OMX Remote (Raspberry Pi)
If you don't own a Raspberry Pi, or you don't know what it is, keep moving, there is nothing to see here... If you do, stay tuned!
What is it?
- a simple way to watch videos on the Raspberry Pi with minimal overhead
- all you need is an SSH server (you will probably have this anyway) and OMX Player (naturally)
What is it not?
- a full-blown media player
- a generic SSH client
- a remote control for any other things on the Raspberry Pi, like GPIO pins, system monitor, etc.
I want to know more!
- large remote control for convenience, with alternative layouts
- supports hardware volume buttons
- keep browsing files while watching videos
- OMX Player connection running in the background to free up your device to do other things
- quick access to remote control via notification
- support for subtitles and multiple audio streams
- optional "screen" support to re-attach lost connections
- password based or public key SSH login
- support "killall" as a last resort to get rid of a running OMX Player that you somehow have lost control over (try the "screen" option if your connection is prone to drop frequently)
- reboot/shutdown and TV on/off functions for convenience
- integrated IMDb lookup (IMDb app needs to be installed)
- folder play, i.e. auto advance to next item
- URL play (add/edit/delete URLs manually, view/share URLs with OMX Remote from external app, configure multiple URL play commands)
- experimental playback of videos on device (share from Photos or Gallery app)
Help, I'm stuck!
- if you cannot get a file listing, try to log in to your Raspberry Pi using a generic SSH client with the same connection and user details
- if you get a file listing but cannot play any files, try to run OMX Player manually on the Raspberry Pi
- if that does not help, drop us an email
Oh, by the way, thanks for reading this far, and of course...
have a nice day ;)
Category : Video Players & Editors
Reviews (27)
Awesome app - worked with Rasperberry Pi4 out-of-the-box.
Is working but aesthetic is bad
This is exactly what I was looking for... Was using another, but immediately replaced it with this one. Love the design! Only it would be nice to see what is being played in the notification area and while on the remote acticity. I was actually looking for an app that can also remove files from the pi... Just for a future feature :)
Thanks man, I love this app and it works perfectly. One feature request I have - add Bluetooth connectivity. I've taken my Pi to places where I don't get wifi access so it would be nice to be independent of the wifi availability.
It starts omxplayer in rapsberry pi in a screen session (if enabled in settings), so I can easily control it from a laptop too
Exactly what I was looking for. Saves me the burden of manually entering commands in an ssh session
Works great with Rpi3b. Excellent must have if you own android (Nexus 5 Marshmallow).
Says unknown error occurred. Need help
With this great app, I am able to control videos I am playing on my Raspberry Pi in an easy and simple way. You sir, have made an awesome app.
Good app, but doesn't connect to Raspberry if Wi-Fi without an Internet connection🙁
Great! If you get disconnected after your phone goes to sleep, just install 'screen' to your rpi, and enable it in OMX Remote's settings. You can reconnect like a charm!
I loved it... very useful. Suggestions for the future: customizable remote, option to loop video, ability to delete files
Fantastic app! It just works flawlessly with minimal setup. I'm using it with an RPi Zero streaming media off several Windows-based file servers on my local network. Great work. Thx for sharing!
Great job. Wish I could give you something for your efforts.
Very nice app. Suites my needs for a simple way to control my RPi's in a splendid way.
with a little tweaking, I can even play all my MP3s
I love this app, its working great, 5 star.
Great work! But: Streaming Videos from my Phone or URL-Streams doesn't work.
This is exactly what I've been looking for!
must have app for me!
Works flawless, thanks for the app.
Very easy to use and reliable. Exactly what I was after.
I can play video without any mouse and keyboard. Awesome! !
it plays video, but i don't have sound (raspicast app can play video w/ sound)
Brilliant. Simple, but brilliant.
Really useful.
In 2020 it still plays some local files. But can't play mp3 or any YT. Probably a good project in its day - last updated 2015