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[Android Apps and Games] Sid32:
Can you make it so that if the windows app isn't running, but vlc is open it skips the error message and opens the main vlc page?
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
It's little tricky to do that, because VLC connection starts after going to VLC Control page. To check weather VLC is running or not, I have to start VLC connection in the 'apps list' page, it takes quite sometime to do that. However I'll look into it finda better solution. For now, if VMR Connect is not running on computer and VLC is running, simply use 'Auto Connect' in computers list page, it will prompt you to enter VLC password, then if password is correct, it will directly take you to VLC Control page.

I hope that helps, if you have any questions let me know.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Sid32:
The annoying thing is that I just want to open and get to vlc page quickly, but that damn popup slows me down.
[Android Apps and Games] Tarkanbulan:
Hi this app is amazing

One question, any possibility to stream sound by app, listening by phone?

I am using soundwire to use my mobile.

Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] richardmace:
Hello, since latest update (December 2020) gestures feature is broken for me. Doesn't work at all on any of my VLC systems.
[Android Apps and Games] MiZoSpaDe:
I liked it and bought the premium version, the only downside that notification controls looks old on android 11
[Android Apps and Games] till22:
I only use it so it's always on top no matter how many folders you add. I just changed it to "+" and the issue is "fixed" for me, so don't even bother spending any time on it! ;) I also sent you an e-mail for the beta versions.

My suggestion to the other problem about saving folder locations would would be maybe replacing the "..." button by a "save to..." button (I'm talking about the button for the options "add to playlist" and "save this folder"). I found it immediately, but I can understand if some people have difficulties finding it.

Thanks for your prompt reply!
[Android Apps and Games] Ch3vr0n:
yeah saved folders work but that's not the functionality i mean :)

When you swipe down the play info, the app defaults to C:\Users\<username>\Documents, my request is that instead of opening there to have it slide down to the last opened folder. Example: I start playback of Y:\AVIs\Complete Series\<seriesname>\S1\ep1.avi, so when i swipe down, instead of defaulting to C:\Users\<username>\Documents, the app would open automatically at Y:\AVIs\Complete Series\<seriesname>\S1 (and subsequently list the files there). Get it?

See attached image (had to rar it due to resolution/filesize restrictions)

** edit ** what does the N/A stand for. I assume it has something to do with no subtitles being used. So suggestion instead of using N/A why not change it to "No Subtitles" or something :)

Now i know not everyone may want it that way, so perhaps to have the OPTION in settings to have it behave like that would be a way to implement it.
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
I got your mail and Thanks for the suggestions :)

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Sorry Right now I am outside, so couldn't see the image.

When you first open the app, it doesn't know your/user TV series folder. So it opens the documents folder. From there you can navigate to any folder in any drive(lets assume you opened TV series folder) . Then switch to controls screen or playlistscreen then go back to browse list. There you will see whichever the folder you opened (in your case TV series folder not documents folder). That's how it's working on my phone,

If it's not on your device, let me know.

And I know that using home button for documents folder is waste, so my idea is to give users option to set whichever folder they want for that button. (in your case, if you add TV series folder for home button, then whenever you use the app with associated PC. Just tap home button, it opens TV series folder). If you think that's a good idea, ill add that future in upcoming version.

And thank you once again :)
[Android Apps and Games] Ch3vr0n:
When you'll open the attached rar file you'll see it's not working. Atleast not on my nexus 7 v2 (where the screenies are from), nor my phone. The left side of the image will explain shows the played file pointing the the right side of the image with the playlist info halfway down. On the top of that right side image, you'll see on the top it still defaulted to the documents folder. Same on both tablet and phone.

Your home suggestion is nice but not the same, as i won't always be watching series ;).

Also "Prevent Screen Lock" might need a string update. Disabling it didn't turn of screen until the app was restarted. Then it worked, so it would seem direct toggling wouldn doesn't work (atleast not my tab). Perhaps change to "Prevent screen lock (may require app restart)".
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
Nice,

.I'll look in to all of those issues. I'll update you. BTW I appreciate your honest feedback.
[Android Apps and Games] Ch3vr0n:
It's the least I can do. This thing blows all those other remote apps out of the water in both setup and user-friendliness. Extremely easy to use. No doubt this thing will be the number 1 remote app for vlc in no time

Verstuurd vanaf mijn Nexus 7 met Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
Thanks :) I will make it even better.
[Android Apps and Games] supergaijin:
I just found your app thanks to the forum news article. I've installed it and tested it out and here are my findings:

1) very clear instructions, but the images for the VLC settings are a bit small. that's no issue for me, though.

2) the UI is really great, and it's easy to find my way to my video files!

