Remote Part Doesn't work

chrismelba · 2010-07-19 15:22

Hi Guys,

I've tried a few guides, though I can't seem to find any official guide, but I'm having problems getting the remote part of the app to work. I can view my media library on my phone and start playing a clip, but if I go to "Remote Control" none of the buttons work.

Can anyone help?

**the_alien** · 2010-07-19 16:35

FAQ #1
Official Setup Guide
Hope that helps Smile

Otherwise just ask.

chrismelba · 2010-07-20 03:00

It says that I should enable my event server, but I can't find how to do that. I'm sorry I'm asking really obvious questions, I've gone to the wiki on the event server, but it has a configuration menu that I can't seem tfind.

Btw, I'm using windows 7 version

**Jezz_X** · 2010-07-20 03:25

Its under Settings\Network and it called
"Allow programs on other systems to control XBMC"
you will have to enable the one above it for it to become active

**freezy** · 2010-07-20 09:37

We'll probably have to update the Wiki with Confluence so people don't get irritated.

burnshroom · 2010-07-21 08:23

I am having this issue.

I have disabled my firewall and enabled both "Allow..." options under network.

I can playback via libraries and can even use the progess bar to scroll forward and backwards during playback.

But none of the remote key functions are working.

I am using XBMC Pre-10.5 r32027.

Thanks for any help in advance.

ooslacker · 2011-03-03 22:45

Ditto i'm having the exact same issues, been playing around trying to figure it out, i can start videos and use the playback bar but none of the remote control buttons work

running windows 7, xbmc pre 11.0 e7cb48d, on a G2, don't know if that will help
thanks guys, i'll post if i figure something out

**freezy** · 2011-03-04 09:26

This is one of the most frequently asked questions and it has always been user error so far. Please review the FAQ, your answer is probably under the first question.

SkaveRat · 2011-07-17 18:33

I still have the same problem. I have bith options active, but I still can't use the remote function

Edit: The unofficial remote still works

naviathan · 2011-11-04 03:00

I'm having the same problem. I can navigate a video that's already playing, but I can't navigate or use any remote features. When I setup the remote it said it couldn't contact the event server. The server is active and I verified it through the http API, but the remote app doesn't work.

chrismelba Junior Member Posts: 2 Joined: Jul 2010 Reputation: 0	2010-07-19 15:22 Post: #1 Hi Guys, I've tried a few guides, though I can't seem to find any official guide, but I'm having problems getting the remote part of the app to work. I can view my media library on my phone and start playing a clip, but if I go to "Remote Control" none of the buttons work. Can anyone help?
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the_alien Team-XBMC Android Remote Developer Posts: 422 Joined: May 2008 Reputation: 0	2010-07-19 16:35 Post: #2 FAQ #1 Official Setup Guide Hope that helps Otherwise just ask. XBMCLive Dharma beta 2 running on an ASRock ION 330 HT
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chrismelba Junior Member Posts: 2 Joined: Jul 2010 Reputation: 0	2010-07-20 03:00 Post: #3 It says that I should enable my event server, but I can't find how to do that. I'm sorry I'm asking really obvious questions, I've gone to the wiki on the event server, but it has a configuration menu that I can't seem tfind. Btw, I'm using windows 7 version
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Jezz_X Team-XBMC Skinner Posts: 5,263 Joined: Jun 2006 Reputation: 55 Location: Earth	2010-07-20 03:25 Post: #4 Its under Settings\Network and it called "Allow programs on other systems to control XBMC" you will have to enable the one above it for it to become active Skins I have done.... And others in the past... Want to know what I'm working on currently? Check me out on Google+
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freezy Team-XBMC Android Remote Developer Posts: 866 Joined: Dec 2006 Reputation: 14 Location: Switzerland	2010-07-20 09:37 Post: #5 We'll probably have to update the Wiki with Confluence so people don't get irritated. Running XBMC on my HTPC, tablet, phone and pinball machine. Always read the XBMC online-manual, FAQ and search the forums before posting. Do NOT e-mail Team-XBMC members asking for support. For troubleshooting and bug reporting, make sure you read this first.
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burnshroom Junior Member Posts: 10 Joined: Nov 2008 Reputation: 0	2010-07-21 08:23 Post: #6 I am having this issue. I have disabled my firewall and enabled both "Allow..." options under network. I can playback via libraries and can even use the progess bar to scroll forward and backwards during playback. But none of the remote key functions are working. I am using XBMC Pre-10.5 r32027. Thanks for any help in advance.
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ooslacker Junior Member Posts: 1 Joined: Mar 2011 Reputation: 0	2011-03-03 22:45 Post: #7 Ditto i'm having the exact same issues, been playing around trying to figure it out, i can start videos and use the playback bar but none of the remote control buttons work running windows 7, xbmc pre 11.0 e7cb48d, on a G2, don't know if that will help thanks guys, i'll post if i figure something out
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SkaveRat Junior Member Posts: 4 Joined: Apr 2010 Reputation: 0	2011-07-17 18:33 Post: #9 I still have the same problem. I have bith options active, but I still can't use the remote function Edit: The unofficial remote still works (This post was last modified: 2011-07-17 18:45 by SkaveRat.)
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naviathan Junior Member Posts: 23 Joined: Apr 2010 Reputation: 0	2011-11-04 03:00 Post: #10 I'm having the same problem. I can navigate a video that's already playing, but I can't navigate or use any remote features. When I setup the remote it said it couldn't contact the event server. The server is active and I verified it through the http API, but the remote app doesn't work.
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