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== Instructions ==
 
== Instructions ==
1.  Download and install MC15.056 or higher (see above) on your PC.   
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1.  Download and install MC15.057 or higher (see above) on your PC.   
 
(A wireless network is also required.  If you plan to use Gizmo outside your home network, you'll need to open your firewall on the port you use.)
 
(A wireless network is also required.  If you plan to use Gizmo outside your home network, you'll need to open your firewall on the port you use.)
  
 
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 a web browser on the Android phone, connect to MC's Library Server on the PC where you installed it. Example command:
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3.  From your phone, visit "Market" and search for "Gizmo".  Install the one from J River.
  
http://192.168.0.10:52199 (IP address and port on the server PC) Once it is working, add the link as a bookmark on your phone.
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4When you run Gizmo on your phone, you'll be asked for an access key. You can get it by visiting Media Network options in MC.  See picture below.
  
4.  Under WebPlay in the browser app, install the Android Gizmo app.  (If you already installed from the Android Market, you may need to update).
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[[Image:Accesskey.jpg]]
  
5.  Select content to play from WebPlay, a browser app you'll find on the phone when you do step 3 above.
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5.  Run Gizmo on the phone.  It will ask for an access key.  This key is available in MC Options.  See picture above.
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6.  Browse your library from the phone to select media.
  
 
If you have a question, please post on Interact in the link above.
 
If you have a question, please post on Interact in the link above.
  
 
[[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]]
 
[[Category:Frequently Asked Questions]]

Revision as of 13:49, 10 June 2010

== Overview == Gizmo is a media player helper app for Android. You can use it with J. River Media Center to stream music from your PC to your Android phone.

Details

Gizmo is a feature of J. River Media Center 15.0.56 or higher. Download MC15 here: http://files.jriver.com/mediacenter/MediaCenter150056.exe

J. River Media Center is $49.98 and has a 30 day free trial. Gizmo is included.

Please see this thread on Interact for more about Gizmo.

Gizmoa320.jpg

Instructions

1. Download and install MC15.057 or higher (see above) on your PC. (A wireless network is also required. If you plan to use Gizmo outside your home network, you'll need to open your firewall on the port you use.)

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.

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

Accesskey.jpg

5. Run Gizmo on the phone. It will ask for an access key. This key is available in MC Options. See picture above.

6. Browse your library from the phone to select media.

If you have a question, please post on Interact in the link above.