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[Q] Bluetooth keyboard

I have been reading some of the reviews on amazon about some of these mini keyboards, and I'm still adjusting to the onscreen keyboard as I came from the D2 then the TP2 before that, so I would like to know what ones are compatible with android? Does anyone have one? Most people in the reviews say that they can't get them to work with android, so I don't want to waste 20-30-40 bucks just to find out its not compatible with our devices. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Curious about this too, if don't remember seeing anything about bluetooth keyboards working without some hacking.
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I guess you and I must be the only ones who care about this.

No...I very much care about this, too. I just tried to pair my Thunderbolt with my Apple wireless keyboard and it did pair. Now, however, it says "paired and not connected" but when I click on the keyboard name it does not do anything. When I press and hold the keyboard name, my only option is to unpair. Not sure how to proceed...

Reading a lot of the reviews on amazon it seems to be a running theme that not all of the BT keyboards are compatible with android. Now, whether that is true or not, I don't know. I was hoping to find someone who has one and can provide some insight. Supposedly, according to the reviews, there are two different protocols for BT and only one(spp, if that makes sense?) works with android. That's the best info I have gathered, but this is strictly based off of reviewers, so I don't actually know anything. So I thought I would bring my question/problem to the smartest community on earth.

I will play around again with my Apple keyboard tonight and see if I can figure this out for you. And for me!

I'm interested as well. Like you, I haven't been able to find any hard info either, and don't want to waste money...

hello, I've been interested in this for a while now…*
here's the BT keyboard i'm considering:
Spider E-BTKB-B001 Black Bluetooth Wireless Ultra Slim Keyboard - seen on newegg ~ $40
although today I tried this app:
market.android.com - Remote Web Desktop
its wifi keyboard feature gets your foot in the door with real keyboard text entry…*haven't tested this for my use case - notes in audible bookmarks - but i look forward to the future development of this Remote Web Desktop application
oops, i can't include links yet

So, if I understood your post correctly, you have already received this and it does work correctly? Can you post some pics to show how big it is compared to the phone? Thanks for the post.

1454 said:
So, if I understood your post correctly, you have already received this and it does work correctly? Can you post some pics to show how big it is compared to the phone? Thanks for the post.
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+1 to this post. Very interested.

This one on amazon looks like it works... from the reviews anyway
ProMini Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard (Build-in TouchPad/Laser Pointer) - Black
(cant post links yet so you'll have to search)
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I can confirm that my buddy's apple bt keyboard works with my TB, but my dell bt keyboard does not.

Can you provide the keyboard model that worked?
I have a no name mini bt keyboard that pairs but will not connect with my unrooted thunderbolt..
The one I have is an unbranded keyboard
Mini Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard for iPad/iPhone 4.0 OS/Android/Window Mobile/Symbian Smartphone
It will pair but not connect.

Sweeny Russ said:
I can confirm that my buddy's apple bt keyboard works with my TB, but my dell bt keyboard does not.
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What app did you use to get the bluetooth keyboard to work? I'm very interested in this.

Has anyone tried the Motorola Wireless Keyboard? It's made for Android and has shortcut keys.

rednoved said:
Has anyone tried the Motorola Wireless Keyboard? It's made for Android and has shortcut keys.
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Intrigued, I would really like to know also. Is that the one for the Xoom?

I've got one of those no-name (actually a company called magic-pro) bluetooth keyboards, and I've tried every app/driver out there that I've been able to find to get the danged thing to work. So far the most useful thing on it is the laserpointer, it's a great cat toy. The bluetooth dongle does work pain-free with a Windows 7 machine, but that's not why I got the thing. Going to keep on trying new revisions, hopefully I'll hit something eventually that doesn't require rooting.

I use Wifi Keyboard occassionally which works great, cheaper then buying a BT.
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OneStepAhead said:
I use Wifi Keyboard occassionally which works great, cheaper then buying a BT.
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Hahaha! You made my day OneStepAhead! I'm using it right now to text family without having to type on my phone. This is really really cool. I was not going to buy a $100 keyboard, so this is perfect.