3) I had a minor issue connecting to two computers - if VLC was open in both computers while I was trying to set them up, then each time I select autoconnect, it would create an additional connection as computer 2, 3, etc., but the files shown each time were still for computer #1. I was able to connect to the two computers by closing VLC on the computer I wasn't connecting to and then following the same steps for the other computer to make sure I connected right. now that I have both computers connected I can easily control them both simultaneously.

4) is it possible to control more than one VLC window on one computer at the same time? I usually have two windows open at once on the same computer, so watch two different series without mixing their play order up. If it can't be done I don't mind, but it would be a nice addition.

5) I haven't had the issue Ch3vr0n mentioned with the directory defaulting to the "home" directory all the time. I did save a file directory to go to when I want, and that has been remembered and works fine. I noticed that it doesn't open the last file directory when the app is restarted, though. Is it possible to add a setting to change the home directory?

thanks again for your hard work, this is really a great way to have less disruption while watching our shows!
[Android Apps and Games] Ch3vr0n:
About your 2) i have to agree. The playlist UI could use some spicing up on the graphics part. Since adarshurs likes my honesty, I'll be honest on that too. It makes me feel like we're back in the monochrome era. Graphics are a bit lacking/bland on the playlist screen part. Especially if you start thinking about android L and 'Material Design' UI.

About your 5) that's because your saving a directory. I'm not, completely different thing. Of course the bookmark stays, I'm not talking about that. I'm talking about the fact that when u swipe the playlist window down it defaults to the 'documents' folder, I would like the functionality there that it opens the 'last opened folder' aka the folder that holds the file that is being played by vlc or was last played (if file playback was stopped). That is a completely different issue from the 'save folder' feature.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn Nexus 7 met Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] pbergonzi:
hotspot?

Nice app.

Phone is hotspot and computer used wifi to connect to it. Haven't yet managed to get the app to connect to the computer even with proper ip. If I turn on wifi on the phone, it cuts the hotspot function and computer has no ip address.
[Android Apps and Games] ripper4590:
Looking forward to the day when this remote could work even when the phone and PC are not on the same network, for folks with different ISP and Mobile Data providers. Something like 'win8controller'.
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
Thanks detailed feedback.

Hi supergaijin,

I like to thank you for detailed feedback.

1. Thanks and actually VLC Mobile Remote app is available on Windows Phone from long time, there also I am using same images (with same manner showed in android app), but nobody have complained that images are small. So it is not a problem to any/most people. But images are quite large in tablets screen.

2. Thank you again. As [MENTION=1754043]Ch3vr0n[/MENTION] mentioned it still looks dull, I'll use flat icons (colored) in future to make it more attractive.

3. Here is how to use the app with two computers, if both computers (A & B) and android device on same network

a. Setup and connect the app as usual with computer A.

b. Close VLC on computer A (If you want to connect the app to computer B, it is necessary to close VLC on computer A. Other wise app does not know which one to connect (A or B), so it chooses whichever it finds first) .

c. Then Setup and connect the app as usual with computer B.

Now you will have two computers in the list (by default computer 1 and computer 2).

After that open VLC on computer A (Keep the VLC running on computer B), then select the computer you want to connect (A or B in the list by default computer 1 or 2) or you can use by switching between them . ( I think that's how you are already using it :) )

Every time you use Auto connect, it creates a new computer in the list. So use it for only once (Unless you want to connect the app to different computer) , then always choose from the computer list.

4. I think it is not possible to control two or more instances of VLC on same computer (I am not 100% sure , I need some more time to research. I'll post you back )

5. Even in my computer it is working fine. I don't know why he is facing that issue. I'll look in to it.

Thank you once again :)

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Hi [MENTION=1754043]Ch3vr0n[/MENTION],

I saw the images you sent and I have tested the app again on multiple computers and phones. But the none of them are facing the issue that you mentioned. Anyway it may related to your computer OS or VLC. So can you tell me which OS you are using on your PC and which version of VLC player on it?.

May be you should try the app by completely uninstalling and installing it again.

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Hi [MENTION=5310043]pbergonzi[/MENTION],

Thanks,

If you use different phone for hotspot to connect your phone and PC, app will work. But using the same phone for hotspot and remote control, it does not work. However I'll research on this, if possible I'll support this feature on future updates.
[Android Apps and Games] supergaijin:
I have a phablet (note 3), and I was using it in portrait mode. again, I didn't have an issue, so no complaints from me.

one thing I haven't tried just yet, which chevron hints at but doesn't say specifically, may be that the issue occurs if your playlist is a certain number of items. how many items were in your playlist when the issue occurs, chevron? does it still happen with only 5 items?
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
I don't think number of play list items have any effect on it.

