ILoveControl Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Just a quick question - I have a valid My Control4 System license can use the app on many machines, iPhones - iDevices etc but my main machine (Surface Book) it keeps "looking" for the director.... I have deleted the settings and recreated a profile many times and keeps taking me back to the screen "Please enter your Directors IP address". I don't remember any special config for the other devices and I doubt there is for this device. Thought I would ask here though if anyone knew what I could try to get it to work (remotely i.e. not on the same network). *Note: All the devices I mentioned above work via cellular networks or other networks i.e. I don't have to be on my home network. appreciate the guidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Composer doesn't exist for I devices so what app are you taking about? Are you talking about the MyPC app for Windows? Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveControl Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 Composer doesn't exist for I devices so what app are you taking about? Are you talking about the MyPC app for Windows? Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Yup sorry Control4 for PC-Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 That only works on the same network. Are you on the same Lan? It doesn't have remote access. Do you have windows fw blocking something Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveControl Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 That only works on the same network. Are you on the same Lan? It doesn't have remote access. Do you have windows fw blocking something Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk So it's not the same as the iPhone app access, gosh. So I wasn't doing anything wrong. They really need to try standardize one layer across devices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 1 hour ago, ILoveControl said: So it's not the same as the iPhone app access, gosh. So I wasn't doing anything wrong. They really need to try standardize one layer across devices. the reason it's not is because the MyPC app is port of the flash navigator so remote access was never part of it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveControl Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 the reason it's not is because the MyPC app is port of the flash navigator so remote access was never part of it... Get it - understand the messaging - they still need to fix the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, ILoveControl said: Get it - understand the messaging - they still need to fix the experience. they actually need to kill the MyPC app...and I suspect once they kill the Flash navigator they will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveControl Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 they actually need to kill the MyPC app...and I suspect once they kill the Flash navigator they will No dude why! I often use it (well personally) sitting in study need to do something - mypc app. Use case in meeting (clearly not focusing need to do something maybe check cameras) mypc app. Works well. Kill flash - hell yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Just now, ILoveControl said: Kill flash - hell yeah and that kills the "app"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveControl Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 and that kills the "app"... OK kill it just give us something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINCELdUB Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Instant control for windows phone works well. From Houselogix. Happy Automating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 There's always the webstite for remote use - but I'd like to see a 'proper' Windows/Mac App that does it as well - heck have it do intercom while you're at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Oh - Doesn't HE allow remote access? If so - connect it, THEN open PC app...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveControl Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Instant control for windows phone works well. From Houselogix. Happy Automating! You right it does! I more looking for my surface book when I am in meetings and the Mrs what's app me to do something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINCELdUB Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I have three clients using this app right now. And it works well for immediate things. It requires a bit of initial programming, but it works for the most part out of the box. Good luck! And as always, Happy Automating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Is there any word on the future direction for the PC Navigator? I find if very useful and I keep it running on my office PC - it is far quicker than using the phone or tablet app, even if you phone is right there. What technology would make sense for such an application these days? Java? HTML5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Why would there be any word on the future of it? In gen3eral, I do not see it changing from what it is now - as long as the previous (2) gens of touchscreens are supported it'll just stay where it is at is what I'd expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Doesn't it use Flash? And isn't Flash pretty much dead? Maybe they have to keep that going for a while to support the legacy touchscreens but what is the way forward for either touchscreens or PC/Mac based Navigators? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 It;s using Adobe Air. I'm not saying it shouldnt or will not eventually change - but I don't see them doing it until they also stop support on the old touchscreens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 But isn't AIR just a frontend for Flash that allows Flash content to run outside of a browser: "Adobe AIR is a runtime environment that allows Adobe Flash content and ActionScript 3.0 coders to construct applications and video games that run outside a web browser, and behave as a native application on supported platforms" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 What's your point? It doesn't change the answer - don't expect it to change until they also drop the old screen. One reason I hope that takes quite some time is because it gives us an option to use a Surface plus MyHome and use some of the specialty apps like tv wall, quickcontrol and start here. We are slowwly getting replacements for those, but not quite yet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 My point is that they should be considering what platform that they will be porting it to in the future as Flash is not a viable option going forward. Depending on what they use it could also be more portable to other types of devices. I agree that it is very useful to have the option of using a PC like a Surface or even a regular laptop or desktop PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 You've been around long enough to know that there will be no word on what their future plans are - so from that standpoint the only answer is - no answer. As for what they could all consider - that's a different matter. I'd guess that HTML5 is the most likely, but then again it'll depend on how long it would be before they change, and what is out and about by then. So if you were to ask me, unless they are planning to make a change shortly (which we won't know about) - I don't think they have to consider anything at all at this point, because there's no telling what will be out (and most commonly used) by the time it gets to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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