Which one did you buy?

difference between allshare play and allshare

Hi there,
I have a S3 with a great rom but only 'allshare play'. I have also a tab 10.1 and this is with 'allshare'. I can't get those 2 connected through allshare.
and I searched all over.
I hope that I searched well enoughand theanswer isnot right under my nose
Any one knows the right procedure?
Thank you

peterkef said:
Hi there,
I have a S3 with a great rom but only 'allshare play'. I have also a tab 10.1 and this is with 'allshare'. I can't get those 2 connected through allshare.
and I searched all over.
I hope that I searched well enoughand theanswer isnot right under my nose
Any one knows the right procedure?
Thank you
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peterkef said:
Hi there,
I have a S3 with a great rom but only 'allshare play'. I have also a tab 10.1 and this is with 'allshare'. I can't get those 2 connected through allshare.
and I searched all over.
I hope that I searched well enoughand theanswer isnot right under my nose
Any one knows the right procedure?
Thank you
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Settings>more settings>nearby devices> switch filesharing on and change settings to your preference took me a while to get it haha it is right under your nose haha

Neffly4u said:
Settings>more settings>nearby devices> switch filesharing on and change settings to your preference took me a while to get it haha it is right under your nose haha
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Thanks, that worked. I see my s3 now on my tab. But the other way around still does not work.
Any idea?
Thank you

peterkef said:
Thanks, that worked. I see my s3 now on my tab. But the other way around still does not work.
Any idea?
Thank you
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Allshare just works on the local network. Allshare Play registers you through the internet and connects with all devices registered always which I assume means always connected because the services are running always.
I prefer simply allshare as it keeps access to my device local to just my home network. Using allshare play gives a third party "Samsung" complete access to my device or registered devices anytime which I'm not really cool with. Just 2 cents from a member of the 1st tinfoil brigade =)
Edit: Oops I didn't answer your question. So to get Allshare Play devices to all see each other you actually have to register them using the Samsung Allshare website. Login to your account, ect ect... there's a demo to show you what to do on it.

it looks like DLNA/Allshare is integrated with the phone. To access other devices media, open either Gallery or VideoPlayer and access nearby devices. Other DLNA devices should show up.

I have a Tab 8.9 and S3.
On the Tab, in AllShare, under settings you should see the device name for the Tab as a media server. You can select which content you share. In the main window you should see a list of local devices, including My Device and, presumably your S3.
On your S3, in AllShare Play, use the menu button and select nearby devices. Your Tab should show up in the list.
Regards,
Ian

Information on Samsung Galaxy S3 Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy (Smart Bluetooth)

If any one has any information on Samsung and there progress on fixing the bugs with the low energy bluetooth 4.0 can you plz update us all and post it here.
Thanks!
Ill post everything i know here as well.
1. Samsung Developers thread on the issue
http://developer.samsung.com/forum/...geId=157757&messageNumber=1168&startId=zzzzz~
2. NRF Utility
I know that the app in the andriod market called NRF Utility can scan and find ble devices one your GS3!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nordic.nordicbleapp&hl=en
3. These people seem very educated on the matter and one thinks he know how to solve this.
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/11311947/how-to-use-broadcom-ble-sdk-smart-4-0-in-android-4-0
4. Info on a development kit.
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/...y-development-kit-must-have-proximity-profile
5. Say what? uhh i dont think so.
Unfortunately, there are no Bluetooth 4.0 (which Bluetooth LE is a part of) libraries built into android right now. In order to connect an android device to a Bluetooth 4.0 connection, you must do it for a specific device, and that device's manufacturer must have released a bluetooth 4.0 SDK. There is an open bluetooth low-energy SDK for Android
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- John Leehey
http://stackoverflow.com/tags/bluetooth-lowenergy/new
6. The reason im in the to win this!
I want my gb 6900 g-shock watch to pair with my GS3!!! UGH
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1572175&page=2

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This sucks
"I want my gb 6900 g-shock watch to pair with my GS3!!! UGH"
I am a app developer and I need Bluetooth 4.0 in order to develop hardware for my own phone. As of now i'm using Apples Iphone 5 " Samsung's Competitor" to develop my apps and Hardware. This does not look good on Samsung's part. I really hope this gets figured out. The Galaxy S3 is the top selling phone as of right now. It is also my favorite in terms of use but. The fact that they advertised 4.0 support this sucks!