Hi [MENTION=4140365]supergaijin[/MENTION],

I don't think number of play list items have any effect on it. And to know what exactly his problem is see the image attached.

In his case, when he swipes down to access browse list, it always shows the documents folder list instead of previous folder which he opened (TV series folder which is Y:\\ ..\..\. .. Joan of Aracadia\S2 )
[Android Apps and Games] supergaijin:
thanks for posting his picture. I couldn't see it attached to his message earlier. I can't recreate that issue myself. do you already have some debugging set up in your app to find the cause? I'd be happy to send a log from a phone it's working fine on, if needed

P.S. one more requested option: pausing the video keeps the computer screen on. I'd like to be able to stop the video. is that possible?
[Android Apps and Games] till22:
I don't have this problem either, checked that yesterday. When I swipe down I get the directory where the file I'm playing is in. Which brings me to a

SUGGESTION:

When swiping down to go to the folder the file is in, change the colour of the file that is being played. That way you dont have to search for the name in the list and see it immediately :)
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
[MENTION=4877601]ripper4590[/MENTION]

Thanks

I'll think about it. In the future I may add that future. but it depends on how many people want it.

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Hi [MENTION=4140365]supergaijin[/MENTION],

It is working fine on my devices and my friends devices (and yours device and [MENTION=5969049]till22[/MENTION] 's too ) . So let him replay first, He may be missing something or may be we are ( Regarding convey his message to us or the way we are understanding it :) ).

And If I want, I'll definitely ask your help.

Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] till22:
Thanks for replying so promptly!

I'm really not missing anything, the app is great "as is". I only have some suggestions which you could, but not HAVE to take in consideration. The only one I could think of right now would be:

When swiping down to go to the folder the file is in, change the colour of the file that is being played. That way you dont have to search for the name in the list and see it immediately. A different method would be putting a "play" icon in front or after the file playing in VLC atm. This is especially handy when watching various episodes marked with S02EXX, this way you don't have to check what episode you're watching right now.

I only tested if the app worked fine etc., but if I have some other suggestions I'll make sure to inform you!
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
[MENTION=5969049]till22[/MENTION],

Good suggestion, But user keep browsing from different folders in different drives, So need to compare all the files names with playing file name, it consumes more resource and delay in showing list. But I'll implement it if it really useful.

Instead, I can make it highlight/change the color only once when user select/play a file in the list, and keep highlighting unless user in that folder, if he browse back and forth and comes back to playing file folder, then I cannot highlight. It creates confusion to user. Actually user already can see which file is playing at looking at the bottom. (So again is it really useful?)

If you have any suggestion to improve this idea and if you know how it is more useful, please let me know.

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Thank you, you are right, now it also make sense to me. I'll definitely consider it and will think about it how can I implement it (in a better way).
[Android Apps and Games] till22:
How much delay do you think it could consume in showing the complete list? <200ms, no? That delay is almost negligible for a pretty handy feature. Again, this is only my PERSONAL preference. Yesterday I had a list open with this format:

Serie name S01E01

Serie name S01E02

Serie name S01E03

Serie name S01E04

Serie name S01E05

(etc.)

It makes it a little more convenient to wait 200ms for the list to load and then see immediately which file is playing. Checking below which episode ist playing and then searching it in the list takes about 2-3 second I'd say. Oh, here another argument: when the file has finished (so when you are actually going to take your phone to scroll to the next one), there's no way to tell which one you just saw. If I recall correclty.. I'm at work right now so I can't check, sorry.
[Android Apps and Games] local_root:
Problem in connecting

i did everything as mentioned in the explanation videos.i have setip vlc 2.1.0 version..but when i connect form mobile it says VLC not found.

i am using a dial up connection and i have created hotspot network , my nexus5 is connected to through that hotspot network..(sharing connection from my pc to mobile)..plz provide possible solution
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
Hi [MENTION=5565399]local_root[/MENTION],

Do this small test on your PC

1. Start VLC on your PC and make sure you have setup it as shown in Video .

2. Then on your computer browser's address bar type http://localhost:8080 then hit enter, you will be asked to enter username and password, just leave the user name empty and type the password you set on VLC. Then you will be able to control VLC from browser. If not, you have not setup VLC correctly (re do the set up and check firewall).

if you successfully able to control VLC from browser, repeat the test number 2 with this address http://[U]your computer address[/U]:8080 . then let me know what happens.
[Android Apps and Games] local_root:
HI adarsh thanks for quick reply..i am able to access in my computer broweser

1. htttp://localhost:8080 working

2. http://192.168.1.37.1:8080 working
[Android Apps and Games] local_root:
screenshot of my configure network

Below is the screenshot of my configured network connection with the hosted network
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
Then it should work on app too.

