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Quick Look – Windows Media Center Remote

Is Windows Media Center your choice for all you media viewing? Ever wish you had a remote control for it? Well now you can! Windows Media Center Remote for Android turns your Android device into a remote for Windows  7 Media Center. With the help a small plug-in, you can navigate through all the content with the Media Center. Setup is pretty simple:

1. Download the app to your phone
2. Download and install the plug-in on your computer
3. Set the IP of your computer in the app
4. Start Media Center on your computer
5. Connect your phone and Control!!

Pros:

The app is very simple and the interface is very clean. The buttons all have standard images and there is plenty of space in the middle to “flick” your way through menus. You can also upload pictures, videos, and audio right from you phone to Media Center. (Substitute DLNA???) You can even change the background image on the main screen.

Cons:

The only con is that you can’t actually connect and start Media Center from the phone. You can only connect after Media Center is running. But that’s not going to stop me from using this app!

Summary:

Windows Media Center Remote for Android can be purchased from the Market for $.99. The only requirements are that you have Windows 7 Media Center, and the custom plug-in. It works for Android 1.5 and above, for computers and phone on the same Wi-Fi network. The developers name is Bryce and you get complete instructions, setup info, and the link to the plug-in on his blog.


[I did not write this article. This Quick-Look was written by an AndroidStory member.]


Summary and Downloads:

Application: Windows Media Player Remote
Developer: Bryce
Cost: $.99