So, recently I found that Webkey.CC is on the verge of shutting down. I have been researching other RDP solutions for FTV (rooted). Teamviewer Quicksupport (TVQS) looks promising. It shows the true screen share of the FTV and allows you to navigate FTV with keyboard decently.
The only issue is that the TVQS needs manual intervention on the FTV side to allow control & remote desktop. So unattended management of FTV is currently not possible with this app. I researched the issue and found a way to bypass manual authorization using Tasker (See http://teamviewerforums.com/index.php?topic=2081.0 )
The problem using this method is that the Accessibility settings are not available in FTV. Tasker needs those to read dialog boxes and respond to it. Going into Accessibility settings using the Settings app crashes the settings app, so that was a dead end. Any ideas or suggestions?
A few people have asked for a modded TVQS apk that does not ask for authorization, but I can't seem to find any apks out there....
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Didn't know if you guys had tried this or not, but now that root is available, Teamviewer QuickSupport became a lot more useful. You can now control your FTV remotely with Teamviewer instead of just viewing and modifying system info. Tried it out last night and it was working great. Just make sure the box is rooted, then install Teamviewer QS from the Play Store
The only thing I can't figure out is if there is a way to get it to run automatically on startup in the background. Right now you have to open the app and allow access when there is an incoming connection. If you exit out of the app you are not able to connect to it. Any one have any ideas?
Has anyone found a good solution to accessing their Fire TV remotely? Basically I'm looking for a VNC or Remote Desktop solution for the Fire TV so I that I can setup / configure from my PC without having to be tied to the Fire TV.
martian21 said:
Has anyone found a good solution to accessing their Fire TV remotely? Basically I'm looking for a VNC or Remote Desktop solution for the Fire TV so I that I can setup / configure from my PC without having to be tied to the Fire TV.
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This would be nice to have. I remember reading someone trying teamviewer to control it remotely. Haven't tried it been so busy.
Wireless adb? Its not a GUI but I use it to install apps and what not. I even do it from work by using chrome remote desktop to connect to my home computer and adb from there
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I tried remote droid, but couldn't get it to work over the network. Teamviewer worked for me. Has a bit of delay in it but does the job. Used it to setup XBMC, no issues. You need root access and have the client installed on the FTV.
Would you mind providing a few more details of how you got TeamViewer working? I looks like you need the TeamViewer Quick Support app correct? Did you just sideload it?
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Yes you need to side load TeamViewer Quick Support onto FTV and start it. It will give you the session ID which you enter into the PC Teamviewer.
FTV will ask for SU access which you grant.
Once you choose remote access on the PC it will ask again for SU access. Once granted you should see your FTV on the PC session.
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I tried TeamViewer and it does work but unfortunately doesn't meet my needs. I need something that runs all the time in the background and doesn't require user intervention on the FireTV to connect.
I also tried "VNC Server" and "droid VNC server". VNC Server displayed the screen perfectly but couldn't be controlled. droid VNC server just displayed a black screen and also didn't seem to allow control. There is also VMLite VNC Server but it is $10 and looks like it's based off droid VNC Server (which didn't work). VMLite is a non-starter anyway because you need to connect wia USB adb to start the app the first time.
It's really too bad that there doesn't appear to be any true remote access solution to the Fire TV. Maybe someday.
I'd be interested too...my typical need would be to launch a radio app (Pandora, Songza, etc) WITHOUT having to turn on the TV, only to turn it off afterwards. If I could do it from my phone (which is always around and connected) it would be perfect.
Still using my trusty old Roku M500 for Internet radio, just because of the simplicity.
Use an app called "WebKey". It works over a brower (both http and https) and you can change the ports to non-standard ones in the app. I use Chrome, so not sure of the behavior on IE or Firefox.
You will create an account (userid & password) on each FTV that you install the app and want to control. Thats your authentication. You will also create a name that uniquely identifies your FTV.
It works in 2 ways when you are coming from a public IP.
-- If you are able to punch a hole in your router and open the 2 ports up (any port and you can redirect to the FTV ports) and redirect traffic to your FTV, you can access your FTV straight through by using your public IP (use a dynamic DNS service).
-- If you don't want to do that, the app allows access to your FTV without configuring your router. To access, you go to "http://www.webkey.cc/XXXX" where XXXX is the unique name of your FTV (it is case sensitive).
The second method goes through the app's portal. This is not desirable as your login goes through the app's portal and if the portal is down, you are SOL. Also, the second method only works over http.
