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Plex

Plex for Android looks incredible on the 7.7 and works perfectly! I'm running the Plex Server on my MacBook Air over a WiFi n network.

thanks for pointing this out. I am using a boxee box but this seems like a fantastic way to stream my media to the tab!

palle04 said:
thanks for pointing this out. I am using a boxee box but this seems like a fantastic way to stream my media to the tab!
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I was looking for a boxee app because I had that running on my Mac for iPad streaming but there doesn't appear to be a Boxee client for Android. Anyway, Plex is much better - it does iPhoto as well!

Im missing some options. Like an option to select subtitle and symc the subs. Is it there and im missing it or does it lack this option
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AVI support

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I find the lack of avi support a major negative. Will Google ever support this?
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I hope it does I have a lot of avi files and I don't want to convert all of them since I can use them on my Xbox already but avi with chromecast would be awesome.
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oxfordmark said:
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I find the lack of avi support a major negative. Will Google ever support this?
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It's a double-whammy because AVIs are container files (it has nothing to do with the stuff stored inside), and the compression within AVIs tend to not be streaming-friendly.
A lot of commonly-used CODECs for AVIs store essential decoding stuff at the end of the stream. Not a problem for file-based playback, but horrible for streaming playback since devices can't forsee the future.
Unpacking the AVI container isn't too bad, it's the other stuff - and making sense of the FourCC CODEC identifier at the other end that's the challenge.

What is the best piece of software that will convert avi to mp4?
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I could have sworn that I've streamed Avi files, the problem is the codec, which are usually not compatible.
You can even test this by changing the codec and leaving Avi as a container.
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What is the best piece of software that will convert avi to mp4?
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Avia Tech Support suggests using HandBrake.

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What is the best piece of software that will convert avi to mp4?
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I suggest A's Video Converter if you have a newer Intel CPU or AMD graphic card, it utilizes them for fast encoding without slowing down the computer much. For a fast computer it could take 10-15 minutes to convert a full movie instead of an hour or more. It's a batch converter so you can add your files and let it run over night.
http://bluesky23.yu-nagi.com/en/AsVideoConv.html
You have to set up a few things in the app like set Encoder to AMD VCE or Intel QSV. Also the correct formats to be compatible with Chromecast (MP4 container, H.264 video, AAC audio).
If you have nVidia graphic card you can use CUDA for fast encoding, but most programs that utilizes it cost money, such as Badaboom.
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Got a bunch of naughty videos in avi format don't we? :thumbup:
I do too.

I just uploaded them to Real Player cloud. They play good, touch wood
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I've used DVD Catalyst to convert most of mine for my Zoom and wife's IPad. Works like a charm and they keep it updated with new platforms hitting the market.
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I just uploaded them to Real Player cloud. They play good, touch wood
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RealPlayer Cloud is sort of like a "cloud Plex" - their SureStream feature makes sure the requesting device gets a stream that it can play - even if the source file isn't normally playable. tl;dr - RealPlayer Cloud does the transcoding for you - as long as the media is on their cloud.

Video_TS folders on Chromecast

The subject is my question. Is there anyway to play a video_ts folder on chromecast? I have a bunch of video_ts folders from some dvds I have that are currently on my media server. I'd like to play them onto the chromecast. Any chance of this? I am I going to have to rip them all to another format and play through plex (like I'm doing with many other movies right now)

Chromecast can only play H.264 encoded videos (mp4).
https://developers.google.com/cast/docs/media
You would need to covert your DVD's to a mp4 video file.
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I managed to play it, transcoded with BubbleUPnP server

So I need to install bubbleupnp server on my media drive comoyter and it should work?
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primetime34 said:
So I need to install bubbleupnp server on my media drive comoyter and it should work?
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Two options:
You need to encode your videos to a CC compatible format with the likes of Handbrake. Or install a server like Plex/Bubble onto a machine that is transcode on the fly capable. Being that you're doing Video_TS your server will need quite the beefy processor afaik. Either way though, I recommend setting up a media server (Plex fan here).

jasenko said:
I managed to play it, transcoded with BubbleUPnP server
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Could you describe how you got your VIDEO_TS folders visible?

bhiga said:
Could you describe how you got your VIDEO_TS folders visible?
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I agree with this...I can't see the folders at all...I have taken to converting them all to mp4 files for now, but if I could play the native VIDEO_TS folder files that would be best.

bhiga said:
Could you describe how you got your VIDEO_TS folders visible?
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Plex library browsed in BubbleUPnP, drilled down through the folder until I've got to the video files
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Any app that can cast rtsp stream?

Anybody know if there is an app out there that can cast rtsp video streams? Can't find anything out there. Just want to be able to cast my IP cameras.
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Anybody know if there is an app out there that can cast rtsp video streams? Can't find anything out there. Just want to be able to cast my IP cameras.
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Real player used to support RTSP (probably still does) but that doesn't mean it will support Casting to a CCast.

