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Post by AudioHTIT on Sept 29, 2015 21:24:04 GMT -5
DUH! Touched the yellow power button and everything "magically" came to life... lovely app, I must say. See, now this is something I don't care for. If my XMC-1 is already on , should I really have to hit the power button. And the buttons along the bottom being grey look as though they are dead and when first tried the app I was waiting for them to change to an active color. I think he meant his unit was turned off, indicated by the yellow power button. If the XMC-1 is already on then the button is blue and you don't have to push it. |
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Post by millst on Sept 29, 2015 22:02:43 GMT -5
If the XMC-1 is already on, then the app has the orange power button. That must be pressed for the app to do anything. That's what was confusing me. The app should probably remember what XMC you were last controlling and default to that. Also, probably no point in showing the selection screen if only one XMC is found.
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Post by geebo on Sept 29, 2015 22:16:53 GMT -5
If the XMC-1 is already on, then the app has the orange power button. That must be pressed for the app to do anything. That's what was confusing me. The app should probably remember what XMC you were last controlling and default to that. Also, probably no point in showing the selection screen if only one XMC is found. -tm That's not the way it works on my iPad. If the XMC is on when I start the app, the power button is blue and there is no need to press it. If I press the power button, it turns orange and shuts the XMC down. |
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Post by socketman on Sept 29, 2015 22:20:28 GMT -5
Geebo, if my XMC is on and I start the app the button is orange and stays orange unless I press it. Not sure why.
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Post by novisnick on Sept 29, 2015 22:21:38 GMT -5
If the XMC-1 is already on, then the app has the orange power button. That must be pressed for the app to do anything. That's what was confusing me. The app should probably remember what XMC you were last controlling and default to that. Also, probably no point in showing the selection screen if only one XMC is found. -tm That's not the way it works on my iPad. If the XMC is on when I start the app, the power button is blue and there is no need to press it. If I press the power button, it turns orange and shuts the XMC down. Mine works the other way around. If the XMC-1 is on nd i turn on the app, i have to power up the app to make it work. it does not shut down the XMC-1 though. |
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Post by sahmen on Sept 29, 2015 22:26:55 GMT -5
Is the app able to turn the XMC-1 on when it is in power-saving (or lowest power) standby mode? Mine can't. I wonder whether that is because I am opting to use that lowest power standby mode.
My app does shut down the XMC-1 when the blue power button is pressed. When the XMC-1 is on, the power button on the app stays orange until I press it ; it then turns blue and the app goes into full operation
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Post by chaosrv on Sept 29, 2015 22:26:56 GMT -5
I have the app up and running on my LG G4 phone and Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 tablet. Based on the limited use I have so far both seem to work quite well. Definitely a great effort went into this by all. Very nice job!
I would like to make two feature requests:
1. The phone layout of the app is very different than when running on a tablet. I get that and accept it with zero problems. On the phone it is broken up into "pages" for lack of a better word with shortcut tabs at the top of the app. Instead of pressing these tabs, I think a finger swipe in either direction to go from page to page would be more intuitive and in line with how most mobile OSes work already.
2. I like that it mimics the source information (same as the XMC display) What I would absolutely love is for it to mimic the menu tree/system as well. Suggestions:
A. Tablet: The menu tree could replace the Speaker Preset/Trims/Mode etc.. section of the tablet screen. This way it could be done while still displaying the source info which would be terrific.
B. For phones, it would need to act like the XMC display itself and show the menu with a quick glance at source info by pressing the "info" button due to limited space. (this would work for tablets as well.
The reason I suggest this is the weapons-grade remote is far more tactile than a flat touch screen. It is easier to navigate (and use) the remote without having to look at it. With a mobile device there will be more looking at the mobile device then back to the screen, back to the device, back to the screen etc.. Having the menu will negate much of this. Eyes are kept on the mobile device while it is in use making its use much quicker.
