Uniden BCD536 Internet Software

[jturner3]

I have had the BCD536 for about 6 months, like the radio (I also have BC796) as well as a Radio Shack hand held digital trunking scanner and several BC-15 analog scanners.

The reason why I also purchased the BC536 was the remote control software, which I understood at the time would allow for the radio to be controlled from an iPhone or iPad from any internet connection. I was hoping to be able to listen to my radio from the road (like traveling in the hotel room), monitor whats happening at home, the local ham repeaters, nets, etc. Everything I am reading in the forums is only covering local network control which I use the computer and the ProScan software for (which also works great)

So the question is, does anyone know if Uniden plans on having a internet application for the 536, will the current software evolve to include that functionality? As an example the SlingBox TV application is very easy to set up and use for remote devices and works from most internet connections in the field. I know it may be possible with whats there now by setting up communications/security via the router and network, but there does not seem to be any clear understanding of anything other than local network control from the local WiFI network. Fixed iP addresses, etc., are all a pain it the tail to set up.

It would be great if eventually the app evolved to have the simplicity of Slingbox.

Thanks if anyone knows anything.

John KG6ODI

 

[troymail]

My guess is, based on past Uniden (programming) software, and the fact they released the communication protocol for the radio, that the offering from Uniden will be slightly above a proof of concept/prototype and that other vendors will eventually offer something for sale.

 

[ofd8001]

I believe the internet connectivity part is on Uniden's radar. Most likely they wanted to get the "barebones" Siren App out and see how folks like it. Then after fine tuning it, they'll move on to that next step - internet accessibility. They touted that feature pretty heavily in the announcement video.

They do similar things for home security systems, so wheels may not need re-invention.

 

[Voyager]

I agree with ofd for the most part, but I would say they wanted to get something out to satisfy the sue-happy crowd who wasn't willing to wait for a polished product.

 

[GrandpaFrank]

I was also looking into this and was wondering if remote accessing the scanner the way they access video cameras would work. Specifically this article.

http://www.noip.com/blog/2014/07/31/6-easy-steps-remote-access-device/

At $20 a year, if it works, this will be good.