The Scanner Monitor Chrome app now allows for remote control and real-time audio streaming to remote devices for both the 536 and 436. No port forwarding or IP lookup required and does not use the wi-fi dongle. Remote devices just need a compatible web browser.
It does require the following:
A 436/536 scanner connected in serial mode to a computer/laptop with the Chrome web app installed.
Remote control requires an Internet connection.
Audio streaming requires a separate audio cable connected from the audio-out/headphone jack of the scanner to the audio line-in on the computer.
No app to install for the remote device. Remote control your scanner by logging into the scannermonitor.com website with a web browser. Audio streaming is using a relatively new technology - WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication). It is currently supported by Chrome and Firefox for desktop/laptop and Android phones with a recent Chrome browser. (iOS devices do not yet support this type of audio streaming for any of their browsers - although the remote control does work)
This is still classified as experimental. So I’m sure there will be some issues. I want to thank the testers who have been playing with this for the last few months - some streaming for few days straight. As it looks like the app may be crossing the 1,000 user mark today - we will also see how the servers manage the load.
One thing I noticed while streaming to an Android is that the phone’s browser goes to sleep after a few minutes (after the screen goes dark). To re-enable the stream, hit refresh on the page. I am researching alternatives for that. Of course, if you have a 536 working with the dongle, then you can still use other apps to stream the audio and use the scannermonitor.com website for remote control.
Current users of the application will see a notice that the app permissions have changed to include the use of audio. If you do not wish to stream audio - you can leave it turned off from within the application. For those who want to try the app, here is the link to the web store: http://ift.tt/1r3pk2O
Additional information is here: http://ift.tt/1AbcgvN
Thanks,
Jeff
It does require the following:
A 436/536 scanner connected in serial mode to a computer/laptop with the Chrome web app installed.
Remote control requires an Internet connection.
Audio streaming requires a separate audio cable connected from the audio-out/headphone jack of the scanner to the audio line-in on the computer.
No app to install for the remote device. Remote control your scanner by logging into the scannermonitor.com website with a web browser. Audio streaming is using a relatively new technology - WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication). It is currently supported by Chrome and Firefox for desktop/laptop and Android phones with a recent Chrome browser. (iOS devices do not yet support this type of audio streaming for any of their browsers - although the remote control does work)
This is still classified as experimental. So I’m sure there will be some issues. I want to thank the testers who have been playing with this for the last few months - some streaming for few days straight. As it looks like the app may be crossing the 1,000 user mark today - we will also see how the servers manage the load.
One thing I noticed while streaming to an Android is that the phone’s browser goes to sleep after a few minutes (after the screen goes dark). To re-enable the stream, hit refresh on the page. I am researching alternatives for that. Of course, if you have a 536 working with the dongle, then you can still use other apps to stream the audio and use the scannermonitor.com website for remote control.
Current users of the application will see a notice that the app permissions have changed to include the use of audio. If you do not wish to stream audio - you can leave it turned off from within the application. For those who want to try the app, here is the link to the web store: http://ift.tt/1r3pk2O
Additional information is here: http://ift.tt/1AbcgvN
Thanks,
Jeff
BCDx36HP Scanner Monitor App now with Audio Streaming
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