[Q] Remote Control Xoom with Another Android Device

[Lothaen]

Is it possible to remote control the Xoom with another Android device like a Desire or similar?

Rather than buying a bluetooth keyboard/mouse or something - I wanted to be able to hook it up to the TV and then remote control it to change Music/TV shows/movies etc.

Thanks

 

[wardy277]

I have just bought my xoom yesterday and was wondering if this was possible. A google took me to your post.

I assumed this would be simple as they are both android play, and there are many android apps for controlling vlc, xbmc etc. so why not the xoom, seen a it does have a hdmi out

 

[cesarcerros31]

Vnc server on xoom then vnc viewer on phone posted a topic about this works like a charm but it can get laggy

sent from my Motorola XOOM

 

[wardy277]

I did see that there is a vnc server. That i could install on the xoom but I don't want a full remote destop, just media controls. Is there even an application for this?

 

[Lothaen]

Vnc server on xoom then vnc viewer on phone posted a topic about this works like a charm but it can get laggy

sent from my Motorola XOOM

which VNC app was that - and also do you need to be rooted? the couple I glanced at said *ROOT*

 

[bossjeeves]

I was actually thinking of this last night for a BT mouse (using my evo as a BT mouse on the xoom)

 

[grenness]

I am also looking for this.
My scenario is this:
I recently bought a cheap headrest holder so that the Xoom can be used as a backseat entertainment center, but it would of course be extra cool if I could use my rooted Desire Z/G2 as a remote from the frontseat to start/stop movies etc, maybe via Bluetooth or something.

~Christopher

 

[wardy277]

I am also looking for this.
My scenario is this:
I recently bought a cheap headrest holder so that the Xoom can be used as a backseat entertainment center, but it would of course be extra cool if I could use my rooted Desire Z/G2 as a remote from the frontseat to start/stop movies etc, maybe via Bluetooth or something.

~Christopher

that sounds awesome, i cant believe there isn't much out for this. Especially as the xoom has a hdmi out (which works flawlessly btw)

 

[gergs11]

Bump

Hey, I've been searching for something similar. We just ditched cable and are using my Transformer as a media center. Would be great to use my DX as a remote to switch YouTube videos, etc. Anything out there? Still looking.

 

[gergs11]

Wiimote

Just a thought. Wiimote Controller gives you a free down and dirty remote control. Not nearly as nice as a Bluetooth keyboard but its extremely cheap and cool for playing games on the big screen as well as controlling YouTube/leanback

 

[zulu99]

There is an app that you can control your xoom with android phone.

DroidMote Server / Client in the android market.

 

[ypsmav]

Check the market for an application named Tablet Remote.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tournesol.tabletremote
this is exactly what you need.

 

[bigrushdog]

I've been pondering something along these lines. Only I would use the new wifiDirect API. Only downside is both client and server would have to be wifiDirect capable.

 

[aeros0ul]

I've been pondering something along these lines. Only I would use the new wifiDirect API. Only downside is both client and server would have to be wifiDirect capable.

Awesome idea. i´m searching for something like that since i have a xoom (and a lg optimus black, also wifiDirect compatible).
why not integrate a fallback to vnc if no wifiDirekt device? direct connection over vnc is simple if one device tethers to the other.

 

[ericwong]

There is an app that you can control your xoom with android phone.
DroidMote Server / Client in the android market.

Check the market for an application named Tablet Remote.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tournesol.tabletremote
this is exactly what you need.

There is a new entrant you can try too, it is called LANmote
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=lanmote

 

[MarkWAdams]

Tablet Remote

is a no-frills option that worked to control my Xoom from my Archos 32.