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Does anyone know if it's possible to basically "stream" the screen to a projector? I'm thinking of an app that would have a server running on the desktop PC, where the Nook would wirelessly connect to that PC and display the screen of the Android on the projector.
Does anyone know if this is possible, or if there is an "app for that"?
i dont think the nook is suited for that kind of activity, you would need something like the droidx, which has a mini-hdmi output, then you can get an app to mirror the screen.
im not really sure of the benefit of streaming an android screen to a projector when the whole computer is there available to you? if its an issue of video content, there are a lot of other solutions that would work, if nothing else, a usb cable to mount the nook and access the video files through a desktop application
I think there are vnc servers for Android phones. If you need this for any video, it'll probably suck.
The main use case is for during a presentation, to be able to see the slides as they are shown on the projector, and potentially see the notes and such. It would be a super bonus to be able to make notations/drawings, etc., during the powerpoint if that's possible.
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not sure if this would help, but I came across a similar problem where I was doing a presentation so I wrote an air app for my galaxy tab, and one for a mac running a projector and used the netconnection and netgroup classes to send position and navigation data from one to the other. Have a look at the RTMFP protocol
So, i have an idea im trying to make work.
I just recently bought a $10 clamp stand for 7-10 inch tablets that happens to fit my nexus 7 perfectly, and along with it came an idea to expand my current computer/desk setups abilities.
1. The stand has a weighted, rubber, 360 degree rotatable holster, that is waited enough to safely hang my nexus 7 off the edge of my desk, without risk of it dropping, making it look as if it is attached to the desk itself. that is where it is at the moment.
2. Face-recog: I want to get this interface on my computer, however for now face recognition works wonders on my nexus to unlock it when i sit down, when paired with (3.) i no longer have to touch my power button to wake the device (at expense of battery, which as my nexus is stationary, is no longer necessary)
3. Camera-motion-detection-wake: there is an app on the app store i bought to detect motion even on lock through the camera, when it does, it wakes the device which immediately starts face recognition, when i sit down, face detection will unlock my device.
4. (IDEA) Face recog for computer: If there is an app on the app store that can lock a windows/fedora/mac/ubuntu/mint device while the tablet screen is locked, i want to know about it. However to use multiple programs in sync, a face unlock program is available for windows as long as you have a webcam, if you set up your nexus as a wifi camera through an app on the play store, the nexus, and windows will be seeing the same image through the nexus to unlock your computer, and tablet, simultaniously. --Currently in motion to complete (4.)
5. Because of the voice recognition capability of the nexus 7, it would then extend your abilities to quickly gain knowledge on a subject without opening a window and using google, because of hot word detection, this makes it much easier to use on the nexus seven. (IDEA: i am currently looking for an app that seeks hotword detection while not inside of google voice so i can open google voice from my home screen (or any app) using voice)
6. Assistant, Speaktoit: This application is a degree more advanced then google now, and is freely available on the app store. i will be using a feature to replace google now with assistant by speaktoit, eliminating the need for me to press a button to continue to talk to my assistant.
7. XMBC: xmbc media center was recently released for android, and is installed on my nexus 7 currently, with it i should be able to keep a movie, show, music, or weather up without sacrificing productivity on my computer.
8. SPB shell: this nice, expensive, but nice, shell has a very advanced tablet interface that grants much more potential to a device that is using it. I currently have purchased this as it provides me immediate information, and a sophisticated note widget which i can keep on my desk, as my tablet is now stationary.
9. (IDEA Motion detection wake for both tablet and computer): motion detection can be performed the same way as step 4, using a program that uses the nexus 7's camera to wait for motion detection on my windows computer, both my tablet and computer, will wake the screen, and unlock upon me sitting down at my desk.
10. 1 keyboard, 2 devices: Using the wifi keyboard app originally created here on XDA-Developers, which is now freely available in the Play store. You can use your computers keyboard on both your computer, and your tablet, making your tablet much faster at completing tasks, as you are no longer limited in speed by an on-screen keyboard.
11. Instant messaging: This frees up your computers screen for productivity, while you can then chat on the tablet, using the same keyboard.
12. Audio from both devices, 1 headset: streaming your computers audio to an android device is simple, however streaming audio from an android device to your computer is much less complicated even than that. If you intend to use headphones, using an app that sends the audio from your nexus, to your computer, would allow you to use your tablet more effectively, as you would not miss notification sounds.
13. Talkatone: This allows you to place free phonecalls inside of the US on your tablet as long as you have wifi, with sprint and t-mobile, you can even keep your regular phone number, and recieve calls meant for your phone, on your tablet.