I saw that tiny cam pro has chromecast support, but I can't get my cameras to pull up on the app so I am not waisting my money on the pro version. I just tested on the lite free version.
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shelby04861 said:
I saw that tiny cam pro has chromecast support, but I can't get my cameras to pull up on the app so I am not waisting my money on the pro version. I just tested on the lite free version.
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Seems everyone is charging for the CCast support these days! LOL
Yeah I would be sure it will work before you buy and if it can't do it in the app itself no way it will work with CCast.

Stream Videos direct to MilkVR

Hi
I did already post it here once, but I think nobody recognize:
the milkVR app is able to play all kinds of videos. Flat 2D, Flat 3D, 180°, 360° ... aso. MilkVR is also open to stream videos via http. I did play around with it a lot and it is working verry well.
This is the reason why I made a android app that will forward urls to milkVR to give a way to send the adress to milkVR. This will work with video sources from the internet, DLNA Media servers and all kinds of web servers. NAS, emby, Plex or wireless HDs.
try it, it is free and open source ... =)
Check out my MilkVRLauncher https://github.com/heavykick/MilkVRLauncher/releases
There is a very big faq in the wiki.

Sweet! Can't wait to try it out. Thanks for sharing

I will also try it when I get back home. Looks promising.
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Just tried it and it's. . .it's. ..it's AWESOME!
For me it's so far the best option to watch 3d movies. The quality is just awesome comparing to cardboard players.
Very very good job.

maybe a stupid question (yes it is) but can I also use it when my phone is unrooted. (Still to recieve the VR).

of course this is no stupid question: You don't need root!
My app does not do anything crazy. It only creates one file in the /milkVr folder and calls a milkVR:// url ...
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heavykick said:
Hi
I did already post it here once, but I think nobody recognize:
the milkVR app is able to play all kinds of videos. Flat 2D, Flat 3D, 180°, 360° ... aso. MilkVR is also open to stream videos via http. I did play around with it a lot and it is working verry well.
This is the reason why I made a android app that will forward urls to milkVR to give a way to send the adress to milkVR. This will work with video sources from the internet, DLNA Media servers and all kinds of web servers. NAS, emby, Plex or wireless HDs.
try it, it is free and open source ... =)
Check out my MilkVRLauncher https://github.com/heavykick/MilkVRLauncher/releases
There is a very big faq in the wiki.
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I am pretty new to gear vr. How and where do you get the links for films
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use a dlna server and anDLNA. anDLNA will list my app as video player and automatically parse the link ...
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heavykick said:
use a dlna server and anDLNA. anDLNA will list my app as video player and automatically parse the link ...
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I have no idea what you just said there.
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In the git you will find a eli5 in the wiki
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This is great! Gives me access to my plex archive AND live TV via Mediaportal & Ampdroid
One note: i had to manually create the milkvr folder in the root of the internal storage. But it has been smooth sailing since then

Live tv work very good with enigma2 and transcoding.
Big THX
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Hmm, regarding movies and all other local content, it seems that plex -> external player refuses to do reencoding, thus all matter of trouble with unsupported codes and very high bitrates (especially a problem when on LTE or outside wifi)...
Also it seems that MilkVR will stretch the videos to full 16:9 regardless of contents original aspect ratio (4:3, 2.35:1 etc etc) ;/

heavykick said:
Check out my MilkVRLauncher https://github.com/heavykick/MilkVRLauncher/releases
There is a very big faq in the wiki.
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Why did your .APK trigger a reinstall of Samsung Pay? This was on a stock S6.

No idea dude ... I would say It's random and MilkVRLauncher isn't the reason for the reinstallation ...
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Thank you! I will try it!

very cool, thanks.
One weird thing, for some files I can just click them in a file explorer and your app appears as open with. For others (both mkv) your app doesn't appear and I have to open it manually and I have to actually type in the path, which is taking some time... Is there a reason it sometimes appears and sometimes doesn't? Once I have the path in your app one way or the other, it works great.
Thanks!

Catscrash said:
very cool, thanks.
One weird thing, for some files I can just click them in a file explorer and your app appears as open with. For others (both mkv) your app doesn't appear and I have to open it manually and I have to actually type in the path, which is taking some time... Is there a reason it sometimes appears and sometimes doesn't? Once I have the path in your app one way or the other, it works great.
Thanks!
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Hi
I have no idea ... But I found a bug: The app will not longer appear for https streams. Bugfix will go live soon ..
Which file browser are you using? Local files or files on a network storage? Smb?
greetings,
heavy
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Someone an idea: Starting MilkVR via MilkVR Launcher... but any video/stream I select ... MilkVR starts with its little Jingle/Logo... but then it hangs, screen stays black. (MilkVR Version from "Indian" Thread, Note4 GearVR Innovator Edition)

Hi
this may be a problem with the codec. Can you play the video with the stock video player?
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@heavykick Thanks for your work. I'm in love with your app.
I have question for you. I think I can launch only one video each time, is this correct?Do you think that could be possible create a Playlist or a queue? Now we must stop and start, put, remove...the Samsung Gear, and a playlist could be a great addition.
Thanks!