Remotely Controlling the AR-DV1
The AR-DV1 needs to be connected, in the normal way, to a PC (or Laptop) running Windows XP/7/8/10.
For AUDIO out to work, you just need to connect a standard stereo (3.5mm jack) audio cable from the front headphone socket on the radio, to an audio input socket on the same PC.
In the computer's settings you can select lo listen to that audio through the PC sound system.
BOTH PROGRAMS BELOW ARE TOTALLY FREE FOR USE ON YOUR OWN WIFI NETWORK
You install a program on the PC the AR-DV1 is connected to acts as a server (under your password control). During the setup process the security matters are sorted out, you just need to make sure you know your serial number (I created a very long and complicated one). You will need the password later.
Depending on which device or devices you want to use to view and control the receiver remotely, you just need to set that up next (really easy).
If it is another PC, then you download the 'slave' program. For any Android device, install the free APP from Playstore. I understand there is an APP for Iphones and Tablets, but that is not free. (I sort of like having control over my own devices, so I do not have any of those, anyway God clearly told Adam and Eve not to touch an Apple lol).
As you install this software you will be asked for the email address you selected as your User Name, and the password above.
Simple as that.
Turn on the AR-DV1. Get it up and running on the 'server' PC. Ideally place it in the middle of the screen. This gives you maximum room to enlarge the 'slave' devices screen if you feel you need to.
The 'server' PC and the Slave need to be connected to your home WiFi of course.
Now just run the program on say your Tablet or Phone. Tap the button on its screen which indicates the server is up and running, and your PC screen appears on your slave device, in high definition.
In the middle of the screen is my program. Tap on any of the buttons (or tap and hold to simulate a mouse-right click) and away you go.
After a short time you will start hearing the audio too. As much remote control of the AR-DV1 as my program allows (which is nearly everything now and will grow as more codes are released).
If you are using a slave device with a small screen you will probably want to zoom in on my program as it is now, to make the buttons bigger. The display is, as I said high definition, so you do net get a fuzzy picture of my prog, but a smashing sharp image, just like the one that appears on you own PC now.
I will discuss 3G/4G options much later. To use those it costs $17.99 a year (no money goes to me, that is to pay for the service the Remote Control company charge) This will no doubt also involve setting up your Router to allow the service to access the server PC), and you would require a good solid connection.
If there is sufficient interest, I may either modify, or create my program so that it is has a much larger display, enough to show it in full screen on a mobile phone in 'landscape' mode, which will make controlling the AR-DV1 even easier.
As I said before, this is not a 'wish for', it is a reality NOW. I have two PC's and monitors side by side now. As I type the 'slave' is connected via WiFi, and I am listening to, and controlling the receiver from it. Both displays are identical, and I have to keep reminding myself which is the server and which the slave.
On my Samsung tablet, exactly the same high quality display and audio, only difference being that I need to 'tap' the buttons with a finger to control the AR-DV1.
However I must say, due to the apparent lack of interest judging from the few replies on my other thread, that may not happen. Too much work.
I will make a decision soon as to whether to continue with the whole project. That will be very much influenced by what happens on this thread.
If few people are not really excited by the prospect of not only controlling their AR-DV1 from a PC, but also via remote control on all those devices, then obviously my commitment has been misplaced.
Well possums, its up to you. If you love the idea then POST something positive on THIS thread, or probably wave goodbye to my program and the whole idea.
All you need to do is post HERE with a 'Yes please' or similar., how long would that take? Of course if you really do not like the program or the remote control options then your 'silence' will answer my question once and for all.