Difference between pages "Off troubleshooting" and "Vlcstreamer itunes transfer"

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This article assumes you are using VLC Streamer on iOS, and that you are using VLC Streamer version 4.00 or later.

VLC Streamer is primarily about the streaming...

The main purpose of VLC Streamer is to let you stream movies live without having to go through iTunes.

To do this,

Launch VLC Streamer
Tap on the computer you want to connect to
'Add a Movie' and select the file you want
Select a streaming quality and press play

This will stream the movie live to your iDevice without needing to copy it to the device. It uses VLC for the transcoding, so most movie formats are supported.

You can now transfer movies directly to your device

This will allow you to watch the movies later when you are not connected to your wifi

Select your movie as in the steps above
Tap 'copy to device' instead of play

or, if you have already watched the movie, or have already set it converting, you can transfer from the movie list

Tap on the info button next to the movie
Select 'copy to device'

Vlc streamer will copy the movie over wifi to your device

VLC Streamer will continue to copy the movie in the background once you exit the app.

You can also transfer through iTunes

You can also transfer movies through iTunes. Unless the movie is an mp4 type, then VLC Streamer will use the vlc player code on the app to try to play it. This won't work for every movie - but it will work for most.

To transfer movies,

Plug your iDevice into your computer
Select your device in iTunes
Select the Apps tab
Scroll to the bottom of the page where you will see a 'Documents' section
Select VLC Streamer on the left of the documents window, and drag your movie to the document list on the right.

This process is described in more detail in this Apple support article

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-== How it works ==
+This article assumes you are using VLC Streamer on iOS, and that you are using VLC Streamer version 4.00 or later.
-Off uses Bonjour to make the connection between your iPhone and your computer.
+== VLC Streamer is primarily about the streaming... ==
-This is the same system that iTunes uses to talk to the iTunes remote (so any troubleshooting for the iTunes remote should apply to off as well).
+The main purpose of VLC Streamer is to let you stream movies live without having to go through iTunes.
-== Can't connect ==
+To do this,
+# Launch VLC Streamer
+# Tap on the computer you want to connect to
+# 'Add a Movie' and select the file you want
+# Select a streaming quality and press play
-The Off Remote Helper app on your Mac/PC has a 'connection help' button.
+This will stream the movie live to your iDevice without needing to copy it to the device. It uses VLC for the transcoding, so most movie formats are supported.
-Click on that for a set of tests that will let you pin down where there is a problem with your connection.
-As well as giving you exact tests, the connection help will help you figure out any issues.
+== You can now transfer movies directly to your device ==
+This will allow you to watch the movies later when you are not connected to your wifi
-http://hobbyistsoftware.com/images/OffImages/connection-help.png
+# Select your movie as in the steps above
+# Tap 'copy to device' instead of play
+or, if you have already watched the movie, or have already set it converting, you can transfer from the movie list
-== All About the Firewall ==
+# Tap on the info button next to the movie
+# Select 'copy to device'
-% of the time, Bonjour deals with any firewall issues for you. If you are in that 1% then you may have to check your firewall settings to make sure that Bonjour and the Off-Helper are getting access.
+Vlc streamer will copy the movie over wifi to your device
+VLC Streamer will continue to copy the movie in the background once you exit the app.
-=== Mac ===
+== You can also transfer through iTunes ==
-First Check : If you are having any trouble connecting, then try turning off the firewall to test (System Preferences / Security / Firewall). If you can get the connection with your firewall off, then you can turn it on and tweak the settings to allow the required permissions.
+You can also transfer movies through iTunes.
+Unless the movie is an mp4 type, then VLC Streamer will use the vlc player code on the app to try to play it.
+This won't work for every movie - but it will work for most.
-When you install Off_Helper on your Mac, you'll be asked if you want to allow it to [http://hobbyistsoftware.com/OffSetup-mac.php accept connections] (say yes!)
+To transfer movies,
-=== Windows ===
+# Plug your iDevice into your computer
+# Select your device in iTunes
+# Select the Apps tab
+# Scroll to the bottom of the page where you will see a 'Documents' section
+# Select VLC Streamer on the left of the documents window, and drag your movie to the document list on the right.
-First Check : If you are having any trouble connecting, then try turning off the firewall to test (Start / Control Panel / Windows Firewall). If you can get the connection with your firewall off, then you can turn it on and tweak the settings to allow the required permissions.
+This process is described in more detail in this [http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4094 Apple support article]
-If you use the default windows firewall on Windows, then by default it will allow the connections required.
-If you use another firewall (or have changed your default settings) then you need to make sure that two applications are allowed through your firewall.
-# Bonjour
-#* the actual file is c:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
-#* or if that isn't installed C:\Program Files\Hobbyist Software\Off-Helper\mdnsresponder.exe
-# Off-Helper
-#* the actual file is C:\Program Files\Hobbyist Software\Off-Helper\Off-Helper Service.exe
-depending on the firewall, you may need to reboot after making the changes
-=== Still not working ===
-You may have another seperate firewall on your router. Again, the easiest way to test whether this is blocking the connection is to go into your router settings and turn off the firewall completely. If that works, then you can turn of your firewall again and fiddle with the settings.
-NB: You can disconnect your router from the internet when playing with your firewall settings if you want to make sure that your computers are completely safe.

Difference between pages "Off troubleshooting" and "Vlcstreamer itunes transfer"

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Revision as of 12:53, 3 June 2015

VLC Streamer is primarily about the streaming...

You can now transfer movies directly to your device

You can also transfer through iTunes