This setup with 2 nexus 7's will only increase computer productivity, same with 3, same with 4, and free up your screen space on your computer for things you want to do, while having things like (music, youtube, videos, social networks, weather, downloading) all on your tablet/tablets.
I will have a video of this setup working, how it will look , and demonstrate any increase in productivity, in the next week or so on youtube, and will embed it here for any who are interested.
I do want to ask though, if any of you out there that read this know of any applications i may not have heard of to help this process, or any other thing the nexus can do to increase productivity when stationary by your computer, Please feel free to add on or aid me in any way, i want this to look as nice as possible.
I see that the mini has HDMI, two USB and an Ethernet port.
1. Can I plug a 23 inch monitor into that HDMI port and will it be full screen?
2. Also, I have an external 1.5 TB hard drive that had its own power source, can I use that with the mini?
I have an aging HP tower computer that I'm looking to replace. I know that there mini isn't as powerful as a desk computer; I won't be able to compile a ROM for my Nexus 5X, or ruin the latest desktop game. I'm just looking for a system that can run some general office apps, such as I can get from the Play Store, and access the web. I have Amazon Prime so I do stream movies and TV shows.
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1. Yes
2. Yes, but installing apps on it is possible only with root
killerps said:
1. Yes
2. Yes, but installing apps on it is possible only with root
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Thank you. But, what do you mean it's only possible if we have root? I did read in another thread that the latest version took out the Play Store, but that it was still possible to install the Google Play Services. As far as Amazon you can just download the Underground app via the web.
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Yes to both. Amazon Video must be downloaded thru the browser thou.
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Google play store can be download thru the Remix Central app
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alfick3 said:
I see that the mini has HDMI, two USB and an Ethernet port.
1. Can I plug a 23 inch monitor into that HDMI port and will it be full screen? .
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Definitely. I have a 42 in tv connected to mine. Pretty good setup wizard for adjusting screen, scaling, but mine was good out of the box.
alfick3 said:
2. Also, I have an external 1.5 TB hard drive that had its own power source, can I use that with the mini?.
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Definitely, plus there is a micro SD slot. My external doesn't auto power so I just turn it on when I use it, no fault to the Mini. According to your stated use as a streaming machine, Kodi is very good on the Mini (using Jarvis from Play Store (and the Google Play Store app is loadable from installed app with latest updates; something about Google asking them to remove it stock since Jide weren't doing much to optimize apps but most tend to work anyway) and it came stock on original OS).
So while I have an external drive connected, between Kodi, the 16GB drive on board, the SD card, USB for thumb drive (the other has an air mouse/keyboard dongle), I don't use the external drive at all. Docs and pics best on Google drive anyway and there's an app for that.
alfick3 said:
I have an aging HP tower computer that I'm looking to replace. I know that there mini isn't as powerful as a desk computer;.
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Exactly why I got one! Much lower power use, quiet and small.
I still use a tower as my daily because I'm used to it and have a good setup with multiple screens and a desk and don't want to sit on the couch and use a small wireless keyboard mouse for docs and web search, but no reason not to move this to a desk when not using on TV, it's small and portable.
alfick3 said:
I won't be able to compile a ROM for my Nexus 5X, or ruin the latest desktop game. I'm just looking for a system that can run some general office apps, such as I can get from the Play Store, and access the web. I have Amazon Prime so I do stream movies and TV shows.
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Is there an Android app for compiling? Yes! Then you can probably do it.
Drawbacks: an occasional black screen flicker of a couple seconds; the IR sensor hasn't been developed and it picks up signals from other remotes and does weird things (Vizio remote volume down will make Kodi on Mini run video backwards; soundbar remote makes Mini go into power down mode that can't be cancelled); support troubleshooting is non-existent (if someone replies they'll ask dozens of questions, keep asking for more info, ask for a video of problem, yada yada, but no answers) check out the Jide Support pages and you'll see what I'm talking about.
This link makes it $49.99 and I wouldn't spend more than that on it. https://shop.jide.com/en/detail?pid=10&fcode=IB13MTTJLBTZTWOZZPYO
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Definitely. I have a 42 in tv connected to mine. Pretty good setup wizard for adjusting screen, scaling, but mine was good out of the box.
Definitely, plus there is a micro SD slot. My external doesn't auto power so I just turn it on when I use it, no fault to the Mini. According to your stated use as a streaming machine, Kodi is very good on the Mini (using Jarvis from Play Store (and the Google Play Store app is loadable from installed app with latest updates; something about Google asking them to remove it stock since Jide weren't doing much to optimize apps but most tend to work anyway) and it came stock on original OS).
So while I have an external drive connected, between Kodi, the 16GB drive on board, the SD card, USB for thumb drive (the other has an air mouse/keyboard dongle), I don't use the external drive at all. Docs and pics best on Google drive anyway and there's an app for that.