I am with you on that bro. Got the gb 6900 on my wrist right now but no application to really take advantage of the ble. Just in case you dont know, you can always check that the SGS3 can see the GB 6900 using the "Bluetooth Smart Scanner" application tool found through play.
I also have a Moto Droid 4 which can natively see the watch using the Bluetooth page in settings but I am afriad I have to perhaps look into the developing my own app.
cantoucthis said:
"I want my gb 6900 g-shock watch to pair with my GS3!!! UGH"
I am a app developer and I need Bluetooth 4.0 in order to develop hardware for my own phone. As of now i'm using Apples Iphone 5 " Samsung's Competitor" to develop my apps and Hardware. This does not look good on Samsung's part. I really hope this gets figured out. The Galaxy S3 is the top selling phone as of right now. It is also my favorite in terms of use but. The fact that they advertised 4.0 support this sucks!
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sirius_dark said:
you can always check that the SGS3 can see the GB 6900 using the "Bluetooth Smart Scanner" application tool found through play..
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thanks man i didnt know that app existed and im trying its not working for me and consiquently neither is the nrf utility :'( some **** show this ble stuff is.

halabuloogy said:
thanks man i didnt know that app existed and im trying its not working for me and consiquently neither is the nrf utility :'( some **** show this ble stuff is.
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The nRF Utlility from Nordic, i couldnt even download from the Play Store because my phone is marked as "SAMSUNG-SGH-I747" which is at^t's SGS3. I wish there was a way i could download the .apk file from Play Store or even somewhere on the internet.
I am going to check if Nordic has put it on their developer site.
The application i mentioned only just discovers the Bluetooth 4.0 devices and doesnt connect to them. At the moment it is just good enough for proof that Samsung indeed has a Bluetooth Low Energy module in the SGS3.
If you can give me more info on your SGS3 such as network carrier, what rom and kernel you are using, perhaps i might be able to figure out why it is not working for you.

halabuloogy said:
thanks man i didnt know that app existed and im trying its not working for me and consiquently neither is the nrf utility :'( some **** show this ble stuff is.
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I just checked Nordic's website, unfortunately they dont have the .apk listed in the downloads section only the blasted iOS version of nRF
Also, i attached the incompatibility error i am getting when i try to download nRF from the Play store. Don't think you have the .apk for nRF Utility do you? Any way you know we can actually download the .apk from the play store?

N-01D ***and thats a zero not a O***
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I just checked Nordic's website, unfortunately they dont have the .apk listed in the downloads section only the blasted iOS version of nRF
Also, i attached the incompatibility error i am getting when i try to download nRF from the Play store. Don't think you have the .apk for nRF Utility do you? Any way you know we can actually download the .apk from the play store?
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i have the sprint and my build is "SPH-L710" but sorry no i dont have the apk mabey try switch up ur boot loader to build moder number "N-01D" its one of the phone the gshock watch is acualy compatible with and if you download market enabler and use japan domoco mode u can download the gshock app from play and open the bluetooth setting!!!

i figured it out!
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The nRF Utlility from Nordic, i couldnt even download from the Play Store because my phone is marked as "SAMSUNG-SGH-I747" which is at^t's SGS3. I wish there was a way i could download the .apk file from Play Store or even somewhere on the internet.
I am going to check if Nordic has put it on their developer site.
The application i mentioned only just discovers the Bluetooth 4.0 devices and doesnt connect to them. At the moment it is just good enough for proof that Samsung indeed has a Bluetooth Low Energy module in the SGS3.
If you can give me more info on your SGS3 such as network carrier, what rom and kernel you are using, perhaps i might be able to figure out why it is not working for you.
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MARKET ENABLER!!!!! and mabey build prop that bad boy. you will be able to download it. but thanks i figured it out after the first time you pair your watch hasto be cleared again!!! to do so you have to go to "set up" click start twice then hold down "split-reset" button!!! GO FIGURE!!! darn japs

