On Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 4:48 PM, Daniel Pocock<dan...@pocock.com.au> wrote: > > > Evan Hisey wrote: >> On Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 4:47 AM, Daniel Pocock<dan...@pocock.com.au> wrote: >> >>> >>> I've tested freevused from my 6680, seems to work well. >>> >>> However, I have an Android based phone too. This phone has a large >>> screen and a decent browser, so is it possible to do all the remote >>> control activities (e.g. changing channels) through the web interface? >>> From what I've seen on the default install, the web interface only >>> allows you to schedule recordings and check status. >>> >>> Also, is there any plan to make an Android version of freevused, or has >>> anyone started such a project? >>> >>> >> >> You will need to enable the web remote in the local_conf.py. >> >> > I finally figured it out - the `Freevo WebRemote' link on the main page > (http://localhost:8080) is not very prominent where it sits just above > the search box. Maybe `WebRemote' should be a menu button on the menu > bar across the top? > > Anyway, here are the results from Android: > - if I click the `Freevo WebRemote' link, nothing happens > - if I go to the Android browser settings, and enable pop-ups, clicking > the link displays a blank pop-up > - if I manually enter the URL, http://server-ip:8080/webremote.rpy then > it does work > > It seems to look best with the phone in the vertical position, but you > still have to scroll a little. If you zoom to fit it all in, then the > buttons become a bit small and hard to press with the touch pad. > > The words `Freevo WebRemote' appear in the HTML title and also in the > page itself - removing this from the page would allow more room for the > buttons on a tiny screen like this. > > Also, it may be desirable to offer a more compact button layout. > Browser detection could probably be used to show the more compact layout > by default on handheld devices. > > Technically, the buttons seem to work fine, and the only real hassle is > that you have to unlock the screen every time you want to change channel. > Good points, Can you add these as a feature request for the Title change and a bug report on the problems with getting to the web remote so duncan can keep track of them.
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