*This would also be particularly helpful if you're listening to audio only (no television/screen needed) and XMC display is not easily accessible (in a closet for example)*
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Post by geebo on Sept 29, 2015 22:38:44 GMT -5
Geebo, if my XMC is on and I start the app the button is orange and stays orange unless I press it. Not sure why. iOS or Android? |
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Post by jra on Sept 29, 2015 23:15:42 GMT -5
Easy. If the user wants to use another XMC-1 he goes to the sellect tab an the app starts scanning the network.... And how many users have more than one XMC-1.... > There's at least 1 on the lounge that has 2 XMCs. I have 2 XMC-1's and downloaded the App tonight. From what little time I've played with it it works really well. Immediately found both XMC-1's and controls them well. I'm happy ! |
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Post by wizardofoz on Sept 29, 2015 23:23:41 GMT -5
> There's at least 1 on the lounge that has 2 XMCs. I have 2 XMC-1's and downloaded the App tonight. From what little time I've played with it it works really well. Immediately found both XMC-1's and controls them well. I'm happy ! in around 24-36 hours I hope I can say the same |
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Post by creimes on Sept 29, 2015 23:25:38 GMT -5
Geebo, if my XMC is on and I start the app the button is orange and stays orange unless I press it. Not sure why. iOS or Android? Same for me on an iPhone 4  |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Sept 29, 2015 23:29:37 GMT -5
Is the app able to turn the XMC-1 on when it is in power-saving (or lowest power) standby mode? Mine can't. I wonder whether that is because I am opting to use that lowest power standby mode. My app does shut down the XMC-1 when the blue power button is pressed. When the XMC-1 is on, the power button on the app stays orange until I press it ; it then turns blue and the app goes into full operation That's a good question, I don't know if the network port is monitored in low power standby (the IR port is), if you can't wake it from a 'deep sleep' with the App, it might not be monitored, Maybe I'll try tomorrow. It seems that not all our power buttons are working the same. Mine seems to mimic the XMC-1, if it's off it's orange, if I press it the unit goes on and the light turns blue. If the unit is running when I start the App, the button will be blue when it opens and I don't need to push it (as geebo described). |
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Post by villock on Sept 30, 2015 7:04:06 GMT -5
So the refresh button does nothing, and the silver box remains empty? YesSounds like network, have you been able to setup Dirac? YesWhat do your network settings look like (in setup)? Dirac setup?Hopefully this will help others with network issues as well. On the XMC-1 Menu > Setup > Network It will look something like the pic below, the numbers won't be the same, but should look similar to other devices on your network, the first 3 octets of the IP address should be identical to your smartphone or tablets address. In my example below this would be 10.0.1.x - the x will be different for each network device (my iPad is 10.0.1.65). View AttachmentThe first 3 octets are the same In the XMC-1 setup it is 192.168. 1. 10 On my Droid it is 192.168.1.3 But the XMC-1 still does not show up on my app and I cannot refresh |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Sept 30, 2015 8:28:06 GMT -5
Hopefully this will help others with network issues as well. On the XMC-1 Menu > Setup > Network It will look something like the pic below, the numbers won't be the same, but should look similar to other devices on your network, the first 3 octets of the IP address should be identical to your smartphone or tablets address. In my example below this would be 10.0.1.x - the x will be different for each network device (my iPad is 10.0.1.65). View AttachmentThe first 3 octets are the same In the XMC-1 setup it is 192.168. 1. 10 On my Droid it is 192.168.1.3 But the XMC-1 still does not show up on my app and I cannot refresh Well, sounds like you're network is good and it's beyond my knowledge of the App. However, as with any computer issue, I'd do a complete shutdown of your XMC-1 and your Android and give it another try. A ping between your Android and XMC-1 after the restart wouldn't hurt either. |
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Post by villock on Sept 30, 2015 8:33:23 GMT -5
The first 3 octets are the same In the XMC-1 setup it is 192.168. 1. 10 On my Droid it is 192.168.1.3 But the XMC-1 still does not show up on my app and I cannot refresh Well, sounds like you're network is good and it's beyond my knowledge of the App. However, as with any computer issue, I'd do a complete shutdown of your XMC-1 and your Android and give it another try. A ping between your Android and XMC-1 after the restart wouldn't hurt either. Thanks for your help. How do I do a ping? I'm an idiot about this stuff |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Sept 30, 2015 8:45:33 GMT -5
Well, sounds like you're network is good and it's beyond my knowledge of the App. However, as with any computer issue, I'd do a complete shutdown of your XMC-1 and your Android and give it another try. A ping between your Android and XMC-1 after the restart wouldn't hurt either. Thanks for your help. How do I do a ping? I'm an idiot about this stuff I mentioned above that you'll need a network utility for your Smartphone. I use 'Net Analyzer' from Techet for my iOS devices, but don't know what's available on Android. This App does much more than Ping, you might find something simple and free. I just Googled 'Android App Ping' and saw several, but I don't want to recommend something I haven't used. |
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Post by wilburthegoose on Sept 30, 2015 8:51:22 GMT -5
I too can't connect. My XMC-1 is on a wired connection (IP is something like 192.168.0.19) and the iPhone is wireless at 192.168.1.6
Everything else in my home can connect wired to wireless.
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Post by novisnick on Sept 30, 2015 8:52:51 GMT -5
I too can't connect. My XMC-1 is on a wired connection (IP is something like 192.168.0.19) and the iPhone is wireless at 192.168.1.6 Everything else in my home can connect wired to wireless. Do you have a duel ban router? |
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Post by villock on Sept 30, 2015 9:22:20 GMT -5
Thanks for your help. How do I do a ping? I'm an idiot about this stuff I mentioned above that you'll need a network utility for your Smartphone. I use 'Net Analyzer' from Techet for my iOS devices, but don't know what's available on Android. This App does much more than Ping, you might find something simple and free. I just Googled 'Android App Ping' and saw several, but I don't want to recommend something I haven't used. Weird, it just showed up on my phone so looks like all is good  Thanks again for your help, I will fool with it over the next few days and report if I am having any issues |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Sept 30, 2015 9:28:32 GMT -5
I too can't connect. My XMC-1 is on a wired connection (IP is something like 192.168.0.19) and the iPhone is wireless at 192.168.1.6 Everything else in my home can connect wired to wireless. It's unusual to have two different subnets in your home, unless you set it up that way, or you have a guest network. 192.168.0.x is a different IP network than 192.168.1.x, and the App may only scan the network it's on. Do you know why you have two networks, or was that a typo? |
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Thanks again for your help, I will fool with it over the next few days and report if I am having any issues