[APP] myPlayer - BBC iPlayer / ITV / Hulu / 5OD / MSN for WM [v1.096 20-Jan-2009]

[shapcott]

I just wanted to say a BIG thank you for this app. I've been waiting a long time for someone to do this for the Kaiser and your program works like a dream straight from the off!

Superb..

[FryWalker]

*** Updated to version 0.3b ***

Change list:

-added a new feature: Video streams can now be routed through a media server running VLC to overcome connectivity issues

[FryWalker]

Step-by-step guide to setting up a VLC media server and accessing it via myPlayer
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[ A video demonstration of this implementation is now available on YouTube ]

1. Install the latest version of the VideoLAN application ( VLC v1.0.1 ) on your media server

2. Download and extract the attached archive that includes an executable script to start the VLC application in telnet mode

3. Edit the vlc.ini configuration file (using notepad for instance) and update the required settings: VLC install path, telnet port and telnet password - as shown in the image below

vlc.jpg

4. Make sure that the required ports are accessible on your media server: you will need to open the telnet port and an additional streaming port (any ports can be used - the default should be port 4212 for telnet and 8080 for streaming)

If your media server is on a Local Area Network (LAN) with a private IP you will need to forward the ports selected - for more details on port forwarding please consult the wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_forwarding

5. Run the vlc_telnet.exe executable script on the media server, confirm the settings and then check that the VLC application has started as a background process

6. Run myPlayer on your Windows Mobile device and select the 'Stream Settings' menu - select the 'All streams routed via server with VLC' check box and enter the IP addresses and ports as shown in the image below

settings.jpg

Visit http://whatsmyip.org/ on your media server to determine the public IP and run ipconfig from the command line to determine the private IP (for a LAN)

8. Click 'Save' to submit the new streaming configuration

9. Select an episode from myPlayer as normal


[ How it works ]

When you have applied the above settings - myPlayer will telnet on to the media server to tell it which video stream it wants to view. The VLC application then pulls the content from the Internet and transcodes the data via the streaming port selected.

This overcomes any problems that may come about due to ports being blocked on 3G/EDGE connections. It can also be useful if you have access to a media server within the UK and an international mobile connection.

Telnet script:

[martinwinlow]

With both Coreplayer and myPlayer loded into 'device meory' and after a soft reset, it works fine on my HTC Touch HD. Nice, smooth playback.

I get the overlap of 'Categories' etc and likewise on all the menu screens but I expect a WVGA version would remedy this.
MW, UK.

[FryWalker]

*** Updated to version 0.4b ***

Change list:

- 8 Live TV channels added
- iPlayer search facility now accessible
- Layout fix for higher resolutions (VGA, WVGA, etc.)
- myPlayer app will now install to and run from Storage Card
- Some other minor tweaks

[tiffy18]

Hi there,

I've managed to get this latest version working on my HTC Diamond (Ignio). However, I am baffled as to how I set up the streaming capabilities. I've downloaded VLC and messed about with the handset and some ip addresses (though not sure which ones are correct and where they should go on both handset or pc!

Is there a simpler explanation as to how this process is achieved. It opens coreplayer, but says wrong address or can't find it. I know that I am not entering the correct info.

Cheers for any help.

[FryWalker]

Originally Posted by tiffy18 Is there a simpler explanation as to how this process is achieved. It opens coreplayer, but says wrong address or can't find it. I know that I am not entering the correct info. Cheers for any help.

You need to find out the IP address of your media server (PC) and enter that in to the "Stream Settings" dialog on myPlayer.

Probably the easiest way to determine your server IP would be by using an online service such as http://www.whatismyip.com/ or http://whatsmyip.org/

You will probably need a static IP address (ie. one that does not change) - although I haven't tested it using a dynamic IP - so it may work.

I have added some more detail to the step-by-step guide (including screen shots) to make it a bit easier to follow.

-Fry

[tiffy18]

Thanks for the reply. I already entered the IP address using the same links you posted. I have a dynamic address, but do have a dydns address too - will that work?

Anyhow, I entered the address onto the handset, is a password needed? What do I need to enter or do with VLC from my PC?

Cheers

[FryWalker]

Originally Posted by tiffy18 Thanks for the reply. I already entered the IP address using the same links you posted. I have a dynamic address, but do have a dydns address too - will that work?

I have done a bit more testing and it seems that VLC also needs to know the private IP address that will be used if the media server is on a LAN.

The latest version (0.45b) should allow you to do this (please consult the guide above for a further explanation).

-Fry

[FryWalker]

*** Updated to version 0.45b ***

Change list:

- VLC streaming now works from a LAN (by specifying a private IP)
- Stream selection is working again (3G or Wifi)