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Author Topic: NEW: Gizmo 2 -- Stream to Android, play to a DLNA Server, control Theater View  (Read 133201 times)

canuck123

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I installed GIZMO2 on my Motorola Xoom Wifi tablet and I am able to view and listen to my Media Center no problem. I would like to know if it is possible to use Gizmo as a remote to control music from my JRiver media server but have it streamed over to my Samsung home theatre blueray player.

At this time I am able to connect from the blueray home theatre unit and see the JRiver server but I cannot control what is being played from the Gizmo app on my Xoom Android tablet.

Thanks a bunch ,,,
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In Gizmo, can you open the library on your MC Server?  If so, you can play to the Samsung BDP if you select it in Gizmo.

Not all devices are DLNA Renderers.  See the DLNA topic on our wiki for more information.
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canuck123

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In Gizmo, can you open the library on your MC Server?  If so, you can play to the Samsung BDP if you select it in Gizmo.

Not all devices are DLNA Renderers.  See the DLNA topic on our wiki for more information.

Yes I am able to enter the access code in Gizmo and the I get the following options:

Choose Where to Play
Here
Server

Choose A server to play from
Steve-PC (my access code)
New server....

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Use device as a Theater View remote

I chose "Use device as a theater view remote" and looking at my computer I was able to navigate quite well with the Android remote and media Center.

My question is, can I get what I see and play on my desktop sent to the Samsung BDP and continue to control it via the remote ?
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bob

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Yes I am able to enter the access code in Gizmo and the I get the following options:

Choose Where to Play
Here
Server

Choose A server to play from
Steve-PC (my access code)
New server....

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Use device as a Theater View remote

I chose "Use device as a theater view remote" and looking at my computer I was able to navigate quite well with the Android remote and media Center.

My question is, can I get what I see and play on my desktop sent to the Samsung BDP and continue to control it via the remote ?

It appears that your Samsung player is not a renderer. We have two Sammy BDP's here and neither are renderers. Rendering support is not required to get DLNA certification. Some devices do, others don't. For example, the Sony PS3 doesn't but our Sony Bravia TV does. There is no consistency in this area by device manufacturers.
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canuck123

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OK thanks for the help.
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aconitic

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Hi there,

Sorry to ask this basic question but, would it be possible to use gizmo on a tablet (as a remote to control MC) via a W7 adhoc network ?

I have no router, just wireless network card on both computer/tablet.
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Any chance we can get a configurable option for what is presented as the filename in Gizmo?  Something like Options->Theater View->Advanced->File caption.

I have a DNLA device that insists on showing files in alphabetical order, no matter how I have the view in WebGizmo configured.  What I want is to be able to configure MC to present S[Season]E[Episode] - [Name] for TV shows, so I can at least figure out which episode is next.

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Are you configuring the correct area?  DLNA configuration is under Add or configure DLNA servers... > Customize views...

You can add your own categories, which presents details as you want.  If you create a category which includes:

   S[Season]E[Episode] - [Name]

When you drill down, you'll be presented with the list as you want.
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JIMV

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How does one remove an obsolete server from the server list in Gizmo??
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gwikse

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Is if possible to set the volume on an IR device through the MCE emitter from gizmo?
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jsimo01

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Will the ability to toggle/cycle repeat modes be added at some point?

Thanks
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Rudy81

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Recently upgraded to MC17 and started using Gizmo on my Droid X2.  What a great app!!!  I can control my MC17 from anywhere in the house.  My HTPC streams music from an unRaid server to MC17. Very, very nice work!  I hope you can get a similar app for the iPhone and iPad in the near future. 
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Thank you for the links.  I was looking at using the Web Gizmo on those devices, but I hope those Apps work similar to the Android App on my Droid.

I'll let you know how they work for me.  This has all been worth the upgrade price.  Thank you for all your work JRiver!

Edit. I didn't realize those apps were for purchase.  I'll have to read up on them prior to spending the money.
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i believe Webgizmo would work too, But ive not played with any of the 3 as of yet...You may want to ask around and get other users opinions.
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Thank you for the links.  I was looking at using the Web Gizmo on those devices, but I hope those Apps work similar to the Android App on my Droid.

I'll let you know how they work for me.  This has all been worth the upgrade price.  Thank you for all your work JRiver!

Edit. I didn't realize those apps were for purchase.  I'll have to read up on them prior to spending the money.
They are FAR superior.  I LOVE JRemote.  But I do use MyRiver for streaming remotely when PlugPLayer is acting up.

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Any chance you'll release one for Windows Phone? :)
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Rudy81

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I just finished playing with the WebGizmo Remote on an iPad and iPhone 4. This is within my LAN.  Relatively fast response, although not as quick as my Android. GUI could be a little more polished, but it works very well as is.  A few of the reviews on the linked software are not good, and once you part with your $10, it doesn't matter if you like the app or not. For the time being, the Web interface does what I need.  I hope in time JRiver will improve on the web interface. 

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dcb1266

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Downloaded gizmo to android tablet,can use play to server  and theatre remote but cannot use play here,folders load press audio then albums pick album pick song then get message you're on the bus resume  playback,any help much appreciated.
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JimH

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Downloaded gizmo to android tablet,can use play to server  and theatre remote but cannot use play here,folders load press audio then albums pick album pick song then get message you're on the bus resume  playback,any help much appreciated.
What is the device?  It may not have a suitable player. 

