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I know there has been plenty said about the Nexus 7 and using a USB OTG cable for extra storage but I thought I'd mention my success of hooking up my Nikon D300. I had ordered a USB OTG cable from ebay (r.ebay.com/zf1p7D) before my Nexus arrived. Tonight I plugged the three things together and as soon as I turned the camera on the gallery appeared, all ready for the photos to be imported.
Fantastic, basic photo processing on the go, still can't match Lightroom but I can take this solution with me :laugh:
Hmmm i wonder if my D3100 can do this Thanks for the heads up!
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Hmmm i wonder if my D3100 can do this Thanks for the heads up!
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I don't see why not, I did nothing to get my D300 to work apart from plugging everything together and turning it on. Your D3100 is newer than mine too.
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Hmmm i wonder if my D3100 can do this Thanks for the heads up!
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Tried it and my D3100 doesn't show up
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Tried it and my D3100 doesn't show up
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Does USB OTG work on the nexus 7 without root?
EDIT: Just read up on this, so apparently Nexus 7 does not support USB OTG, but it will support USB Host. Does this mean I won't be able to plug in SD-Cards with the USB OTG cable but I will be able to connect keyboards, mouse, or even cameras like your Nikon?
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Does USB OTG work on the nexus 7 without root?
EDIT: Just read up on this, so apparently Nexus 7 does not support USB OTG, but it will support USB Host. Does this mean I won't be able to plug in SD-Cards with the USB OTG cable but I will be able to connect keyboards, mouse, or even cameras like your Nikon?
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You need to root for OTG support of flash drives
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You need to root for OTG support of flash drives
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Would you need root to use it as USB HOST? I am planning on plugging in my camera using the cable to see if it would show up on my N7(haven't received N7 yet).
I ordered the following cable:
dx.com/p/micro-usb-on-the-go-host-otg-adapter-pair-50774?item=1
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Tried it and my D3100 doesn't show up
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Are you rooted? It would be awesome to be able to view my photos on this thing.
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I have a host cable on the way for my Canon T3i as well.
mentose457 said:
Are you rooted? It would be awesome to be able to view my photos on this thing.
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Yes, I am rooted
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gamerdad09 said:
Is your Nexus 7 rooted?
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I don't think you need root to use USB HOST. All you need is the adapter cable. Only if you want to use the N7 to open up storage devices, you will need to have root.
All that I've done getting the contents of my D300 in the gallery was done on a fresh out of the box Nexus 7. No rooting.
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All that I've done getting the contents of my D300 in the gallery was done on a fresh out of the box Nexus 7. No rooting.
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You just plugged in the device and opened up gallery and your pictures were there?
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You just plugged in the device and opened up gallery and your pictures were there?
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OK this is what I was doing. My original idea of buying the USB OTG cable was for controlling the camera from the tablet. So last night I visited the play store and installed a free version of the application (search for Nikon in the store). Once I had cabled everything together and before I had started the application I turned the camera on. When I did the the Nexus sprang into life, opening the gallery. I thought it was something I knocked so I backed out from the gallery and turned the camera off to try again. I did it again and realized it wasn't me. At first a new folder for the cameras photos didn't appear but I did notice that the access light on the camera was flashing like crazy. Then after a few seconds a new folder appeared showing all my cameras photos ready to be imported. I thought it might have been something to do with the application I had installed so I uninstalled that and everything still worked.
Hope this helps.
Edit: my kids got ahold my nexus again.
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I have a host cable on the way for my Canon T3i as well.
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How'd that work? I have a Nexus 7 and a T2i i'd love to tether.
Does the DSLR Controller app work on Nikons?
I know it works for my canon. And it's awesome. You get all the controls on your nexus screen, and you can see basically what the output will be before taking a picture.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...yLDEsImV1LmNoYWluZmlyZS5kc2xyY29udHJvbGxlciJd
Haha damn, too bad my 5D cant do any of that. Full frame fun makes up for it though >.>
Just wondering, when you plugged in your D300, what mode was it set to? Theres usually a setting on the camera for what to do with USB (act as storage device or connect to printer). Might be why your D300 worked so easily while the other guy's D3100 didnt work at all.
