UK Radio Player for Mobile

Introducing the UK Radio Player for Mobile

The UK Radio Player for Mobile is an experimental, web-based application that enables you to listen to a wide range of British radio stations on any mobile phone that support Flash Player 9 or above, including almost all Android and Maemo devices; radio stations include Absolute, Capital, Heart, Kiss and Magic to name but a few.

To start listening, point your mobile browser at http://bit.ly/ukradio, which will take you to http://labs.mesmotronic.com/ukradioplayer/mobile/.

Until Flash Player 10.1 is finally released in the wild, touch functionality is fairly limited, so you’ll need to use your mobile’s arrow buttons to scroll for now.

Can’t find your favourite station?

If your favourite station isn’t listed, and it’s available online as an an MP3 or AAC/AAC+ stream, let us know by adding a comment to this post and we’ll see what we can do!

Wherever possible, please post the URL of the feed itself, rather than a link to a website or M3U/PLS playlist.

More content added to BBC iPlayer plug-in for DivX Connected

Loads of new feeds have been added to the BBC iPlayer plug-in for DivX Connected, meaning you can  now choose from TV Highlights, Most Popular programmes, a wide range of genres and a selection of regional programming, together with content from all major BBC television channels.

If you are already using the plug-in, simply select BBC iPlayer from the Plug-ins menu on your set top box to enjoy the new features, otherwise click on the link below to get started.

Download BBC iPlayer plug-in from the DivX Connected plug-in library
Take a look at the DivX Connected set-top box

BBC iPlayer plug-in for DivX Connected

Our unofficial BBC iPlayer plug-in is now available to download from the DivX Connected plug-in library!

The plug-in allows you to select and watch programmes from a wide range of feeds, including content from all major BBC television channels.

Programmes play fullscreen, but due to the way the BBC’s big screen playback page is offset from the left, you will need to manually centre the picture using the right arrow button on your remote control.

It is not currently possible to view items which require age verification.

Existing users will upgraded automatically as new versions become available.

Download BBC iPlayer plug-in from the DivX Connected plug-in library
Take a look at the DivX Connected set-top box

TWILGO Viewer for DivX Connected

Thanks to the new DivX Connected plug-in, you can now be enjoy TWILGO on your TV!

If you’d like to know more about TWILGO, or would like to submit something to the gallery, head over to http://twilgo.com.

What can you create in 140 characters?

Download TWILGO Viewer from DivX Connected plug-in library
Take a look at the DivX Connected set-top box

ConnectedVNC adds audio!

The ConnectedVNC plug-in for DivX Connected now includes ConCast, so you can hear your PC too!

By installing a SHOUTcast or Icecast server alongside DivX Connected, you can now listen to your PC while using it remotely on your TV, enabling you to enjoy applications like Spotify and iTunes from the comfort of your sofa!

Existing users will need to download the latest plug-in to upgrade.

For more information about streaming audio from your PC to your set-top box, please refer to the the ConCast plug-in page.

Please note: audio is optional and some users may experience a 1-2 second audio lag.

Download ConnectedVNC from DivX Connected plug-in library
Take a look at the DivX Connected set-top box

ConCast plug-in for DivX Connected

What is it?

ConCast is a SHOUTcast, Icecast and Podcast player for DivX Connected, capable of playing most AAC and MP3 streams.

Originally an experiment in adding audio to ConnectedVNC, the ConCast plug-in is primarily designed to enable users to stream sound from their PC to their set-top box using one of the many free SHOUTcast/Icecast servers, for example if you want to listen to Spotify or iTunes on your TV.

To stream audio from your PC

One of the easiest ways to listen to audio from your PC using ConCast is to set your default recording device to Stereo Mix, which you’ll need to enable if you’re using Windows 7 or Vista, and install edcast (to encode the sound) and Icecast2 (to broadcast it).

There are plenty of online tutorials showing how to setup edcast and Icecast2, and more ConCast specific information will be posted here soon.

Download & find out more

• Download ConCast from DivX Connected plug-in library
• Take a look at the DivX Connected set-top box

Filters and Radio Mode added to UK Radio Player for DivX Connected

With a growing selection of radio stations available via the UK Radio Player, you can now filter by name using the number buttons of your DivX Connected remote control.

There’s also a new Radio Mode available via the DELETE button for anyone wanting background music without the glow of their TV.

New features will be added automatically for existing users, so there’s no need to manually upgrade or re-install the plug-in.

Don’t have the UK Radio Player?

• Download the UK Radio Player from DivX Connected plug-in library
• Take a look at the DivX Connected set-top box

UK Radio Player for DivX Connected

Introducing the UK Radio Player for DivX Connected

The UK Radio Player enables you to listen to a wide range of radio stations through your DivX Connected set-top box, including Absolute, Capital, Heart, Kiss and Magic to name but a few.

New stations and features will be added automatically, so open the plug-in regularly to see what’s new!

Can’t find your favourite station?

If your favourite station isn’t listed, and it’s available online as an an MP3 or AAC/AAC+ stream, let us know by adding a comment to this post and we’ll see what we can do!

Wherever possible, please post the URL of the feed itself, rather than a link to a website or M3U/PLS playlist.

Download & Find out more

• Download the UK Radio Player from DivX Connected plug-in library
• Take a look at the DivX Connected set-top box

ConnectedVNC 0.95 now available!

The latest release of ConnectedVNC adds additional remote control functionality:

• Tap ARROWS to move slowly
• Press and hold ARROWS to move fast
• Press DOT to pick-up (start drag)
• Press DOT again to drop (end drag)

While dragging, e.g. moving an icon or window, your mouse cursor will become semi-transparent to indicate that you are in drag mode.

Known issue: You should not try to drag the DivX Connected server window as the server may freeze.

Download ConnectedVNC from DivX Connected plug-in library
Take a look at the DivX Connected set-top box

Getting the most from ConnectedVNC

One of the biggest drawbacks of using your PC on your TV is that things that look great when you’re sat 30-40cm (12-16″) from your monitor, often look rather small when you’re sat several meters away on the sofa.

The quickest way to improve the situation is to change the screen resolution used by Windows to something more similar to your television to make everything larger and remove any black borders you may see around the picture. The best resolution will ultimately depend on the size of your TV, but we recommend trying:

• 800 x 600 for SD TVs
• 1280 x 720 for HD TVs (or 1366 x 768 if that’s not available)

To change the screen resolution in Windows XP, right-click anywhere on the Desktop to bring up the Display control panel and select Properties then the Settings tab. In Windows 7/Vista, right-click on the Desktop and select Screen resolution.

With the Display control panel still open, you will also have the opportunity to increase the size of the text and icons used by Windows. In Windows XP, select the Appearance tab and change the Font Size option at the bottom of the dialogue. In Windows 7/Vista, click “Make text and other items smaller or larger”.

If you are using ConnectedVNC to browse the web, zoom controls are available by selecting View > Zoom from the menu in Firefox, or by clicking on the magnifying glass in the bottom-right corner of Internet Explorer.

Download ConnectedVNC from DivX Connected plug-in library
Take a look at the DivX Connected set-top box