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brian

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Gizmo247 - 6 mins ago »

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SSThing - 4 mins ago »
Why shouldn't it work? (Maximus's idea)
If the TV is Android based, why can't it be considered as an enormous tablet? That's how many many apps work on TV's, why not the Aura app? It's actually a very good question that has been asked and, if it works, would possibly greatly benefit a lot of folk.

You would have to ask Humax that question. If you have a Aura it's possible to view it's output on two devices anyway. I can do that on a Full-HD Kitchen TV and the 4K TV in the lounge.

Yet again, you choose to miss the point.
Unlike you, not everyone lives a house that resembles Nasa Mission Control nor do they want to be running spaghetti cables everywhere.
If the Aura app can be installed on an Android mobile device to view recordings remotely, it would make sense if the same app could be installed on an Android TV in another room, to do the same thing.

I don't understand why you don't just use the phone app to cast to the TV via a Chromecast dongle.

That doesn't work.

| Sun 24 Jan 2021 12:18:36 #731 |
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Gizmo247 - 3 mins ago »

SSThing - 13 mins ago »

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SSThing - 4 mins ago »
Why shouldn't it work? (Maximus's idea)
If the TV is Android based, why can't it be considered as an enormous tablet? That's how many many apps work on TV's, why not the Aura app? It's actually a very good question that has been asked and, if it works, would possibly greatly benefit a lot of folk.

You would have to ask Humax that question. If you have a Aura it's possible to view it's output on two devices anyway. I can do that on a Full-HD Kitchen TV and the 4K TV in the lounge.

Yet again, you choose to miss the point.
Unlike you, not everyone lives a house that resembles Nasa Mission Control nor do they want to be running spaghetti cables everywhere.
If the Aura app can be installed on an Android mobile device to view recordings remotely, it would make sense if the same app could be installed on an Android TV in another room, to do the same thing.

I don't understand why you don't just use the phone app to cast to the TV via a Chromecast dongle.

The answer to that is simple it does not have a cast icon.

As to the above. As I said ask Humax. It should be obvious that sales of the actual device support the required servers. No company would provide an app for free that potentially adds thousands of devices requiring considerable resources. So it; not me missing the point merely pointing out the actual situation and a obvious reason why.

Other streaming apps either are paid for by individual subscriptions or are advert supported.

As I already stated I already have a box that delivers content on my local network.

The link to the Kichen is external and was wired years ago.

| Sun 24 Jan 2021 12:20:06 #732 |
SSThing

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From the Humax website.
"Humax Aura app
Watch your recordings around the house or on the go.

Download the Aura app* to a compatible smart device and stream Live TV or record ings around the house."

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"No company would provide an app for free that potentially adds thousands of devices requiring considerable resources. So it; not me missing the point merely pointing out the actual situation and a obvious reason why."

So what you are saying is that it's OK for the Aura to be accessed (via the app) by one, two, three or more phones and tablets in a household but you are poo pooing the notion of accessing via a single Android TV as viable because it would be resource intensive?

| Sun 24 Jan 2021 12:35:47 #733 |
SSThing

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Actually, why shouldn't it work on ANY Android device?

| Sun 24 Jan 2021 12:44:34 #734 |
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SSThing - 50 secs ago »
Actually, why shouldn't it work on ANY Android device?

Been through this before. Big difference between shouldn't and won't. The situation is currently won't and for reasons already discussed I cannot imagine it ever will change at least for the app.

The app does not work until it's registered as device at My Humax.net

Firstly you need a account at My Muxax.net.

Secondly you need a Aura connected to your network.

Thirdly Your Aura need to be registered to your Humax.net account.

If you have a networked Aura there are still ways of accessing the box.

1 By the built in Web Interface.

2 Presumably by the new built in FTP server. Not an expert on FTP but I do have access to the other Humax boxes that have this capability using Filezilla.

So far not been able to connect to this using FileZilla

| Sun 24 Jan 2021 12:56:10 #735 |
SSThing

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Why would installing the app (and registering on Humax.Net) on an Android TV be any more resource intensive (as you suggested) than doing exactly the same on an Android phone?

| Sun 24 Jan 2021 13:10:12 #736 |
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Just to update app on tv debate,I have sideloaded app to Samsung smart tv via usb off the phone ,
It does need air mouse to control it but all recordings and downloads are there, but shows up in landscape on tv
Not in portrait, but when u press play it plays great happy days

| Sun 24 Jan 2021 13:11:58 #737 |
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Maximus - 8 mins ago »
Just to update app on tv debate,I have sideloaded app to Samsung smart tv via usb off the phone ,
It does need air mouse to control it but all recordings and downloads are there, but shows up in landscape on tv
Not in portrait, but when u press play it plays great happy days

That makes me extraordinarily happy, great find Max.
Does it play HD recordings too?

| Sun 24 Jan 2021 13:21:32 #738 |
SSThing

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There are quite a few "air mouse" apps available that you could try.

| Sun 24 Jan 2021 13:25:53 #739 |
Maximus

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Yep rarely record in sd only when hd not available

| Sun 24 Jan 2021 14:35:06 #740 |