[Daugaard]

Hi everybody,

I'm currently developing an Android application, TviMote, to replace the web interface to the TViX Slim S1.

The primary goals of the Android app is to:

- Increase speed of browsing.
- Allow browsing while TViX is playing.
- Allow browsing while TViX is unavailable.
- Be robust towards network issues: TViX unavailable should not interfere with browsing experience, user should be notified discreetly about network issues, except when it is critical to current operation (caching of folder structures and thumbnails).

The app is restricted to playing music.

I now have an app where the user is able to:

- Configure a TViX by entering ip adress or network host name
- Scan the /Music folder of the TViX, caching all folder/file information on the SD card.
- Retrieve thumbnails for folders that contain a folder.jpg file and store them on the SD card.
- Browse the folder structure.
- Command the TViX to play a file.

The application is available on Android version 2.2.x and higher and requires the latest firmware on the S1. I might be able to make the app for earlier Android versions if requested.

Obviously, I'm capable on testing on my own setup only, and I would like to get other people to test the application. So, if you would like a taste of this app before it gets to the Play Store (where it will be free, by the way) then please reply to this post.

Primarily, I'm looking for (patient) people who can test the app against their TViX. Also, tests on different Android devices are desired. I'm currently testing on HTC Desire and Acer Iconia a510.
Secondarily, I'm looking for people who can tell me about their setup (does anyone use other file types than .jpg for thumbnails, etc.)

The following features will be added to the app in later versions (after test and first release):

- Favourites. The user may add folders and files to a favourites view, making browsing even snappier.
- Search: The user may fulltext search in all folders
- Tablet support: Bigger screens to show main browsing view, favourites and search view at the same time.
- Basic functions for TViX control: Mute, pause, stop, resume.
- Show currently playing file and remaining time.

Other possible features:

- Playlist/shuffle: These will require constant network connection with the TViX to work and it is uncertain if it is at all possible to implement.

Known current issues:
- Cannot retrieve thumbnails for folders containing certain characters.
- Unstable if SD card is removed

If you're interested, please reply to this post. Also, if you know of any other place to spread the word about this app, feel free to do so. I will probably distribute the app through a website, depending on the amount of interest in this app.

Thank you,
Thomas Daugaard

A couple of screendumps from the app:

[coolstream]

Hi. Good luck with this. I'dhave loved to be able to help because I fully appreciate the bonus that being able to control my Popcornhour and Denon receiver with my Desire S has become. Unfortunately, my TViX is M6500 so no web interface otherwise I'd be first to jump onboard.

Luckily for me, the Denon receiver acts like a player so I have been able to control music from the garden with the phone already. Once again, the best of luck with your project.

P.S. I like the fact that you are showing coverart in your interface. That's the one thing that the app I am using doesn't do.

[Daugaard]

Thank you.

Although I can control my TViX with the web interface, I find it annoying and slow. The app is much faster.

Doesn't seem to be much interest in here, though Oh well, I'm doing it anyway as I have a need for the app myself.

/Thomas

[jrosado]

If you had done this a year or 2 ago, you would probably would get more interest. Since Tvix is basically dead, there's no surprise for the low interest

[TeeDoubleUDee]

Originally Posted by jrosado If you had done this a year or 2 ago, you would probably would get more interest. Since Tvix is basically dead, there's no surprise for the low interest

I think it's somewhat unfair to say the TVIX is dead! Sure, the company are not providing any updates but I'm sure there must be many people like myself who have one that works perfectly well as a music/video/photo player and intend to carry on using it till it sticks it's legs in the air and breathes it's last breath! I love my S1 and use it daily.

[Daugaard]

Originally Posted by TeeDoubleUDee ... but I'm sure there must be many people like myself who have one that works perfectly well as a music/video/photo player and intend to carry on using it till it sticks it's legs in the air and breathes it's last breath! I love my S1 and use it daily.

That's what I thought And that's why I'm developing this app. At least I know that there will be at least one user: Me.

/Thomas

[dellsam34]

If you got IOS app I'm in, I just hate android phones.

[Daugaard]

Originally Posted by dellsam34 If you got IOS app I'm in, I just hate android phones.

Sorry, that won't be done by me.

[TeeDoubleUDee]

Originally Posted by Daugaard That's what I thought And that's why I'm developing this app. At least I know that there will be at least one user: Me. /Thomas

I DO have an android device, Samsung YP-G70CW Galaxy S WiFi 5.0 8GB, which is used pimarily as a portable music player and for keeping in touch when I'm away from home via wi-fi hot spots.

To be really honest, I don't see me using such an app as this but I applaud your skill and ingenuity in tackling such a project. If you are stuck for beta testers and promise it won't brick my device, I may help test it later.

Terry

[Daugaard]

Originally Posted by TeeDoubleUDee To be really honest, I don't see me using such an app as this but I applaud your skill and ingenuity in tackling such a project. If you are stuck for beta testers and promise it won't brick my device, I may help test it later.

The app is intended as a replacement for the web interface/built in menu in the TViX. I don't think people who use the TViX in another way may benefit from the app.

It's going really well with the app and I will put it up on the Play Store soon. The browsing are working fine now and I will probably implement the search function before releasing the first version. And I will be glad if you would test it.

I'll write in this thread again when the app is on the store.

/Thomas