halabuloogy said:
MARKET ENABLER!!!!! and mabey build prop that bad boy. you will be able to download it. but thanks i figured it out after the first time you pair your watch hasto be cleared again!!! to do so you have to go to "set up" click start twice then hold down "split-reset" button!!! GO FIGURE!!! darn japs
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Ha ha! Yeah i was about to head to Market Enabler but just didnt want to risk rooting my att SGS3. The phone is my lifeline at the moment and given I am travelling, i am contemplating if i should root it. I just did the root to a Droid 4 but alas i dont know the market code for japan play store. As i understand google gives each country/region a specific "market code" or a "play code"
I am sure someone has figured out and listed all the market codes for each country... in Xda just going to do that soon after i finish replying.
But hey, thanks for the tip! I really appreciate it.

S3 and G-shock Gb-6900 bluetooth
sirius_dark said:
Ha ha! Yeah i was about to head to Market Enabler but just didnt want to risk rooting my att SGS3. The phone is my lifeline at the moment and given I am travelling, i am contemplating if i should root it. I just did the root to a Droid 4 but alas i dont know the market code for japan play store. As i understand google gives each country/region a specific "market code" or a "play code"
I am sure someone has figured out and listed all the market codes for each country... in Xda just going to do that soon after i finish replying.
But hey, thanks for the tip! I really appreciate it.
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pls is there anybody out there who tried to connect the gb-6900 bluetooth g-shock with a Samsung S3 !!!!! My G-shock bluetooth will be deliverd soon !

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pls is there anybody out there who tried to connect the gb-6900 bluetooth g-shock with a Samsung S3 !!!!! My G-shock bluetooth will be deliverd soon !
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Hi! yes. You would first need to make sure you have the JB official ROM upgrade from at&t through Kies or rooted and unlocked bootloader SGS3 running JB. Unfortunately, there is no official app from Casio for SGS3 as G-Shock+ exists for iOS yet, but you can download nRF Utility from market and then use the watch as a proximity device.

gb600 and s3
sirius_dark said:
I just checked Nordic's website, unfortunately they dont have the .apk listed in the downloads section only the blasted iOS version of nRF
Also, i attached the incompatibility error i am getting when i try to download nRF from the Play store. Don't think you have the .apk for nRF Utility do you? Any way you know we can actually download the .apk from the play store?
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the nordic nRF utility connected my s3 and the casio gb6900 only once ! After that it doesn't connected anymore, the other app such as Bluetooth smart scanner or other android apps doesn't scan the bluetooth watch at all.

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sirius_dark said:
Hi! yes. You would first need to make sure you have the JB official ROM upgrade from at&t through Kies or rooted and unlocked bootloader SGS3 running JB. Unfortunately, there is no official app from Casio for SGS3 as G-Shock+ exists for iOS yet, but you can download nRF Utility from market and then use the watch as a proximity device.
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The nordic nRF utility does connected to my s3 and the casio gb6900.
It even was connecting better than the official G-shock app ( from the apple store) and my partners iphone 5
I'm not a developer but does it mean i have to wait until casio, android, or samsung work on that ?
Does it work with the japanes g-shock app from their store ? (this app supports a gb-6900 bt reports the description)

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the nordic nRF utility connected my s3 and the casio gb6900 only once ! After that it doesn't connected anymore, the other app such as Bluetooth smart scanner or other android apps doesn't scan the bluetooth watch at all.
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have you tried to clear the bond between the casio gb6900 and nRF utility and Bluetooth smart scanner or other android apps? I believe you can do that by going to the setup screen on the watch and then keep the split.reset button pressed on the watch. What other apps other than Bluetooth Smart Scanner and nRF Utility have you found on android/for sgs3 that use BLE to connect?
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The nordic nRF utility does connected to my s3 and the casio gb6900.
It even was connecting better than the official G-shock app ( from the apple store) and my partners iphone 5
I'm not a developer but does it mean i have to wait until casio, android, or samsung work on that ?
Does it work with the japanes g-shock app from their store ? (this app supports a gb-6900 bt reports the description)
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I have yet to try the official G-Shock+ app for iOS. I try to stay away(physically and mentally) from any iOS device. You may be right on the on the "better connectivity " as i know Apple did screw up the Dual Mode Bluetooth chipset on the iPhone 4S...which they might have carried on with iPhone 5.
Yes, you would have to wait untill casio develops something or untill there is a API from Samsung for BLE development for Android. I think the latter one is more important as once there is a API, not only Casio can develop a full fledged app but also many individual developers. Samsung is the real sucker in this.

