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Devices => Apple iPad, iPhone, iPod, Airplay => Topic started by: andrewt on January 15, 2013, 01:30:29 pm

Title: Best way/format to stream video to ipad?
Post by: andrewt on January 15, 2013, 01:30:29 pm

Sorry if this seems a little newb-ish--I'm a pretty experienced MC user but I have little experience with Apple devices. We got my mom an ipad 2 and I'm trying to figure out the best way for her to watch DVDs on it.

I'm going to experiment right after I finish this post, but so far I know I have to use WebGizmo to stream to the ipad (I already have Media Network setup). I haven't ripped a DVD with MC yet, but I can't seem to find any options for DVD ripping... can I rip/encode a DVD in MC in a format that can be streamed by the ipad (without transcoding)?

Title: Re: Best way/format to stream video to ipad?
Post by: rjm on January 15, 2013, 01:43:12 pm

If you mean streaming dvd video in it's original ifo/vob format I have no experience and cannot make a recommendation.
For streaming mp4 video you cannot beat JRemote.
For streaming all other video types I recommend Air Video.
For copying all video types to the iPad and playing locally I recommend AVPlayerHD.

Title: Re: Best way/format to stream video to ipad?
Post by: MrC on January 15, 2013, 01:45:22 pm

I'm using AirAV and find it works well.

Rip in MC, enable the Media Network and AirAV sees the content.

Title: Re: Best way/format to stream video to ipad?
Post by: rjm on January 15, 2013, 01:53:09 pm

Quote from: MrC on January 15, 2013, 01:45:22 pm

I'm using AirAV and find it works well.

Have not heard of this. It does not seem to be available in the Canadian iTunes store.

Title: Re: Best way/format to stream video to ipad?
Post by: MrC on January 15, 2013, 02:12:17 pm

Apparently there are some name changes and two versions.  This might help:

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I got it free, and it seems to be free periodically.

Title: Re: Best way/format to stream video to ipad?
Post by: andrewt on January 15, 2013, 02:24:20 pm

So it looks like it's called Ace Player, right? Just want to make sure I get the right one, as it's $2.99. Are you just ripping it normally in MC?

How does this compare to webgizmo?

Title: Re: Best way/format to stream video to ipad?
Post by: MrC on January 15, 2013, 02:38:42 pm

WebGizmo is fine for quick, single use, but I find it a but clumsy.

It appears the software is now called Ace Player.  Mine keeps updating, and retains the name as AirAV.  It appears the author didn't understand the restrictions / requirement around AC3, so two versions were created.  The AirAV name isn't available in the AppStore, but is redirected to Ace Player.

I don't have a huge about of time on the app, so if it is not urgent, you might wait until it is free and then download.

Title: Re: Best way/format to stream video to ipad?
Post by: andrewt on January 15, 2013, 02:43:49 pm

Does stream straight from your PC or does it use MC to access the files (like webgizmo)? I would assume the former...

I might just try it, $3 isn't that much.

Title: Re: Best way/format to stream video to ipad?
Post by: MrC on January 15, 2013, 02:46:02 pm

It uses any DLNA server.  I'm using MC for that (hence the Media Network reference in my first post).

If there's a file format you want me to quickly test, let me know.

Title: Re: Best way/format to stream video to ipad?
Post by: andrewt on January 15, 2013, 03:07:06 pm

Thanks. I'm just looking for a format that MC can easily rip and that's supported by the iPad--any suggestions?

Edit-I just streamed an mp4 using webgizmo and it worked well. Does ace player just have a better interface/organization?