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Please see instructions below or this thread on [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=57910.0 Interact] for more about Gizmote.
Please see instructions below or this thread on [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=57910.0 Interact] for more about Gizmote.


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== Installing Gizmo ==
== Installing Gizmote ==
1. Download and install the trial version of MC15(see above) on your PC.
1. Download and install the trial version of MC15(see above) on your PC.
A network is required. If you plan to use Gizmo outside your home network, you'll need to open your firewall on the port you use. This article on [http://wiki.jrmediacenter.com/index.php/Network_Access Network Access] may be useful.
A network is required. This article on [http://wiki.jrmediacenter.com/index.php/Network_Access Network Access] may be useful.


2. In MC Options for Media Network, turn on access to Library Server.
2. In MC Options for Media Network, turn on access to Library Server.


3. From your phone, visit "Market" and search for "Gizmo". Install the one from J River.
3. From your phone, visit "Market" and search for "Gizmote". Install the one from J River.


4. When you run Gizmo on your phone, you'll be asked for an access key. You can get it from Media Network options in MC. See picture below.
4. When you run Gizmote on your phone, you'll be asked for an access key. You can get it from Media Network options in MC. See picture below.


[[Image:Accesskey.jpg]]
[[Image:Accesskey.jpg]]


5. Once you enter the key, you should be able to browse your library from the phone and select media to play.
5. Once you enter the key, Gizmote will connect to J. River Media Center on your PC.


6. Hold the Enter Key down to emulate the Green Button that Media Center remotes use to display the main menu of MC's Theater View. Navigation afterward can be done with the arrow keys and enter to select.
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If you have a question, please post on [http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=57910.0 Interact].

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If you have a question, please post on Interact.


[[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]]
[[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]]

Revision as of 20:54, 13 October 2010

Gizmote is an Android application that serves as a remote control for your PC running J. River Media Center.

It requires J. River Media Center 15.0 or higher. Gizmote is part of MC's extensive Media Network feature set.

Getting Started

Please Download the free trial of J. River Media Center and install it. MC is $49.98.

Please see instructions below or this thread on Interact for more about Gizmote.

Gizmote1.png

More pictures

Installing Gizmote

1. Download and install the trial version of MC15(see above) on your PC. A network is required. This article on Network Access may be useful.

2. In MC Options for Media Network, turn on access to Library Server.

3. From your phone, visit "Market" and search for "Gizmote". Install the one from J River.

4. When you run Gizmote on your phone, you'll be asked for an access key. You can get it from Media Network options in MC. See picture below.

Accesskey.jpg

5. Once you enter the key, Gizmote will connect to J. River Media Center on your PC.

6. Hold the Enter Key down to emulate the Green Button that Media Center remotes use to display the main menu of MC's Theater View. Navigation afterward can be done with the arrow keys and enter to select.

If you have a question, please post on Interact.

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