Using PPC to control programs(as Multimedia Player) on your PC?

10-23-05, 12:09 PM

Does anyone know if it is possible to control some programs like multimedia player with the help of ur PPC.
i would use wireless network to connect to my PC and i want to be able to mostly play/pause, adjust volume on my movies with help of my PPC.

Cineza · 10-23-05, 01:00 PM

I don’t know of any multimedia specific applications!

However, you could try PocketPC VNCViewer to control your PC!!
http://www.cs.utah.edu/~midgley/wince/vnc.html

You’ll need this one on your PC:
http://www.realvnc.com/download.html

10-23-05, 01:58 PM

i think there was a specific app that would let you control media player via ur ppc...not sure what it was called...i'll see if i can pull up the name....

FleshWound · 10-23-05, 02:32 PM

Smashcasi RemoteAmp is a killer app for doing just that with Winamp and iTunes.

darkdestroyer · 10-23-05, 03:17 PM

I just went and downloaded the trial. This program works like a charm, I totally love it. Will reccomend to anyone alive that has Itunes.

ant1832 · 10-23-05, 04:48 PM

Looks like its for Windows only. For any Mac users interested, try salling clicker.

paulocesar · 10-23-05, 05:23 PM

Just to be sure before buying. Does it exist any free app to remote control your PC? or all of them are payware?

Howard2k · 10-23-05, 05:31 PM

VNC is free.

IF you just want to control iTunes then Slim Server (free from http://www.slimdevices.com) is a great iTunes streaming app that will allow you to control it from your PPC via a web page interface, Very slick.

paulocesar · 10-23-05, 06:10 PM

Sorry, redacted a bad question, I was asking for a free remote multimedia controler (wmediaplayer,winamp or any other like).
Thanks for the answer howard but I only have bluetooth on my desktop.

Cineza · 10-23-05, 06:12 PM

:exc:

Originally Posted by figeloal

i want to be able to mostly play/pause, adjust volume on my movies with help of my PPC.

still VNC, for now!

Howard2k · 10-23-05, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by paulocesar

Sorry, redacted a bad question, I was asking for a free remote multimedia controler (wmediaplayer,winamp or any other like).
Thanks for the answer howard but I only have bluetooth on my desktop.

VNC will do the trick. It'll be dog slow over BT I imagine, but give it a shot and see.

paulocesar · 10-23-05, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Howard2k

VNC will do the trick. It'll be dog slow over BT I imagine, but give it a shot and see.

:approve: I'll be checking it during the week to see how it works.

FleshWound · 10-23-05, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by Cineza

:exc:

still VNC, for now!

I haven't tried it, but I'd imagine RemoteAmp could control the movie-playing aspect of Winamp without issue.

[EDIT]

Yep...works like a charm =)

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10-24-05, 04:32 AM

in first place thanks for all the suggestions :)
VNC and logmein are both really nice :)
the winamp one i didnt try because i just found the exact program i was looking for and i now post it so other people might get it if they need it:
its called:
Zerama Remote Version 4.2.1
u can find it at:
http://www.zerama.net/

i have tested it and it works great :)

**Rishad** · 10-24-05, 06:15 AM

yes there is! :)

Media Control (FREE): http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showthread.php?t=102264

if you are willing to spend $ for more features: Rudeo Control for WMP.