
This works great. Just gonna keep stuff like roms\emulators on my tablet primarily now.
Thank you!
Hi, thanks for apk. Unfortunately it doesn't work for me. I have installed your apk and googleHome Cast app. Moreover i installed the google play service for android tv. On my phone and my PC i can see the new "tv-stick-chromecast-device", but i don't can see anything if i try to send something from Phone or PC to the Stick. After opening the Chromecast app i tried to go to cast screen, but there is no device found. What i'm doing wrong, please help me. Thank you.
greetings
Sideloaded also and works perfect!!
Works perfect for me on fire stick 2nd gen nice one is it a full one or a trial ?
VERY cool!
It took me several times to get it to cast but it is works.
I hope this app sticks around longer than the last Google cast app for AFTV.
Does this app require Play Store/Services on the Fire TV device?
Axecaster said:
Does this app require Play Store/Services on the Fire TV device?
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no you can install it right away
Hi josuelopezv:
What's so shameful. Developers give you a convenient to install android box without Google Play Service since you said you already buy it from Google PlayStore. But you leak it as piracy and don't think how many times developers spend to implement the Cast Protocol in house.
josuelopezv said:
Free APK to send chrome cast content (screen cast and tab cast) to your fire tv. It supports any fire tv.
Instructions:
side load the APK to your Fire TV
Version 1.2
This is not my work but it is verified to work and it does not contain any ads or any limitations
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castreceiver said:
Hi josuelopezv:
What's so shameful. Developers give you a convenient to install android box without Google Play Service since you said you already buy it from Google PlayStore. But you leak it as piracy and don't think how many times developers spend to implement the Cast Protocol in house.
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I thought this is forbidden/illegal? Shouldnt this thread or at least the APK have been deleted?
I do not have a problem to buy any app that has the right functionality.
Im just not used to see pirated content on here(?)
There is nothing illegal about this.
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This doesn't seem to allow cast of youtube. It works fine for everything else though. Was hoping to use this for a workaround for the upcoming youtube app removal.
Dave
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Same here. Casting from YouTube via Chrome on my laptop doesn't work but casting the whole screen does (never found a use for that though since the quality and latency make it pretty useless)
Yeah since I found a work around for the coming youtube/fire armageddon I'm not concerned. How are you casting the whole screen btw?
Dave
I use Google Home to steam everything and haven't had a hiccup. Even games work fine.
Thanks! I'll give this a shot. How is the apk in this thread different than the one in the play store?
Thanks for posting this. Is there any way to support the developer as this appears to be a premium version?
maddogx1 said:
Thanks for posting this. Is there any way to support the developer as this appears to be a premium version?
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Why don't you find out for yourself? Kinda seems like a complete waste of time to register just to say this.
This appears to run as a chromecast receiver & NOT as a chromecast Audio receiver. I'm not sure why Google differentiates them but it would be nice to have a toggle in this app.