I'm glad you bumped this thread. I finally got my otg cable and am happy/plesently surprised that my d3100 does work with my n7 tablet. I shoot in raw format so I use a special app to view the photos. The stock gallery app does show the camera and a download icon but because of the format it is unable to do it.
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I decided a while ago to use my Nexus 7 as my head unit in my 2006 Legacy 3.0R. This is the result.
Audio is done via a Kenwood FM modulator, and bluetooth streaming to the pre-existing Parrot system as a backup.
In the near future I'm going to mount a 3G-wifi hotspot and Seagate Satellite wifi hard drive in the glove box for internet and media streaming.
Video and better pics coming later tonight
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I really wanted to use the nexus 7 with my car install. But limited storage, and no usb otg/charge at same time. If that was possible it would be in my dash now.
Im going to use a galaxy tab 2 since it can take a 64gb sd. Really wish there was a solution.
But nice, clean install. Im adding mine to my Dodge Magnum.
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I really wanted to use the nexus 7 with my car install. But limited storage, and no usb otg/charge at same time. If that was possible it would be in my dash now.
Im going to use a galaxy tab 2 since it can take a 64gb sd. Really wish there was a solution.
But nice, clean install. Im adding mine to my Dodge Magnum.
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Segate Goflex Satellite or the Kingston Wi-Drive will solve my storage issues. For now 16GB is enough for just music.
Id like to hear about your experience with that Seagate satellite. It would be nifty to stream that to tablet via wifi and tablet to Kenwood cd player via bluetooth. Talk about ultimate right there, mhm...
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OMG somehow by doing this install you got the steering wheel on the wrong side....and we were complaining about touchscreen sensitivity!
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OMG somehow by doing this install you got the steering wheel on the wrong side....and we were complaining about touchscreen sensitivity!
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OMG I WAS SO Thinking the same thing..
OP This looks good but how do you get to the Power/ vol buttons... That seems to be the issue with this and the other installs.. Nice work thou .
Please get that steering wheel troubles fixed. If not you end up driving on the wrong side of the road..
Thanks for sharing
Ive also used my Nexus as my media player in my Toyota 86 (FR-S), im using a JVC KD-X50BT which has bluetooth and its just media player so no CD drive which is behind the tablet and it has two USB plus. I use one USB for external USB drives and the other one is for the bluetooth which my cellphone is paired it so i can receive calls while driving. The tablet is plugged into the AUX port for the sound, but the tablet is powered by a mini USB charger 2.1amp in my extra cigarette plug. Im using my cell as a hot spot so that i can stream pandora, netflix, google maps..etc through the tablet. also to contol the volume of my radio thats tucked in the back i used an IR repeater for my remote which i can also change from AUX to USB. Here is what it looks like in the car..
The IR repeater
Damn those are some clean installs.
Good job guys.
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Nice installs, would love to install in mine but I'm afraid it would double the value of my car!
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Nice installs, would love to install in mine but I'm afraid it would double the value of my car!
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LOL! Yeah may want a car worth installing on
Great pics guys, looks great in the dash. Very impressed.
Yeah great !
I want to do same thing in mine. No problem with heat of stereo ?
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Ive also used my Nexus as my media player in my Toyota 86 (FR-S), im using a JVC KD-X50BT which has bluetooth and its just media player so no CD drive which is behind the tablet and it has two USB plus. I use one USB for external USB drives and the other one is for the bluetooth which my cellphone is paired it so i can receive calls while driving. The tablet is plugged into the AUX port for the sound, but the tablet is powered by a mini USB charger 2.1amp in my extra cigarette plug. Im using my cell as a hot spot so that i can stream pandora, netflix, google maps..etc through the tablet. also to contol the volume of my radio thats tucked in the back i used an IR repeater for my remote which i can also change from AUX to USB. Here is what it looks like in the car..
