I'm using this device to stream movies. Does not seem to work with any format other than M4V. Does it stream MKV or AVI to iphone?
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The question itself is not correct - this does not have anything to do with converting videos. This device is just a way to hookup your wi-fi devices - and yes it works with an iPhone. As to your question about M4V, you have a few options, and they have nothing to do with this device. A) get software on a desktop PC or Mac, and have it do the video conversion (and then you copy or stream or sync it from the computer to the phone). Free software that can convert for you is "Handbrake" or "VLC". Don't pay for software that does this. B) Get an app on the iPhone which can convert video formats. Apps which claim to support this kind of conversion do exist, but they're expensive and VERY slow (your phone was not meant to do this). An IOS video converter app is really only meant to convert short video files, so I do not suggest this option... C) Get a streaming application for your desktop PC or Mac, which does on-the-fly video conversion between formats. "Plex Media Server" is the best example of this, and it's FREE for your computer (note you will need to buy the Plex player app for your phone: it's ten bucks). Other server choices are "PS3 Media Server", "XBMC", and more you could Google for. I use option C. My Plex server is an old Mac Mini hooked up to my TV. I bought the Plex app for my iPad and iPhone. I can wirelessly watch videos on any device in my home, or when I travel (you can download the video to your iPhone, if you have space. Or you can remotely connect to your home computer, assuming your computer is kept powered on).
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This is more of a question of what the phone supports. You can install a tool like https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/oplayerhd-lite-best-free-video/id385896088?mt=8
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This is a fix that works specifically with the Infuse app for iOS devices. I performed this method using an iPad 2.Assuming you've set up your TripMate already do the following:1. Open the Infuse app.2. Select Add Files from the top right menu3. Look on the left hand side and look for 10.10.10.254 under "Available Share"4. Select it and ensure that your log on information is accurate.5. Select USBDisk1_Volume16. Navigate to the video files you wish to view.7. You can tap on the file itself to stream, or the cloud to download the video.This method worked for me with both MKV and AVI files. This is a fix that works specifically with the Infuse app for iOS devices. I performed this method using an iPad 2.Assuming you've set up your TripMate already do the following:1. Open the Infuse app.2. Select Add Files from the top right menu3. Look on the left hand side and look for 10.10.10.254 under "Available Share"4. Select it and ensure that your log on information is accurate.5. Select USBDisk1_Volume16. Navigate to the video files you wish to view.7. You can tap on the file itself to stream, or the cloud to download the... » Read More This is a fix that works specifically with the Infuse app for iOS devices. I performed this method using an iPad 2.Assuming you've set up your TripMate already do the following:1. Open the Infuse app.2. Select Add Files from the top right menu3. Look on the left hand side and look for 10.10.10.254 under "Available Share"4. Select it and ensure that your log on information is accurate.5. Select USBDisk1_Volume16. Navigate to the video files you wish to view.7. You can tap on the file itself to stream, or the cloud to download the video.This method worked for me with both MKV and AVI files. « Show Less
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If you have an iphone or ipad you can try to look up. VLC app (plays almost any vid format) or any video converter (to convert your movies to the accepted format for iphone or ipad and router.
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I was not able to do video streaming with Bluetooth or USB using an iPhone, audio only. I'm sure anything connected to an HDMI port could do video streaming, but I didn't have anything to check it.
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Sorry, I'm not that computer knowledgeable. The best I can say is it works great with both my iPad and iPhone on my tv. I have used it for both music and movies. The only thing I've noticed is that when using the iPhone the picture on the tv gets a little distorted. Like it's being stretched. Hope this helps!
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Thanks for your inquiries. This app Droid NAS supports the Mac OS X and Android. As long as the box is the Android system, normally it can run it. And it supports the MKV video format but I am afraid the iso can not.
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Sorry I have never used any apple products... This item didn't work well with my Android device very choppy... You should look into apple TV.. I use chromcast now which works great
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I can play video and music directly using the HDMI connection to the TV. I can't say about any specific format. The MKV files I used run just fine.
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Dear OK,Thanks so much for your inquiry! The AirPlay technology helps you stream audio wirelessly. It does not stream video at this time. Please let me know if I can answer any additional questions.Regards,Eric CohenWorld Wide Stereo
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I don't know for sure, but the system upgrade may have throuwn your settings off, including access to your device. Check your Settings -- not sure where -- and make sure your updated system is allowing outside devices. Hope this helps. Worked when I had trouble outputting my iPad video.
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For MKV, that depends on the files. Video files are more complex than what filename extension they use. The MKV vidoes would need to meet certain requirements, one of which is to be H.264. http://support.roku.com/entries/423946-What-media-file-types-does-the-Roku-Media-Player-channel-support- Roku does not support the (outdated) AVI format directly. You could transcode (convert) them yourself or use a media server (like Plex, Media Browser, or MyMedia) to do it on-the-fly as needed. You could also look at the WD TV devices, which prioritize support for media on connected storage. http://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2698/~/list-of-compatible-media-file-types-for-all-wd-tv-and-wd-elements-play-products
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Miranda, I feel I didn't give you a good enough answer earlier and I don't want the contrarians to confuse you. Keep in mind that I am a Roku User/Owner and prefer the Roku to the Apple Product. I believe you are looking for a simple solution, not complicated? It is really going to come down to how much you're willing to do to make it work. If you want it to work out of the box with Apple Itunes... buy the Apple box. If your willing to do some server setups, file conversions and a fair amount of tinkering, then go with the Roku... you can make just about anything work with enough effort. The Roku will never have a native Itunes application as it is a competing device that is partnered with Amazon's VOD service. Because of this, and limitations of the Roku supported file types, there will never be a direct way to play things you purchase off of Itunes. I hope this helps.
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No, only the air play app on iPhone will work. I tried to use amazon video, and it didn't work.
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but can I stream MY movies from my pc? never seem the apple tv in action :-)
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The end of your question was cut off but I think I have enough to answer. The WDTv Play has a USB port. I use it to connect directly to an external drive with movies on it. It plays most of the movies I have but not all. I haven't looked into it in more detail to see why some play and some do not. My current guess is the format. I have AVI, MP4, MPG, MKV, and WMV formats. I believe it will play AVI, MP4 and WMV. I think it doesn't play MKV. If we pick one it doesn't play we always just try another one.
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Hi. I used it for Netflix and HBO GO. Make sure your IPAD or IPOD has the latest Apple OS (Operating System). Sometimes I also get the sound with no picture when I first start using it. If you only get sound but no picture end the App and disconnect the cable. Push the cable back on again and go into the App again. You can also try keeping the cable connected but just ending the APP and then start the APP again.
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Your better off using an audio-only line out from your headphone jack if just using it for music. This used to work with VUDU for watching it on my old crt tv, but now it only works with the movies I have on iTunes. Beware of Apple updates when using a working non-apple product!
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It has an older version of XMBC on it, so you can launch that - you'll have to navigate the file sources from inside the menu to find the mkv file, but generally yes. There may be issues with accelerated decoding, HD video from a usb thumb drive may be choppy.I would heartily recommend you install the latest version of XBMC, it was recently renamed to Kodi http://kodi.tv/download/
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I have only been able to play AVI and MP4 formats. I wish it played Matroska video files. Using a converter like AVS video converter can convert anything!