Note, if you configure your router to let FTV traffic through, but still go through the app's portal, the app is smart enough to detect that there exists an open path for the FTV to the public internet and it will automatically switch to that method (nice feature, I think)
If everything is set up correctly, you see a complete copy of your FTV on the browser with keys to mimic your remote control, push/pull files, install/uninstall apps... It functions almost the same as any RDP client and you can control your FTV remotely as if you were sitting in front of it.
I have attached the apk that I have running on my 2 FTVs. Its free and runs perfectly fine.
Wow - Thanks dbdoshi! WebKey worked great!
Would have been nice to be able to use VNC but seeing that WebKey only requires a browser it is actually more versatile. I haven't had a chance to really test it out but my initial connection was sucessful.
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Wow - Thanks dbdoshi! WebKey worked great!
Would have been nice to be able to use VNC but seeing that WebKey only requires a browser it is actually more versatile. I haven't had a chance to really test it out but my initial connection was sucessful.
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Glad it worked out for you. I manage couple of FTVs for a friend and a cousin using this remotely. It can be slow (especially if you go through the webkey portal), but works. If you don't see immediate feedback after you click something, be patient and don't double click stuff. Internally, it rocks and experience is pretty good.
If you plan to use the app's portal, there is an option to "ping" their server through the app and you should enable that option. The main controls are at the bottom (in your browser), especially the arrow keys. The middle button inside the arrow keys in your "SELECT" button. Once you are in any app, simply touching the controls within the app seems to work. If you figure out how to enter text using your keyboard (say in any input box in any app) let me know, the only way I know is to bring up the keyboard on FTV and select each character individually.
Also, if you want to run any app, you don't have to go through the Settings,.... menu on FTV. On the right side, you will see an option for "Run Application" or something and you can start any app from there very easily.
This looks very interesting, I'll be trying it as soon as I get a chance, could be good for people selling preprogrammed devices with XBMC to end users.
How do you
I got it to work but how to you get the mouse to work with the Fire stick? the mouse don't work due to the fire stick using bluetooth?
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Yes you need to side load TeamViewer Quick Support onto FTV and start it. It will give you the session ID which you enter into the PC Teamviewer.
FTV will ask for SU access which you grant.
Once you choose remote access on the PC it will ask again for SU access. Once granted you should see your FTV on the PC session.
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Controlling amazon fire stick using Vysor
martian21 said:
Has anyone found a good solution to accessing their Fire TV remotely? Basically I'm looking for a VNC or Remote Desktop solution for the Fire TV so I that I can setup / configure from my PC without having to be tied to the Fire TV.
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Use Vysor for Remote control of fire stick since fire stick use aosp android.
Is there anyway that I can control my Fire TV from my pc?
I find it really hard to type with the remote itself, so just wondered if I could control the TV with my laptops mouse and keyboard.
If you have the Fire TV Box, you can add a keyboard via USB. Some work better than others.
There is also a remote control app for Android phones and typing works fine.
I have successfully installed Remote VNC Server
I have been able to install Remote VNC Server onto my FTV v2 box...
There are several guides on installing a VNC server onto FTV; however most use a paid VNC server. I chose to install the free Remote VNC server from the Play store and it worked. My FTV is rooted and I am using VNC Viewer on Win 10 to control it. Typing is a little slow, but works. Haven't played with settings which could remedy the delay...
Oh, and make sure to use port 6000 when connecting. It doesn't mention anything about that in the app, but I wasn't able to connect until I specified that port.
Good Luck!!
you can just use teamviewer...
Not sure if you have an IPhone or android device. The official app on IPhone supports inputting text from the keyboard. I would assume the android equivalent does the same.
I'm currently using Vysor which seems to be quite hassle free.
The android official Fire TV app Can control you fire device & type & manoeuvre using the touch screen keyboard & controls
The FireTV app internally works with the WhisperNet protocol.
The connection is secured and pairing unfortunately seems incredibly complicated.
My guess is, however, that this could possibly be used to get playstate, track names and other information enabling full integration into home automation systems.
Maybe someone with a clue about cryptography could have a look at it?
Be warned: pairing a phone remote works only once and can not be deleted
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. I chose to install the free Remote VNC server from the Play store and it worked. My FTV is rooted and I am using VNC Viewer on Win 10 to control it.
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requires root?
YoColdRain said:
you can just use teamviewer...