Anyway do the same thing on your android device browser with http://192.168.1.37.1:8080 (not localhost and Make sure your computer IP address has not changed)

If it works, app should also work. But if does not let me know. I'll help you out.
[Android Apps and Games] local_root:
it's not working in my mobile browser..

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info: in the above screen show LOCAL area network 13 showing the ip adress 192.168.137.1 and when i my mobile connection to hotspot it getting ip 192:168:137:17 through DHCP
[Android Apps and Games] till22:
Make sure your subnet mask is on 255.255.255.0. If the DHCP server is still giving wrong IP addresses you could setup fixed IPs on both PC and mobile and check if it works that way.
[Android Apps and Games] local_root:
subnet mask is correct..i am getting correct ip via dhcp..that y i am able to use internet in my mobile..

INfo: i am able to ping 192.168.137.1 from mobile terminal
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
Then there should be some problem with your hot spot network or dialup connection. If possible test it on other network (WiFi or mobile phone hotspot). I need some time to investigate this issue (I haven't tested the app on dialup connection) , then I'll post you back.

Before that could you give some more info about how you are connecting your PC and phone to network? Are you using Data card (Internet dongle)? and everything you know about it.

Thank you :)
[Android Apps and Games] local_root:
Information about hotspot connection

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Below are the information related to my network.

1. I am using relaince netconnect+ CDMA dongel., so i am getting ip adress from isp is 115.241:xx.xx

2. i am using window inbuilt hostednetwork which is used for sharing internet connection to other pc ,phone or tablet.

3.i have created a hotstednetwork in my window machine ...

4. in the adapter setting i have check mark the sharing connection

5.in my mobile it will show wifi network of shared connection from my pc.and i am connected to it.
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
thank you, I'll get back to you :)
[Android Apps and Games] Ch3vr0n:
OS: Vista Ultimate X64

VLC: 2.1.5 (latest)

Both tablet and device are running kitkat 4.4.4. Nexus 7 is rooted, full stock. Phone is running rom mentioned below.

Tried reinstalling. Started file, swiped down playlist info, still defaulted to "Documents" folder
[Android Apps and Games] local_root:
i am using window 8.1 and device is Nexus5 running 4.4.4. i have tries 2.10 and 2.1.5 vlc... none of them are working..i am able open vlc web interface using 192.168.137.1:8080 ip in my desktop...i am able to ping that ip in my nexus..
[Android Apps and Games] SacredDeviL666:
your pc and the mobile should be connected to the same ip address...

if you are using a wifi router it assigns different ip address per device its connected to as specified from dchp ip pool address....( you can disable dchp to avoid this happening but if you are isp has a limitation of number of system which could be connected to particular then you are using up 1 license just for a remote, so better to assign the dchp ip which was given to your system manually onto your phone)

so if you are connected to your pc via a router and your phone via a hotspot then its not going to happen because i doubt hotspot will let you connect to the actual ip of pc.

so connect your mobile to router and then assign the same ip as assigned to your system also make sure the vlc setup helper is allowed through firewall

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[Android Apps and Games] local_root:
i dont have any physicle router...i have only data card which i am using in my desktop and am sharing that same connection to my mobile using the window's inbuild hostednetwork hotspote which will let you share your internet connection using your wifi adapter...
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
Hi,

Most probably firewall is blocking the connection of port 8080. That's why it is not working.

here is how to unblock it on Windows , Control Panel -> System and Security - >Windows Firewall -> Allow an app or feature through Firewall -> a window will open (screenshot below) , click 'change Settings', then you can able to allow the apps through Firewall. So for VLC Media Player allow (check) both public and private check box, press OK.

After that let me know what happens.
[Android Apps and Games] SacredDeviL666:
we've cleared the doubt didn't we :p
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
Hi [MENTION=1205214]SacredDeviL666[/MENTION],

We are talking about VLC Mobile Remote, if you are using the app you are mentioned (screenshots) , then give it a try for VLC Mobile Remote.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] local_root:
hi adarsh..so your app only work through lan mode? and even i am on same internet connection it wont work right?

firwall is disable in my pc.. if your app work through only lan mode then my network wont work..
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
yes app works only on LAN not through internet. But I don't understand why it is not working on your PC. (Anyway I'll try ( using Data card) that on my laptop tomorrow. ).
[Android Apps and Games] pbergonzi:
hotspot?

Hotspot + bluetooth maybe? Bluetooth all by itself perhaps?

Still, you did some nice work, thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] Ch3vr0n:
If you need me to test anything specific to get it to work. Just lemme know.