Why is the iPad so restrictive? - Page 3

louwin · 08-04-2012, 07:07 AM

Oops, just realised that FileBrowser is an update of NetPortal

Synergi · 08-04-2012, 10:43 AM

Download airvideo. It's set up to stream direct from network drives. It was the only way I could access my WD Live Hub on the iPad. Same concept as your trying to do with the wi drive.

uncle_bob · 08-09-2012, 10:58 AM

Hy everybody,

I managed to solve my problem with .avi files. For me this was quite an issue because the reason I bought the wi-drive is that I'm a movie maniac :P.

I use GoodPlayer to stream directly from the wi-drive (using WebDav Client - you just enter the IP of the drive), or I use the option 'download' if I want to see the movie with subtitle.

Soo .. problem solved.

gaspine · 08-20-2012, 04:17 AM

i use airAv too, perfect to stream and store file on the ipad for travel.

it read all the format, but he have problem with HD movies in Mkv (720p ...)

i have jailbreak it to allow me to install "XBMC Media Center".
Apple limit the acces to the hardware, so if you want an HD video without jailbreak it you need to convert it.

Or you can jailbreak it and install XBMC, it's perfect for streaming HD movie (1024p movie apparently are too 'big' for the wifi, but not sure)

Jyster · 08-24-2012, 06:03 PM

Thats awesome Uncle_bob, I guess I dont have to convert all the time now.

08-09-2012, 10:58 AM	#33
uncle_bob Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2012 Device: Ipad	Problem Solved Hy everybody, I managed to solve my problem with .avi files. For me this was quite an issue because the reason I bought the wi-drive is that I'm a movie maniac :P. I use GoodPlayer to stream directly from the wi-drive (using WebDav Client - you just enter the IP of the drive), or I use the option 'download' if I want to see the movie with subtitle. Soo .. problem solved.

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08-04-2012, 07:07 AM	#31
louwin Newbie Nerd Posts: 114 Karma: 1000354 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Device: iPad 3 64Gb Black	Oops, just realised that FileBrowser is an update of NetPortal

08-04-2012, 10:43 AM	#32
Synergi Addict Posts: 341 Karma: 4683770 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kindle PW, iPadPro, Galaxy Note 5, 8 (tab) & Galaxy Tab S3	Download airvideo. It's set up to stream direct from network drives. It was the only way I could access my WD Live Hub on the iPad. Same concept as your trying to do with the wi drive.

08-20-2012, 04:17 AM	#34
gaspine Member Posts: 15 Karma: 12 Join Date: Apr 2012 Device: ipad	i use airAv too, perfect to stream and store file on the ipad for travel. it read all the format, but he have problem with HD movies in Mkv (720p ...) i have jailbreak it to allow me to install "XBMC Media Center". Apple limit the acces to the hardware, so if you want an HD video without jailbreak it you need to convert it. Or you can jailbreak it and install XBMC, it's perfect for streaming HD movie (1024p movie apparently are too 'big' for the wifi, but not sure)

08-24-2012, 06:03 PM	#35
Jyster Enthusiast Posts: 45 Karma: 569896 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: None	Thats awesome Uncle_bob, I guess I dont have to convert all the time now.