STX-HD100: new Placeshifter mode

[Opus4]

The new HD100 beta firmware has a new feature: Placeshifter mode.

From the HD100's server menu, go to the Settings menu, then choose the new menu entry: Edit Server List. From there, you can use Add New Server to specify a remote server to connect to -- use a locator ID or an IP address. (I think the 3rd option, using a hostname, has an issue which should be fixed in the next version.)

Note that in Placeshifter mode, DVD playback is not possible, just like for a regular Placeshifter client.

- Andy

[Brent]

I'm probably being "simple" here, but what does this placeshifter mode do? Does this mean you can connect to a SageTV server over the internet like SageTV placeshifter does?

So I'd take my HD-100 with me when visiting my folks house, connect to their internet and run the extender like I was at home albeit with lesser playback quality depending on internet connection on both ends?

Or is its function something else?

[Opus4]

Originally Posted by Brent

I'm probably being "simple" here, but what does this placeshifter mode do? Does this mean you can connect to a SageTV server over the internet like SageTV placeshifter does?

So I'd take my HD-100 with me when visiting my folks house, connect to their internet and run the extender like I was at home albeit with lesser playback quality depending on internet connection on both ends?

Yes.

- Andy

[matt91]

That's what it sounds like to me....I can placeshift onto a TV at grandma's house instead of my laptop.

Edit: Of course, I have to purchase one first...
Edit2: I think there was just a post yesterday where someone asked if the extender could do this, and everyone said "bleh, it doesn't work like that". I hope that OP sees this thread!

[Brent]

Originally Posted by Brent

I'm probably being "simple" here, but what does this placeshifter mode do? Does this mean you can connect to a SageTV server over the internet like SageTV placeshifter does?

So I'd take my HD-100 with me when visiting my folks house, connect to their internet and run the extender like I was at home albeit with lesser playback quality depending on internet connection on both ends?...

Originally Posted by Opus4

Yes.

- Andy

Awesome! I might have to give this a try - great idea guys.

[stanger89]

New?

[Opus4]

Originally Posted by stanger89

New?

Um, well... newly publicly announced? I was a little surprised about how few people noticed it when it was accidentally left on some time ago. (It was turned off for more internal testing before announcing it.)

- Andy

[stanger89]

Like, since the first firmware update?

[Brent]

Originally Posted by stanger89

Like, since the first firmware update?

stanger89,
How did you get it to work before? Just curious...

[stanger89]

Well, I never actually tried it, I just saw the option there when I did the first firmware update. Maybe it never worked until now, but I'm with Andy that I'm surprised nobody else noticed (or said anything).

[Opus4]

I hope I didn't confuse things with my previous comment -- the option was turned off until this firmware release. It was visible only briefly in a previous firmware release & the firmware was changed to remove it because SageTV wasn't ready to release it publicly.

To get it to work now, simply update to the beta firmware & set the remote server options -- the link and option description are in the first post of this topic.

- Andy

[evilpenguin]

Nice! I was actually just putting together a post last week asking why the STX-1000 couldn't already do this, but I stopped cause I thought people would think it was a stupid idea.

I'm sure going to get some strange looks going through airport security with my STX-1000 in my carry-on

[Brent]

Originally Posted by evilpenguin

I'm sure going to get some strange looks going through airport security with my STX-1000 in my carry-on

Yeah I was thinking about that - I think I carry too much gadgetry through airport security as it (they always look at me funny for all the wires and electro-junk in my pack) is and my laptop does just fine for business trips. Car trips with the extender are a possibility though...

[stanger89]

Originally Posted by evilpenguin

Nice! I was actually just putting together a post last week asking why the STX-1000 couldn't already do this, but I stopped cause I thought people would think it was a stupid idea.

I'm sure going to get some strange looks going through airport security with my STX-1000 in my carry-on

Probably because the STX-1000 isn't out yet

Sorry for diverting the topic

[heffe2001]

I'm assuming that you either need the ports for placeshifter open, or a hardware vpn device connected back into your network? When I replace my desktop monitors at home with something larger than 20's, I may take one to work with one of my STX-100's, and see how well it works .

[Madcoder]

OK,
Now the real question/request...

Can we have a menu option in the STV to toggle between a local Sage server and another at a remote location via this placeshifter mode? THAT would be VERY nice.

[stanger89]

I assume it works just like if you have multiple local Sage servers. If you don't have auto connect enabled (or if you hit enter before the timeout) it gives you a list of detected servers and you pick whichever you want.

[mayamaniac]

Is there a way to have the HD Extender reboot to the Settings screen without flicking the switch on the back? I'm thinking maybe via Remote or holding down the Standby button. It's a bit hard to reach the back in my setup.

[stanger89]

Hit the menu key while in standby.

[blade]

Wow this is a very nice feature. Can't wait to try it.