G+_Tom Wiswell Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Looking for a video option for the car. I have a Nexus7 & Evo4GLTE, my wife has an iPhone & iPad. Would be nice to have a way to stream from any device to some sort of monitor attached to a headrest for our daughter. 1) Any sugestions on how to attack the streatming? 2) Any sugestions on a display? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Joseph Cappellino Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I was thinking of doing something similar, but haven't found a great solution... yet. One idea that just came to mind would be to use SlingBox. I cannot verify that this works, but this is what you would need: - A device that supports HDMI out (the Evo4GLTE and Nexus 7 fit the bill with MHL, and I'm sure there is some way for the iPhone/iPad to do the same) - SlingBox 500* - WiFi HotSpot (either via tethering to a phone or a separate device) - AC Power inverter for the SlingBox This, in essence, would setup your car as an infotainment center. My idea was to put a Nexus 7 as the head unit of the car, which would have additional Nexus 7's connect to it (but also act as stand-alone devices), which could be automated using Tasker that when attached to power (i.e. - the car turned on), it launches and connects to the SlingBox. This would lend itself very nicely with a Ting HotSpot! Just sayin'! ;-) Good luck! * This can also be done with a SlingBox 350, but you would need an HDMI to Component Converter (like this: http://www.amazon.com/Lenkeng-LKV384-Component-Stereo-Converter/dp/B009C4R6PW) as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Aaron Kimmins Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 If streaming just in the car Bluetooth should work. Or maybe a tablet for the kid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Mikel Venable (techmv) Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I am looking at a similar setup. I an considering this drive, http://www.seagate.com/external-hard-drives/portable-hard-drives/wireless/wireless-plus/ then you can stream to 8 devices at once. If you want a dedicated screen, just get a cheap tablet and mount it to the headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Santos Cardona Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Why not keep it simple? I bought a portable dvd for the car for $40 it came with a headrest mount. Also mpg and mpg 2 playback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Joseph Cappellino Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 That requires discs. The option I suggested will connect to Plex and can watch all my movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Santos Cardona Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Joseph Cappellino Keeping it simple is all. It was a suggestion. My son watches 4 movies so I'm okay with my set up. As far as yours Nexus 7 does not support MHL. Just saying. Tom Wiswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Joseph Cappellino Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Santos Cardona - You're right. For some reason, I thought it did. Apparently there are VNC servers you could use instead of MHL. It also allows for not having a power inverter. And, for my kids, using the built-in VES (Video Entertainment System) in the minivan works very well, but is limited in its capabilities. As I don't drive it all the time, I have to settle on what my wife can handle. Built-in VES it is! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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