Setup guide for XBMC Android remote

had the same problems...

my way been...just this second..

i looked into my d-link-router and in the menu where the prots are given free,
there is standing an ip.adress... and this one i use.. and..strike

>>>>>>> no.. iam now only one step better..
the remote works from begin, fine...
only the connection doesnt work...
now i can connect.. but if i'm goin to movies or music,
now it says..'connection refused'...
damned..wht the hell is this..

>>>>>
and now.. one minute later,'
without anything changed..
at self the connection dont work again..

so the question is:
is there anything 'moving' 'inside'....lol...

** and what about
*acces point
and macadress...

very nice step by step. although I would not suggest people open up there internet for hackers... especially port 8080. that is a basic internet port and may may people would be able to see it. and if it is out there then it can be hacked.

Just a word to the wise for people playing with this application. I do love it and hope the developers can build upon it but I would not port forward.

Thanks,
SoBBie

I was having the hardest time getting this to work. I have an Android tablet so using 3G is not an option. Turns out I was using the ip DynDNS was displaying and not the one under xbmc's settings. That's the one you want to use if you plan on using it over wifi, your home network. Also, I to would advise against 8080

... could you please mark this thread NOT as a regular setup guide for local use of the app?

I don't understand why it has to be so difficult to set up, isn't upnp supposed to make stuff like this easy?

for internal network usage it should not be more difficult than, add host, add xbmc on pc, enter pin, done, that's about how an ipod touch connects to an itunes libary, should not be more difficult than that.

for external usage, then okay, there has to be some port forwarding and so forth, that i do get.

hi, I am new to xbmc and the android remote and not able to configure it. Here is my situation:
I have a wired broadband connection and a router. My connection uses dynamic IP.
I want to use GPRS connection on my android (LG optimus one P500) to connect to the xbmc running on my PC. I tried the instructions here http://code.google.com/p/android-xbmcrem..._and_later but could not connect.
Can you give me simple setup instructions? I do not understand port forwarding or any of networking related stuff thats being discussed here...
I am really excited to use this and would really appreciate some help.

Just a quick thanks to the devs for this.

Have been running a remote app on Windows Phone 7 which has been great. Picked up a Desire HD yesterday and d/l this app and its fantastic.

Still a coupld of things I prefer on the WP7 app but when in remote mode, this one is 10 times more responsive - works just as well as my Harmony One with none of the lag I was experiencing.

Great stuff guys

Hi guys,
i am new to xbmc. Now i am trying to set this thing for about 2 hours.
My problem is, the remote perfectly works but the music, film or picture browser shows nothing.
my settings:
using: xbmc 10.0 (i think its the dharma one)
ip: got from xbmc info screen (192.168.xx.xx)
port: 80
wifi: selected "work only in wifi"

what i noticed: if i set the port to 80 the remote function works and i can connect and see the screen with Music, Movie,... and if i enter for example Music there is no titel. its totaly empty.
And when i change the port to 8080 the remote function works but i CANT connect. So i cant get to the screen where music, movie is displayed.

Excuse me for my bad english.
And i want to thank for this app... i think its a great idea, just need to get this to work.

I had a lot of trouble but finally realized it was the Windows Firewall. I had to check the box to allow XBMC through the firewall. I didn't need port forwarding or anything else. It is just a matter of troubleshooting one thing at a time. I wish success for all that are still trying.

i followed the guide and im still unable to connect remote properly to my pc
so i followed the http://androinica.com/2010/07/how-to-set...id-remote/ but only problem now i have is im able to connect and see my movies and such but the controller part dont work please help .... i cant navigate or anything but look at my libraby and click play and thats it....


NOTE:::: only issue i have is the remote app i would click exit app and the app on pc shut off but not on my android phone?
also power on doesnt work any help