Does WebGizmo work?
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dcb1266

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onda vi40 elite running Android 4.0.3.Have tried N7player,mxplayer,real player and the basic android music player that was on the tablet.
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JimH

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Did you try updating MC?  147 is the current build.
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dcb1266

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MC updated,tried webgizmo allworks accept playing here on tablet goes all the way to single song chosen art work loaded and then its as if its trying to load the song but can.'http://HTTP://jriver.com/webgizmo.html.Also tried http://wg.jriver.com/your_access_key with my access key,just says library server not found.Thanks for your help so far.
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JimH

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Are you testing from inside your network?  Or outside?
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Inside
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JIMV

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Have a new bit or weirdness...I updated two servers to .147 and my wireless one works fine with Gizmo but the wired one requires that I turn MC on before GIZMO sees it...

I updated Gizmo a few weeks ago but have no idea how to discover the version it is running. This is on my internal network.
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JimH

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Run Media Server at Windows Start.  The setting is under Startup.
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dcb1266

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Tried cpl times,player works, playing here does not also also uninstalled gizmo and then reinstalled as was mentioned elsewere,no luck will try installing cpl more players.Everything else working really nicely with gizmo and webgizmo.
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JimH

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Try WebGizmo from another device on your network.  Anything with a browser.  That might tell you if the problem is on the server side or on the client.
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Run Media Server at Windows Start.  The setting is under Startup.

Thanks...
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dcb1266

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used samsung galaxy s2. gizmo worked could not seem to get webgizmo to work
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JimH

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could not seem to get webgizmo to work
Odd.  They use the same server so they should both work.

Double check the access key and that you have selected "Inside".
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dcb1266

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Access key  was correct  just had to put user name and password in a few times all seemed ok untill tried to play single track art work there but its as though music cant transfer from mc to playing here.
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Access key  was correct  just had to put user name and password in a few times all seemed ok untill tried to play single track art work there but its as though music cant transfer from mc to playing here.
Do you notice different behavior between the "Play All" selection and just trying to play a single track? They use somewhat different playback logic.
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dcb1266

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through gizmo says preparing for a few seconds then you're onthe bus resume playback.Webgizmo press play all box comes up save as: put something in the box press ok download symbal appears then says download complete, strange.
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JimH

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A new version is available with some fixes for Android 4.0 and 4.1.
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Ok thanks will try that.Have tried  a few more media players to the tablet,still no luck
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jsimo01

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Will the ability to toggle/cycle repeat modes be added at some point?

Repeat Now Playing, Current Item, etc. ??
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A new version is available with some fixes for Android 4.0 and 4.1.

Is Play Store taking some time to get this update? I still see...

Updated:
    April 6, 2012
Current Version:
    17.0.119
Requires Android:
    1.6 and up



But the release notes show:

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Changed: Improved support for Android 4.0 / 4.1.
Fixed: Pausing playback (instead of stopping) would not let the device sleep.

Thanks,
Osho
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JimH

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Please give it a few minutes and try again.  I think it's fixed.
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Please give it a few minutes and try again.  I think it's fixed.

I still don't see it - maybe it is device dependent? Anyone able to see a version dated later than April?

Thanks,
Osho
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JimH

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I still don't see it - maybe it is device dependent? Anyone able to see a version dated later than April?

Thanks,
Osho
My fault.  Please try again.
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working here
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I do see new Gizmo update now.. It did fix the 3-dot menu issue I referred in another thread in this forum. Thanks a lot!

Osho
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Posts about empty albums were moved here:
http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=73557.0
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Re: NEW: Gizmo 2 -- Stream to Android, play to a DLNA Server, control Theater View
« Reply #296 on: September 03, 2012, 07:33:04 am »

Gizmo works great for audio on my Droid Razr Maxx, but when I try to play video it tells me I need to install Flash Player.  I'm not really sure which Flash Player it's referring to...?
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I can't figure out how to see the current playlist.. I can get to the now playing screen that shows the currently playing song.. but is there a way to see the playlist of stuff playing now?  
edit:  hmm if I choose to play an entire album, there's a playlist icon on the playing now screen on the bottom left.. but if I only play individual songs that icon isn't there?
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Having a problem. i have the latest stable version of media centre 18.0.158 and the latest version of gizmo for android. Tried it on Samsung Galaxy S2 and Motorola Xoom - neither will show artist - the connection just resets every time. They both work fine with album or genre but not artist. Webgizmo does work for me on both platforms with artist, but is not suitable because I have a big music collection.
Any help appreciated.
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Having a problem. i have the latest stable version of media centre 18.0.158 and the latest version of gizmo for android. Tried it on Samsung Galaxy S2 and Motorola Xoom - neither will show artist - the connection just resets every time. They both work fine with album or genre but not artist. Webgizmo does work for me on both platforms with artist, but is not suitable because I have a big music collection.
Any help appreciated.

It could be timing out, or there could be a certain artist name causing problems.

How large is the library, how fast is the server, and are there any strange characters in the artist column?

Thanks.
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