Home Networking

[AgronAlum]

So I have this setup with a PC running the basement stuff on the other side of the wall along with a FireTV box and the PC has most of my music, movies, etc. on it. I would like to be able to access the PC on iOS devices to be able to play stuff on the upper two levels and outside. Is there software out there that would allow me to mirror the desktop and cast or Bluetooth the PC through my iPad to other devices? Kind of like a Remote Desktop though an Apple device.

 

[3TrueFans]

I use Plex to host my movies and TV shows, but it can also do music. You can use the various apps, iOS, Android, FireTV, SmartTV apps, etc. to access the content.

https://www.plex.tv/

 

[Clonehomer]

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So I have this setup with a PC running the basement stuff on the other side of the wall along with a FireTV box and the PC has most of my music, movies, etc. on it. I would like to be able to access the PC on iOS devices to be able to play stuff on the upper two levels and outside. Is there software out there that would allow me to mirror the desktop and cast or Bluetooth the PC through my iPad to other devices? Kind of like a Remote Desktop though an Apple device.

I'm more of an Android person, but I use Chromecasts to cast whatever I want on a TV or audio receiver throughout the house. The mirroring from my PC is done on the phone or tablet through Google play. I'd assume you should be able to do the same with iTunes.

 

[agcy68]

I'm more of an Android person, but I use Chromecasts to cast whatever I want on a TV or audio receiver throughout the house. The mirroring from my PC is done on the phone or tablet through Google play. I'd assume you should be able to do the same with iTunes.

We use Home Sharing from iTunes. All iOS devices on the network can access the iMac’s iTunes library.

 

[CycloneCJ]

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Kind of like a Remote Desktop though an Apple device.

There is a Microsoft Remote Desktop for Macs. I use it on my work Mac to remote into a Dell Laptop for testing. It works great.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-remote-desktop-8-0/id715768417?mt=12

edit: Not sure if it's available for iPads

 

[AgronAlum]

There is a Microsoft Remote Desktop for Macs. I use it on my work Mac to remote into a Dell Laptop for testing. It works great.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-remote-desktop-8-0/id715768417?mt=12

edit: Not sure if it's available for iPads

This looks like what I’m searching for only available for iPad and iPhone.

 

[DarkStar]

Install DLNA server on your media server and it can stream to any DLNA compatible device.

Here is a good intro article if you want to read up on it.

https://www.techhive.com/article/2020825/streaming-media/how-to-get-started-with-dlna.html

There are plenty of options. Go with the one you feel most comfortable with.

 

[AgronAlum]

I use Plex to host my movies and TV shows, but it can also do music. You can use the various apps, iOS, Android, FireTV, SmartTV apps, etc. to access the content.

https://www.plex.tv/

I'm importing all my files right now. It looks promising. I have a lot of stuff on my PC since I used to be a torrent guy until Mediacom sent a letter saying don't do that.

Thank you.

 

[DeftOne]

Another vote for Plex. It's pretty hard to beat, imho.

 

[ruxCYtable]

Yet another vote for Plex

 

[Cyclones01]

Plex

 

[ISUCyclones2015]

I'm importing all my files right now. It looks promising. I have a lot of stuff on my PC since I used to be a torrent guy until Mediacom sent a letter saying don't do that.

Thank you.

Plex plus Kodi/TerrariumTV behind a VPN is all you need my friend. Plex for all your already torrented files and Kodi/Terrarium for all your streaming needs. I use Private Internet Access (https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/) for my VPN but you can also do it in the Amazon or Microsoft clouds using OpenVPN (https://openvpn.net/). The beauty of PIA though is you can instantly change countries or servers and have separate connections for you Phone, PC, Game console etc. Or you can set it up on your router too.