Exactly why I got one! Much lower power use, quiet and small.
I still use a tower as my daily because I'm used to it and have a good setup with multiple screens and a desk and don't want to sit on the couch and use a small wireless keyboard mouse for docs and web search, but no reason not to move this to a desk when not using on TV, it's small and portable.
Is there an Android app for compiling? Yes! Then you can probably do it.
Drawbacks: an occasional black screen flicker of a couple seconds; the IR sensor hasn't been developed and it picks up signals from other remotes and does weird things (Vizio remote volume down will make Kodi on Mini run video backwards; soundbar remote makes Mini go into power down mode that can't be cancelled); support troubleshooting is non-existent (if someone replies they'll ask dozens of questions, keep asking for more info, ask for a video of problem, yada yada, but no answers) check out the Jide Support pages and you'll see what I'm talking about.
This link makes it $49.99 and I wouldn't spend more than that on it. https://shop.jide.com/en/detail?pid=10&fcode=IB13MTTJLBTZTWOZZPYO
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Thank you for all the great info. I've been seeing you, and others talk about Jodi; what is that?
Edit: I just answered my own question and looked it up. So, can't I just download the Amazon Underground app from the web, log in with my Prime login details and then download the Amazon video app?
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Nope got sideload. http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/amazon...azon-video-3-0-73-11301-android-apk-download/
alfick3 said:
Thank you for all the great info. I've been seeing you, and others talk about Jodi; what is that?
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Yeah, know you mean Kodi.
If you don't know...you be missin' out big!!!
Basically it's more than you can imagine media wise, streamed to most devices (streamed so no P2P downloading, saving and waiting on big files, abuse letters from ISP, none of that). When new to it install on whatever device and then start with a simple addon like Exodus, not a whole special build as that is confusing for the newcomer (blew my mind, too many choices, confusion). That will stream tons of tv shows, movies, sports, etc. Then there are specialized addons for music, concerts, racing, anime, old movies and tv, etc. Initial set up may look complicated but just follow instructions from one of the thousand web pages and/or youtube videos. Even my wife can handle it all once we cut the cable tv cord, and she much prefers it.
Basically it's freakin' amazing and after a decades of paying and it going to $150 a month to watch a couple shows, baseball and formula 1, I feel we've paid our dues (I'd guess $25,000). Still pay $30 a year for the MLB app, and of course the internet bill.
Yeah, that's what I get for sending before I double checked that spell checker didn't change anything. Stupid autocorrect.
Thanks again for all the great info.
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I am successfully streaming myself playing Elite: Dangerous live on Nvidia GeForce Now cloud gaming service using OBS Studio. What I would like to do now is get some audio/video green screened in. I am working with a dumpier older pc. Not a potato though. I don't have a camera or microphone, but I do however have a nice Samsung Galaxy Note 5 with a sweet 1080p or better video recording and can set it up on a tripod. Is there a set of tools anyone could suggest to feed in the audio/video from the Note 5 to my pc and green screen or box overlay with the OBS cast? I have it casting to Twitch and Youtube Gaming when I play.
Any app or way to get the video streamed from the phone to the pc directly to OBS Studio or anyone know of an individual app that I could pull video from the phone, then have it "always-on-top" and then I can have OBS cast it as it's own window or something?
It's an N920A model Note 5.
I'm a noob to this obviously. Any advice would be super appreciated.
*UPDATE* Easily solved with some research. DroidCam to the pc, then easily pulled up as a capture device in OBS Studio. Leaving here in case anyone else ever needs this as a reference. Hollar if you wanna watch me fly around in space exploring stuff and sometimes blowing up pixels.
So I used to use DrX on my Tab S4. I could hook HDMI up t my TV (I have an older dumb TV with a Chromecast, and AFAIK, DEX does not work with Chromecast), and have the DEX desktop on my TV, but the android desktop on my tablet. I could watch a video on the TV, but have the tablet as a trackpad or read a book on Moon+.
With the Tab S8 Plus, I hooked it up the same way, but got screen mirroring in DEX. This is the worst of all worlds! At least if it was an extended desktop, I'd have extra workspace. But it was mirroring? And I don't see a way to turn mirroring off?
Can anyone help me get back to either extended DEX displays or better the old Android on tablet and DEX on TV?
Thanks,
Joe
OK, I answered my own question: I read about 6 webpages and watched three videos, to finally find out that to have separate desktops (tv DEX, tablet Android), you need to enable "Start DEX on HDMI Connection". Then when you plug it in, it opens separate desktops: DEX on the monitor; android native or trackpad on the tablet.
How intuitive is that?
Any other quirks with DEX?
Thanks,
Joe
Thank you for posting the solution!