External remote options for xbmc?

[gasman]

I am trying to use an external remote ie: my phone with Yatse to be able to control xbmc. There is a section in services where you enable control of xbmc via http which allows you to add external devices. When I try to enable this I get webserver failed to start. Can anyone help out here or is this something not meant for Linux? It works fine with my android box.

 

[viper76]

open xbmc go to settings-system- internet access - use an HTTP proxy server to access internet
then go to system-services-webserver allow control of xbmc via http

done

 

[gasman]

Thanks for the reply but why would I need a proxy server for the remote when everything else works fine? I also don't need a proxy for my android box either.

Btw I have tried what you suggested but it still says connection to webserver failed.

 

[viper76]

Thanks for the reply but why would I need a proxy server for the remote when everything else works fine? I also don't need a proxy for my android box either.

Btw I have tried what you suggested but it still says connection to webserver failed.

well it worked for me and I control xbmc using Yatse app

 

[james81]

I am trying to use an external remote ie: my phone with Yatse to be able to control xbmc. There is a section in services where you enable control of xbmc via http which allows you to add external devices. When I try to enable this I get webserver failed to start. Can anyone help out here or is this something not meant for Linux? It works fine with my android box.

Try change the port to 82

It wont work if its 80 or 81

 

[gasman]

Thanks James81. Changing port to 82 is the answer, Worked straight away.

 

[patmtp35]

hi, just try your solution but yaste see my V+ and it cat connect to it , any idea ?