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teamviewer full or quicksupport?
buttons wouldnt work for me to get to settings buttin in teamviewer
quicksupport works but I can only view remote computer, not control it
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requires root?
teamviewer full or quicksupport?
buttons wouldnt work for me to get to settings buttin in teamviewer
quicksupport works but I can only view remote computer, not control it
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Interaction from a remote VNC client requires root.
Quicksupport works on a stick with root. AFTV2 with the rbox 5.0.5 image crashes complaining of missing files
Haven't tried VNC Server yet
Blue Stacks
To control your Fire Stick using the PC, install an Android emulator (I use "BlueStacks 4"). Inside the emulator install the FireTV Remote app from the Google Play Store. I tried posting links, but as a new user, that is not permitted.
Vysor is your best bet or get micro usb otg adapter to USB adapter to plug in a wireless mouse and keyboard. Also you could get a usb mouse remote with backlit keyboard. The fire tv remote app for iPhone and android works really good for typing.
https://ufile.io/dy10b5qa
Not by me, cant find who made it.
Console (DOS prompt) based, works just make sure you check your tv to grant permissions. I jsut tested Kodi controls and they work... give it a shot.
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https://ufile.io/dy10b5qa
if i cant post uploadfiles, please erase and ban my account from this site.
This is an ADB remote, that I just tested and works for entering text. DOS based. I guess it was deleted but its its adb sending commands.
Dont work that great though, you have to wait for each command you send to complete, tho it does go faster if you arent using any apps like Kodi (but also makes a good remote).
Again, XDA, please remove my account and everything you can if I cant post this. Thank you. Thank you for all the Winmo stuff in the mid 2000s. I have earned this right to have my info deleted.
Stumped.
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To control your Fire Stick using the PC, install an Android emulator (I use "BlueStacks 4"). Inside the emulator install the FireTV Remote app from the Google Play Store. I tried posting links, but as a new user, that is not permitted.
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OK, I'm stumped. In the Fire TV Rempte App, where are the up/down/left/right/select navigation buttons in the circle near the top of the actual remote?
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OK, I'm stumped. In the Fire TV Rempte App, where are the up/down/left/right/select navigation buttons in the circle near the top of the actual remote?
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If installed on your phone, swipe in the large empty space in the middle of the screen. Tap to select. I haven't tried it from a pc, but assume you would drag and click.
You can try out scrcpy. The preview on the PC is bit laggy when connecting over Wi-Fi but the input is instant on the FireTV. You need to activate ADB tho.
I have sideloaded Dropbox and SnapTube to my Firestick. Both load up fine, but the menus don't seem to work properly with the remote and I can't navigate to the file of interest, or if I can, I can't play it. I know others have used Dropbox successfully. I may be a screen resolution issue, but I've played around with the TV settings to no avail. I've also tried my phone as a remote rather than the Fire Remote. Any suggestions please. The pre-installed apps all work fine.
I've sideloaded the latest TiVo app (4.2.1) and would like to see if it is compatible. I know they announced a dedicated FireTV app, but I am hoping it's working as is. The issue is adding permissions needed to start the app. It wants me to allow "Device ID Information" and "Images/Media/Files" before it will start. Does anyone have experience using ADB to change these settings? The idea came to me after enabling a setting for LauncherHijack by running "adb shell settings put secure enabled_accessibility_services com.baronkiko.launcherhijack/com.baronkiko.launcherhijack.AccServ."
trying to enable accessability service on fire tv stick, via adb
I'm in the same boat as you. Though i'm currently trying to enable accessibility services on a different app. The app i'm trying to use is called "button mapper" by flar2, and though I've successfully sideloaded it, the app will not run without accessibility services turned on. I thought this might be possible thanks to modifying the adb command from launcherhijack, but it seems like it just will not work.
Here's what i tried
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adb shell settings put secure enabled_accessibility_services flar2.homebutton/flar2.homebutton.AccServ
This runs, but does not appear to do anything. Also, after rebooting the fire tv, and opening the app again, it does the exact same thing. It just keeps asking to enable accessibility services, which does nothing. I know that the fire tv is severely limited in terms of accessibility options, via the gui. Is there some sort of adb magic/trick to get it to work? Could We please get some input, possibly from the dev of LauncherHijack, BaronKiko, as i am out of ideas, and have no clue how to enable accessibility services correctly on a fire tv.
I got the OTG cable I needed and was able to allow these using a USB mouse. If anyone's interested in TiVo, the app starts, allows me to log in, then drops back to the FireTV menu. I tried 4.2.1 and 4.2.2. Maybe it's checking the device and won't run on a FireTV yet?