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How do you like the frs I'm trying to get one but can't find them anywhere
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erica_renee said:
OMG I WAS SO Thinking the same thing..
OP This looks good but how do you get to the Power/ vol buttons... That seems to be the issue with this and the other installs.. Nice work thou .
Please get that steering wheel troubles fixed. If not you end up driving on the wrong side of the road..
Thanks for sharing
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It's not really an issue. The tablet turns on and stays on when it connects to power (when the car turns on), then it turns off after a 30 sec timeout once I turn the car off.
As for volume, I usually just leave it on max but there are plenty of widgets on Google Play that can be used to control the volume.
Unfortunately I do need to clip the panel out to turn it off and on, but I don't anticipate needing to to that too often.
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Yeah great !
I want to do same thing in mine. No problem with heat of stereo ?
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No problem of the heat, i actually used a mini IR thermometer to check the heat coming from the radio.
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How do you like the frs I'm trying to get one but can't find them anywhere
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I love the car, i had to place my name on a waiting list that was for 3 months but lucky me when i called a dealership 40mins away and left my name with them he called me back two days later saying one was coming in and it was the color and tranny i wanted so i lucked out. but a few guys on my forum are already selling their cars cus some are having back issues being too tall or some other excuse
Do you have more pic of your instal ? Inside ?
I want to do this in my Toyota Prius Gen III so badly! I just have NO IDEA where to start. I'm excellent with computers, tablets, and phones, but I know nothing about car audio/fabrication etc.
Therefore, I ordered a Monoprice bluetooth receiver and a Nexus 7 Vent mount off eBay for $15. http://www.ebay.com/itm/221123164714?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 This will work in the mean time but I REALLY WANT TO FAB a custom front panel and get rid of that weird looking slim slot thingy. (i think they call it a cd drive or something)
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what do you mean inside?
also sorry UnitedWeFall for thread jacking.. just wanted to show off mine also
Someone needs to try this on a 2003 Toyota Avalon xls
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mborg1 said:
what do you mean inside?
also sorry UnitedWeFall for thread jacking.. just wanted to show off mine also
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All good, carry on
Its here! The connectivity demo to end all connectivity demos - see what your Note 2 can do! Any questions feel free to ask
Make sure to use the time-stamped navigation links in the video description to get around.
Gear used in the video:
USB OTG cable
Externally powered USB hub (i-Rocks one)
Logitech K400 wireless USB keyboard/mouse combo
Xbox 360 for Windows controller
MHL adapter for Note 2
AllShare Cast Dongle
Datel Retro Wireless Controller - not available any longer as far as I can tell - keep an eye on Amazon and Ebay as it still appears there sometimes
Logitech "For Android" bluetooth keyboard
Logitech "For Android" bluetooth mouse (note that any HID profile bluetooth mouse should work)
Seagate GoFlex Satellite drive
Apps: N64oid, FPse, MX Player, Bubble UPnP, Wind Up Knight, USB/BT Joystick Centre
Beastwars bandcamp page - beastwars.bandcamp.com stream the whole album and purchase there with all proceeds going to the band!
Got to run now, but will add links to places to get some of the stuff a bit later on.
Thanks a lot, I really appreciate the time you put in to show off all these cool features. I'm still waiting on Verizon to release the Note 2 unfortunetly. When using the Allshare dongle does the multi-screen feature work. For example could you watch Netflix and browse the web, and if so is it smooth. Thanks again for the video.
Oh, not tried it to be honest! Can't believe that slipped my mind, I will test it later and let you know.
Can someone please sticky this
very good video mate, amazing phone when you think about it!
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very good video mate, amazing phone when you think about it!
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Thanks dude!
...and yes, pretty amazing what these smartphones will do these days!
Totally second this post being stickied
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Oh, not tried it to be honest! Can't believe that slipped my mind, I will test it later and let you know.
