Watching movies on the Vox

Chrissy.B · 11-28-2011, 01:04 PM

I have some digital copies of movies on my mac that I would like to be able to watch on the Vox. How do I go about doing this?

mr_nobody · 11-28-2011, 01:35 PM

The built in Gallery app will play some videos.

Better yet is install VLC from jefftheworld's app pack:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=156201

hpulley · 11-28-2011, 01:37 PM

What format are the videos??

jefftheworld · 11-28-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hpulley

What format are the videos??

Use VLC or Mobo player and it won't matter.

wilbrich · 11-28-2011, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrissy.B

I have some digital copies of movies on my mac that I would like to be able to watch on the Vox. How do I go about doing this?

Since the Vox memory isn't all that big, using the microSD card to store the movies is probably the best idea. And you can play them right from the card (extsd). As mentioned, Mobo Player will likely play any format you have.

Chrissy.B · 11-28-2011, 05:57 PM

I went to mobo.codeplex.com hit download accept the legal stuff and it says that download is unsuccessful. any tips?

russilwvong · 11-28-2011, 06:28 PM

My suggestion is to try playing your videos with the built-in Gallery app first.

Do you know how to copy files from your Mac onto the Kobo Vox?

Chrissy.B · 11-28-2011, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russilwvong

My suggestion is to try playing your videos with the built-in Gallery app first.

Do you know how to copy files from your Mac onto the Kobo Vox?

The video's were on the kobo, the gallery app can't play them, tried it already.

They are protected MPEG4

russilwvong · 11-28-2011, 07:03 PM

What kind of protection is on them? (I haven't tried playing any protected videos on my Vox.) Are they from iTunes? If so, I'm guessing that Apple won't let you unlock them, and you won't be able to play them on the Vox, no matter what movie player app you install.

Have you tried the sample videos posted by bbz_Ghost on this Nook Color thread, to make sure that you can play unprotected videos?

mcrmama · 11-28-2011, 09:09 PM

I have not been successful at watching a movie on VLC. The gallery player does fine though. I actually streamed one from dropbox on it as well to see if it would work.

easterncoyote · 11-28-2011, 10:14 PM

This is a little off topic, but where can I get movies for the Vox?

russilwvong · 11-28-2011, 11:22 PM

I use HandBrake to encode DVDs that I own.

pokee · 11-29-2011, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by easterncoyote

This is a little off topic, but where can I get movies for the Vox?

I am really surprised that Kobo didn't try to put together an app store prior to releasing the Vox (where we could buy movies and music, too). I guess they already have their hands full, though...

TonyToews · 11-29-2011, 02:25 PM

Note that by using ES Explorer my Vox is happily playing videos from my Windows network servers. I suspect it could also access your Mac files with some work.

hpulley · 11-29-2011, 07:17 PM

Kobo has its bookstore, why not offer movies too?

11-28-2011, 01:04 PM	#1
Chrissy.B Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Quebec, Canada Device: Kobo Vox	Watching movies on the Vox I have some digital copies of movies on my mac that I would like to be able to watch on the Vox. How do I go about doing this?

11-28-2011, 05:57 PM	#6
Chrissy.B Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Quebec, Canada Device: Kobo Vox	I went to mobo.codeplex.com hit download accept the legal stuff and it says that download is unsuccessful. any tips? Last edited by Chrissy.B; 11-28-2011 at 06:01 PM.

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11-28-2011, 01:35 PM	#2
mr_nobody Evangelist Posts: 440 Karma: 26671 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: kobo mini, nexus 7 (2012), kobo vox	The built in Gallery app will play some videos. Better yet is install VLC from jefftheworld's app pack: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=156201

11-28-2011, 01:37 PM	#3
hpulley Addict Posts: 288 Karma: 29760 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Vox, Playbook32	What format are the videos??

11-28-2011, 06:28 PM	#7
russilwvong Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Kobo Vox	My suggestion is to try playing your videos with the built-in Gallery app first. Do you know how to copy files from your Mac onto the Kobo Vox?

11-28-2011, 07:03 PM	#9
russilwvong Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Kobo Vox	What kind of protection is on them? (I haven't tried playing any protected videos on my Vox.) Are they from iTunes? If so, I'm guessing that Apple won't let you unlock them, and you won't be able to play them on the Vox, no matter what movie player app you install. Have you tried the sample videos posted by bbz_Ghost on this Nook Color thread, to make sure that you can play unprotected videos?

11-28-2011, 09:09 PM	#10
mcrmama Addict Posts: 239 Karma: 16806 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kobo Aura One	I have not been successful at watching a movie on VLC. The gallery player does fine though. I actually streamed one from dropbox on it as well to see if it would work.

11-28-2011, 10:14 PM	#11
easterncoyote Zealot Posts: 124 Karma: 22 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kindle 2, Kindle 3, Kindle PW, Kobo Touch	This is a little off topic, but where can I get movies for the Vox?

11-28-2011, 11:22 PM	#12
russilwvong Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Kobo Vox	I use HandBrake to encode DVDs that I own.

11-29-2011, 02:25 PM	#14
TonyToews Evangelist Posts: 490 Karma: 351398 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kobo Vox and Glo	Note that by using ES Explorer my Vox is happily playing videos from my Windows network servers. I suspect it could also access your Mac files with some work.

11-29-2011, 07:17 PM	#15
hpulley Addict Posts: 288 Karma: 29760 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Vox, Playbook32	Kobo has its bookstore, why not offer movies too?