Hey Friend,
In last post I write about how I control the RaspBMC over internet using browser. Here is one more method of controlling the RaspBMC using smartphones.
Controlling the RaspBMC over internet is so easy. But the user interface is not so good. So this method is far more easy and simpler. For this method you need to connect Raspberry Pi with the LAN, just plug Ethernet cable to the Raspberry Pi. Or connect it using Wi-Pi.
Some steps are same as used earlier. Still I am posting the steps.
For connecting with the Wi-Pi
- Go to program -> RaspBMC setting -> Ok
- In network configuration Tab
Select Network mode to Wireless Network - Go below
Select Scan Networks and select your broadcasted SSID. - Select Wi-Fi Security type
In mine case it is WPA/WPA2 - Enter your Wi-Fi security key in Wi-Fi key
- Press OK from below
Steps to enable the remote access via HTTP
- Go to System -> Settings -> Services -> Webserver
- Select Allow control of XBMC via HTTP
Enter your desired port number. Make sure the port is not in use by any other application.
Steps for Android Smartphone
- Download Official XBMC Remote in your smartphone from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.xbmc.android.remote
- You can also install other XBMC remote available in app store.
- Open the application and Add New Host.
- Input Name of Instance.
- Next step is to enter IP address.
- In port enter your xbmc remote service port.
- Save and go back to the home scree
- Your remote is now activated. You can control your RaspBMC using your smartphone.