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Thanks, and I'll third that sticky.
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Thanks a lot, I really appreciate the time you put in to show off all these cool features. I'm still waiting on Verizon to release the Note 2 unfortunetly. When using the Allshare dongle does the multi-screen feature work. For example could you watch Netflix and browse the web, and if so is it smooth. Thanks again for the video.
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OK, tried it, but whenever you watch video it full-screens the video to the external display (it is still split screen on the device and you can interact with the other window, but I don't think that is what you were after?).
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Thanks, and I'll third that sticky.
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I think technically you would be seconding it, since I'm probably biased
is it possible to connect MHL adapter to USB hub (using a converter from 11pin microUSB to USB, if such thing does exists) so we can use HDTV mirroring and USB OTG simultaneously?
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is it possible to connect MHL adapter to USB hub (using a converter from 11pin microUSB to USB, if such thing does exists) so we can use HDTV mirroring and USB OTG simultaneously?
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No, it looks like the Smart Dock for the Note 2 will allow for both simultaneously though.
Best video I have seen all day
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OK, tried it, but whenever you watch video it full-screens the video to the external display (it is still split screen on the device and you can interact with the other window, but I don't think that is what you were after?).
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Oh that actually sounds pretty nice being able to stream video(hopefully Netflix) to the TV, and still browse on the phone. I was actually kinda hoping there would be a way to do exactly what you said it does. Thanks for trying that out, the days till they release it on Verizon are slowing down even more now.
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Oh that actually sounds pretty nice being able to stream video(hopefully Netflix) to the TV, and still browse on the phone. I was actually kinda hoping there would be a way to do exactly what you said it does. Thanks for trying that out, the days till they release it on Verizon are slowing down even more now.
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OK, cool!
I thought you wanted kinda a picture in picture/split screen deal on the TV, but even better if this was what you were after.
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Best video I have seen all day
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Thanks! Makes it all worthwhile
Had some requests via PM for information on pairing with PS3 controllers using OTG cables instead of the method that requires a PC, so thought I would post a link to this for those people and others:
What ROM are you used??
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What ROM are you used??
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Pure stock with Root.
Using Nova Launcher with dock icons from ADW WP7 theme.
Is there a specific otg usb cable for the Note 2, more specifically t889 ? I had been searching every scenario , 5 pin, t889, etc. and can't find any that specifically mention for the Note 2. Meanwhile, I read posts and comments about people connecting the wrong usb otg and bricking their phone. What are you using? Thanks~
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Is there a specific otg usb cable for the Note 2, more specifically t889 ? I had been searching every scenario , 5 pin, t889, etc. and can't find any that specifically mention for the Note 2. Meanwhile, I read posts and comments about people connecting the wrong usb otg and bricking their phone. What are you using? Thanks~
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No, no specific cable, any USB OTG cable should work fine. Never ever heard of anyone bricking a device using a USB OTG cable - do you have links for these posts? I have to wonder what those people were doing if their phones bricked...
Why get this over devices that run Android and have hdmi ports for the same price that you can use wifi or wireless keyboards?
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Why get this over devices that run Android and have hdmi ports for the same price that you can use wifi or wireless keyboards?
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As of right now, if you can find an android stick for 35 bucks with the horsepower to play HD netflix, and stream HD content from the net, then there really is no reason. Right now it is very limited, but since I got in on the netflix deal it only cost 11 bucks so it's well worth it to wait and see.
The only thing you're really losing with other sticks(assuming you get a good one), is the Chrome tab share. that's about all I'm using mine for right now.
I think shortly it will be a bit more useful in that it will be integrated with many other apps that you can use your phone as a controller and send video and other content to chromecast, but still a lot of that you can do with some setup on a decent android.
I'll re-iterate that you need to make sure you find a stick that can handle 1080p high def video playback or you really are wasting your money.