You hafto go into setup in watch menu then hit "start stop" twice then hold in reset. Then search for the watch again.
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halabuloogy said:
You hafto go into setup in watch menu then hit "start stop" twice then hold in reset. Then search for the watch again.
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda app-developers app
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That is exactly what i said in my reply. Maybe you overlooked it. Oh and there is a newer version of nRF Utility. Now you can have the watch beep or find the watch as you press "Find My Tag"..and the watch beeps in case you misplace the watch. It didnt work earlier. :good:

wait en see
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have you tried to clear the bond between the casio gb6900 and nRF utility and Bluetooth smart scanner or other android apps? I believe you can do that by going to the setup screen on the watch and then keep the split.reset button pressed on the watch. What other apps other than Bluetooth Smart Scanner and nRF Utility have you found on android/for sgs3 that use BLE to connect?
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I have yet to try the official G-Shock+ app for iOS. I try to stay away(physically and mentally) from any iOS device. You may be right on the on the "better connectivity " as i know Apple did screw up the Dual Mode Bluetooth chipset on the iPhone 4S...which they might have carried on with iPhone 5.
Yes, you would have to wait untill casio develops something or untill there is a API from Samsung for BLE development for Android. I think the latter one is more important as once there is a API, not only Casio can develop a full fledged app but also many individual developers. Samsung is the real sucker in this.
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I've mailed casio and didn't get a satisfied answer , they only mentioned the support information on their website !
Samsungs didn't respond at all, and their developsite doesn't show any activity on that matter.
l'll just have to wait and see ....

[email protected] said:
I've mailed casio and didn't get a satisfied answer , they only mentioned the support information on their website !
Samsungs didn't respond at all, and their developsite doesn't show any activity on that matter.
l'll just have to wait and see ....
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Well thanks for the effort. Many people before you have done that and got the same response. I dont know why Samsung is not at the top of the matter on this..especially if they really want to seal the deal for SGS3.
It could be that android/google is really pushing for NFC and not so much on BLE because iOS is pushing more on BLE and not so much on NFC.
I tell you these corporate battles just are hindrances to potential opportunity to many technologies and developers. Shame on them!

Update on Android App from Casio
I have some good news to share. We should be getting an Android based app from Casio. See this link
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/49231/casio-g-shock-gb-5600a-iphone-pictures-hands-on
"It will work only with iPhone at present - because of the app support - but an Android app is in the pipeline for release later in the year."
Another site i found reporting says around end of summer.
http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/8/38...-bluetooth-watch-coming-to-the-us-this-summer

Airplay for Android

I've looked at some apps and did some research on some apps abilities with airplay. I have a JBL dock that my iPod can connect with via airplay and I want my phone to be able to do this. Dues anyone know of any apps that have the ability?
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I've looked at some apps and did some research on some apps abilities with airplay. I have a JBL dock that my iPod can connect with via airplay and I want my phone to be able to do this. Dues anyone know of any apps that have the ability?
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http://en.lmgtfy.com/?q=airplay+android
first link.

