Streaming video around the house without a video sender.
Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 11:16PM I haven't updated the blog for ages because of two reasons.
- In 2009 I used up all my tech-buying budget on a new Conservatory and Garage.
- I seem to spend all my time either at work or sleeping.
So now that it's the Christmas break and I've finally found a bit of spare time, I've put another video together.
This video is an explanation and demonstration of my wildly overcomplicated solution to a common problem, that is - how to get TV from one room to another without sending it down a wire.
I already pay for Sky Multiroom and this means I can have Sky TV in two rooms, the Lounge and the master bedroom. Now that I've bought a third TV for another room I also wanted the option to watch Sky on this- the only caveat is that there can be no wires between this TV and either of the existing Sky boxes.
Watch the video to see how I went about achieving this seemingly simple task (without using a traditional video sender).
(I've uploaded this in HD - so it will be worth clicking through to Youtube to see it properly)
Reader Comments (15)
Good video, like those little revo's
Yes, the 3610 is a really capable machine. I contemplated getting another Mac Mini but when I saw this for £160 in an online offer I couldn't resist.
Great vid! Just bought a 3610, was wondering which wireless N card you'd put it? Is it capable of full 300mps speed?
The wireless N card I got was the HP BCM4321 from this seller on ebay. http://j.mp/87MqYN
His advert says it does 300 Mbps but I can't confirm or deny this because I have no idea how to test it.
Good enough to stream HD content?
My machine is running Windows 7 so it will only play 720p smoothly in XBMC. Apparently to play 1080p smoothly I'd need to run XBMC under Linux - something to do with the XBMC Ion drivers.
Therefore I can't test if there would be enough bandwidth to stream 1080p smoothly under linux in XBMC - but I'd guess that it would be fine.
the iphone is a excellent remote for the revo btw
with airmouse pro or logitechs free mousepad app
You are right, the iPhone or iPod do make great remotes. Unfortunately I need something to leave next to the TV so the missus can use it when I'm not around.
http://maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=224519 isn't as bulky as it looks - I'm using it with Windows 7 as a Media Center, and its good - nice to hold in two hands with your right thumb on the track and the left hand doing the buttons.
That's a pretty nice looking keyboard. I've been scared off 2.4ghz keyboards though as I've had nothing but bad luck with them interferring with my wifi signal - I must have a pretty odd setup - but after trying four different 2.4ghz keyboards with similar results - I'm now going to restrict myself to bluetooth only. Unfortunately Bluetooth keyboards are more expensive and there are only a handful to choose from.
Thanks for the suggestion though - it will no doubt be useful for someone less restricted than myself.
Techmoan, how did you install the driver for the BCM4321? I cannot get Win7 to see any new hardware. It's as if there were no wireless card at all.
@Tom - It's been a while since I did it, so it's hard to remember, but I'm pretty sure I googled for the drivers and installed them. The card came without a disc.
Techmoan, thanks for the quick reply. I've googled (and googled and googled) for drivers. Have found plenty. None seem to work. Have even <> for a driver in ISO format, but that didn't work either.
I'm grasping at straws now. any help would be GREATLY appreciated. I'm starting to think my card might be bad...
It sounds dead to me too I'm afraid. I'm pretty sure mine just worked immediately. If when you look in your hardware devices it's not showing up at all then it sounds goosed. Sorry.