The big advantage for me is ease of use. It's much easier to search using the touchscreen on my phone and tap the cast button than to navigate a touchscreen interface using a wireless keyboard to pick out something to watch.
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Why get this over devices that run Android and have hdmi ports for the same price that you can use wifi or wireless keyboards?
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The biggest reason if it is really easy to use if you have an Android phone/tablet and nothing else is 35 bucks or less. Even if nothing else is added, being able to easily cast a YouTube/Netflix video from my phone is worth 35 bucks to me.
Since Google blocked 3rd party apps recently, I think bigger "traditional media" like HBO Go and Hulu+ will release support for their apps so it will make it more useful soon.
Here's one reason: The dog no longer trips over the HDMI cable.
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Here's one reason: The dog no longer trips over the HDMI cable.
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Yeah instead he trips over the usb cable.
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Why get this over devices that run Android and have hdmi ports for the same price that you can use wifi or wireless keyboards?
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It fits in your pocket and only costs $35 for a new tech gadget and costs less than a wireless keyboard.
If you don't know why to buy it then save your $35 or check out the listed features on Google play and see if it helps your mission.
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I love the fact that my friends can just play youtube videos from their phone without any setup. We have a blast using this feature. As long as they are on your home network they don't need to setup anything to play videos.
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Yeah instead he trips over the usb cable.
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Uh, no. The USB cable is in back of the TV. The HDMI cable went from the TV to the laptop on the couch.
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Uh, no. The USB cable is in back of the TV. The HDMI cable went from the TV to the laptop on the couch.
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AHH but the OP was asking why he'd buy this over an android stick.
Price + Google = popular
I know a few have done this before but I figured I'd share
Looks great. Did the lines ever go away?
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Looks great. Did the lines ever go away?
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yea, i had to push in the yellow cable a lil more and rotate it a lil till I found a sweet spot.
and this method will allow any HDMI input, so you could connect a computer, xbox, etc
I got everything all hooked up but it keeps cutting out every few seconds.
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I got everything all hooked up but it keeps cutting out every few seconds.
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Make sure your power and ground wires are firmly connected.
Do you have an update ?
This is pretty damn cool. Impressed man!
Got it working. But instead of the Chromecast I'm using the roku streaming stick. Thanks!!
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Got it working. But instead of the Chromecast I'm using the roku streaming stick. Thanks!!
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glad it worked for you! now be safe when driving!
adrock74 said:
This is pretty damn cool. Impressed man!
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thanks ! :good:
Do you need 2 phones for this to work?
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daddymikey1975 said:
Do you need 2 phones for this to work?
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Either 2 phones or a phone and a tablet for the initial setup only. After that you just need your main phone.
Awesome sauce!
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So I do have a question, unless you are on Wifi with the chromecast or hotspot with your phone can you do anything without the two options I just listed?
Wait, you said you hit the video input on your head unit. Don't you just hit the aux input, or am I missing something here? I want to try this on a stock GM 2015 Intellink unit just to see if it works or not. It would be epic if it did. I remember on my old 3300BT Pioneer that I did have a menu item to get video from the aux, instead of the rear cam, did you have to change that setting? If so, my project is DOA since I can't do that.
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So I do have a question, unless you are on Wifi with the chromecast or hotspot with your phone can you do anything without the two options I just listed?
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Wait, you said you hit the video input on your head unit. Don't you just hit the aux input, or am I missing something here? I want to try this on a stock GM 2015 Intellink unit just to see if it works or not. It would be epic if it did. I remember on my old 3300BT Pioneer that I did have a menu item to get video from the aux, instead of the rear cam, did you have to change that setting? If so, my project is DOA since I can't do that.
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The Aux jack must me an A/V style port. AKA 3 black bands on the connector/socket rather than the two
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The Aux jack must me an A/V style port. AKA 3 black bands on the connector/socket rather than the two
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Ya, stock HU's, even the new fancy screens don't have that. I could get audio, but no video. I am about ready to just go the tablet route. Thanks.