Xtreamer can play contents without switching on the TV from Web Interface with the firmare 2.3 and 2.3.1. Personally tried that and working.
Did not try it from iPhone or any other phone interface.
Ver 2.3 Highlights
Play files and folders from remote distance with TV UI screen shot:
a. Play files directly from web UI to TV
- Click Play button next to file name to play that file directly on TV
b. Play all files of a folder directly from web UI to TV
- Click Play button next to folder name to play the files of that folder directly on TV
c. Playlist play option from web UI to TV
- You need to make playlist from web UI or TV if not exists
- Click Play button from playlist window (Video/Audio/Photo) to play that playlist directly on TV
d. Play playlists from Web Remote Control to TV by one click
- You need to make playlist from web UI or TV if not exists
- Click Movies/Music/Photos button from web remote control to play
corresponding playlist directly on TV
e. Currently playing file information and remote control by viewing TV Screen Shot
- Currently playing file name is viewable from main page of RC
- Click on that file name to see more information about it
- Go to RC sub page and click Screen Shot button to control your TV viewing screen shot
- Or go to RC2 and click on TV icon at the left to control your TV viewing screen shot
- Currently need to refresh page to see updated Screen Shot
Playlist Auto run
a. Go to Setup->Playback->Auto Run and select the playlist you want to play
automatically
b. Whenever you will turn Xtreamer on or reboot your selected playlist will be auto played
c. For photo playlist you need to select
Setup->Playback->Background Music->Playlist for background music to be auto played
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