DoubleTwist works the best for me.

bk201doesntexist said:
http://en.lmgtfy.com/?q=airplay+android
first link.
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What's the 1st link? http://www.mobiflip.de/airplay-unter-android-nutzen/? Or which one? Would be more helpful to get a direct link, so that we know what you mean.
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DoubleTwist works the best for me.
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DoubleTwist?
I thought that DoubleTwist is only for receiving music from iTunes; not for sending music and video and such to remote devices. Or can that be done?
I'm also looking for something like this. I'd like to be able to send what I see on the display of my Android device or Linux notebook to my TV. In Apple land, that would be done with AirPlay -> http://www.apple.com/airplay/; "Mirroring" is what I'm after. I'm not looking for something which would allow me to send just a video or music file to my TV - DLNA works.
Can someone suggest a solution? Those AirPlay apps that I found in the Play Store only seem to be able to send music, .or at best also video files. Oh, and I'm also looking for an AirPlay "receiver" for Android, that I could put on some Android USB stick or such which I'd connect to my TV via HDMI.
Oh #2 - it doesn't HAVE to be AirPlay. Something else altogether would be fine as well, as long as it does what I "need".
Thanks,
Alexander

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What's the 1st link? http://www.mobiflip.de/airplay-unter-android-nutzen/? Or which one? Would be more helpful to get a direct link, so that we know what you mean.
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http://www.knowyourmobile.com/android-apps/18049/best-airplay-apps-android
that is why i don't enjoy location services.

bk201doesntexist said:
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/android-apps/18049/best-airplay-apps-android
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Thanks.
bk201doesntexist said:
that is why i don't enjoy location services.
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That's why I don't enjoy "smart" answers like Google and even less enjoy lmgty answers.
Thanks again,
Alexander

alexs77 said:
I'm also looking for something like this. I'd like to be able to send what I see on the display of my Android device or Linux notebook to my TV. In Apple land, that would be done with AirPlay -> http://www.apple.com/airplay/; "Mirroring" is what I'm after. I'm not looking for something which would allow me to send just a video or music file to my TV - DLNA works.
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Well then we can close this thread now because AirPlay mirroring isn't going to happen from your Android device. Hell the native Android solution to mirroring (Miracast) isn't even going to happen. That was just Googles way of saying "Look we had a half ass thought about it, now leave us the hell alone. No you cant have mirroring. Sincerly, Google."
You say you are familiar with DLNA and it works well for you, the end.

voice not working on air mouse T3 and shield tv

I've got two of two of these from two vendors. Both of them have mics. Everything works out of the box but the voice search. Anybody here with the same issue? Solution? Thank you.

FYI- Most of those t-3's and mx3's do not have the mic I would test it on another system .
I have bought about a dozen plus from ebay trying to find ones with mics that worked.. It was a no go.

jb_alphamale said:
I've got two of two of these from two vendors. Both of them have mics. Everything works out of the box but the voice search. Anybody here with the same issue? Solution? Thank you.
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I use one of these same remotes (possibly different vendor, lot of different versions on Amazon) with my Shield TV and am able to use the voice input and searching. Out of the box it was also not working as others described, but then I installed MKR (can be installed from the web version of the play store directly to the Shield. See link below) to map the keys on the remote and was able to get it to function perfectly. Can use the voice search just like the standalone Shield remote and gamepad. Plus you can configure every other button as well. Example, I have the Red button open Netflix, yellow button launches Plex, Green button Hulu, ect.. Remote is pretty damn awesome with the shield after mapping the buttons how I wanted. Give it a shot.
**I was unable to post the direct link, but just search for "Multilanguage Keymap Redefiner" on the Play Store.

jrhatfield said:
I use one of these same remotes (possibly different vendor, lot of different versions on Amazon) with my Shield TV and am able to use the voice input and searching. Out of the box it was also not working as others described, but then I installed MKR (can be installed from the web version of the play store directly to the Shield. See link below) to map the keys on the remote and was able to get it to function perfectly. Can use the voice search just like the standalone Shield remote and gamepad. Plus you can configure every other button as well. Example, I have the Red button open Netflix, yellow button launches Plex, Green button Hulu, ect.. Remote is pretty damn awesome with the shield after mapping the buttons how I wanted. Give it a shot.
**I was unable to post the direct link, but just search for "Multilanguage Keymap Redefiner" on the Play Store.
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Thanks for your reply.Voice on the remote is not a function that is assigned to a button. I'll give it a try but it is possible that your remote is more capable than mine.

jrhatfield said:
I use one of these same remotes (possibly different vendor, lot of different versions on Amazon) with my Shield TV and am able to use the voice input and searching. Out of the box it was also not working as others described, but then I installed MKR (can be installed from the web version of the play store directly to the Shield. See link below) to map the keys on the remote and was able to get it to function perfectly. Can use the voice search just like the standalone Shield remote and gamepad. Plus you can configure every other button as well. Example, I have the Red button open Netflix, yellow button launches Plex, Green button Hulu, ect.. Remote is pretty damn awesome with the shield after mapping the buttons how I wanted. Give it a shot.
**I was unable to post the direct link, but just search for "Multilanguage Keymap Redefiner" on the Play Store.
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Ok so I downloaded the app you have mentioned and when I go to assign the function for the "mic" key which one should I pic? (there are "gamepad", "keyboard", "Phone", "Media/TV", "Others") under which is the actual mic action?
Thanks

jb_alphamale said:
I've got two of two of these from two vendors. Both of them have mics. Everything works out of the box but the voice search. Anybody here with the same issue? Solution? Thank you.
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On my version of the remote when you are prompted for voice input i have to hold down the mic button while i talk. For example if im on youtube and i go to the search section it will prompt me to say somthing then i hold down the mic button talk and then release the button.

qpr1991 said:
On my version of the remote when you are prompted for voice input i have to hold down the mic button while i talk. For example if im on youtube and i go to the search section it will prompt me to say somthing then i hold down the mic button talk and then release the button.
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Hi ...Any chance you can post an image of that remote or a link to where you purchased this model..Please....as there are many different vendor types and it`s a mine field to find the exact model.
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polosolo said:
Hi ...Any chance you can post an image of that remote or a link to where you purchased this model..Please....as there are many different vendor types and it`s a mine field to find the exact model.
Thanks,
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This is the model i am using atm. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Keyboard-W...16787137&sr=8-6&keywords=android+voice+remote

qpr1991 said:
This is the model i am using atm. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Keyboard-W...16787137&sr=8-6&keywords=android+voice+remote
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Result!!! ......That's the one I ordered yesterday.....So real happy. Only bad thing is ...it`s going to take a few weeks to arrive.
Can you reprogram all the buttons to suit... with the new shield remote ir blaster...?
Any further tips on setting this up would be Great mate.
Thanks again for your time and help.
Best Regards,

polosolo said:
Result!!! ......That's the one I ordered yesterday.....So real happy. Only bad thing is ...it`s going to take a few weeks to arrive.
Can you reprogram all the buttons to suit... with the new shield remote ir blaster...?
Any further tips on setting this up would be Great mate.
Thanks again for your time and help.
Best Regards,
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Not to sure about the shield ir as i have the 1st gen. I have programmed the IR for my tv and sound bar.
I also recommend to remap buttons in android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.homebutton
Alot of buttons on the remote are pointless and i never use so i have remapped them to quick launch apps red=youtube yellow=iplayer green=all4 blue=terrarium/kodi and i have also remapped the search button to bring up google assistant. You can also remap as long press our double tap. Thats what i did for the blue button press=terrarium long press=kodi.

qpr1991 said:
Not to sure about the shield ir as i have the 1st gen. I have programmed the IR for my tv and sound bar.
I also recommend to remap buttons in android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.homebutton
Alot of buttons on the remote are pointless and i never use so i have remapped them to quick launch apps red=youtube yellow=iplayer green=all4 blue=terrarium/kodi and i have also remapped the search button to bring up google assistant. You can also remap as long press our double tap. Thats what i did for the blue button press=terrarium long press=kodi.
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Thank`s mate....For the help and tips !.......They will be very useful indeed.
Best Regards,

I can guarantee that this control does not operate search by voice on the shield
polosolo said:
thank`s mate....for the help and tips !.......they will be very useful indeed.
Best regards,
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i can guarantee that this control does not operate search by voice on the shield
what happens a lot of times is that staff speaks and the voice is captured by the shield's original controllers
there is no voice control t3 and yes the original control that is capting your voice
if you remove all original commands in shield settings you will see that the t3 voice command does not work