* Screen Stream Mirroring FAQ *

-------------------------------- XBMC users: how to open the stream with XBMC ?

-------------------------------To read the stream with XBMC you need to create a .strm text file:
- create a new text file and rename the extension to .strm
- open the new file with notepad or any other text editor
- in the text file write the RTSP url given from Screen Stream Mirroring (rtsp:
//...)
- save the text file (as a .strm file)
- from XBMC you just have to open this file as a Video
For more details read: http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Internet_video_and_a
udio_streams#The_.STRM_file_method:
-------------------------------- VLC users: how to open the stream with VLC ?
-------------------------------To read the stream with VLC on any other device or PC:
- open VLC. In Media (or File) menu choose "Open Network Stream"
- In URL field type the exact url given by Screen Stream Mirroring application:
for RTSP: rtsp://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:5000/screen
for TCP: tcp://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:5000
(replace xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx with the address given by Screen Stream Mirrori
ng)
- Click Play (or Open)
-------------------------------- VLC users: how to record the stream with VLC ?
-------------------------------Once you can read the stream in VLC, you may want to record it to a file.
You can simply do it:
- for Windows users: go to the "view" menu and select "Advanced controls".
Now you should have the record button displayed on the control bar.
- for Mac or Linux users: you already have record command available in Playback
menu.
- To record what you are seeing, just click on "record".
- To stop recording click again on "record", or "stop" reading the stream.
-> You will find your recorded file in the default Videos folder on you system.
-------------------------------- VLC users: how to reduce latency between Screen Stream Mirroring and VLC ?
-------------------------------First, you can switch streaming mode from TCP to RTSP protocol, if not already t
he case.
Then, delay depends on the encoding made in Screen Stream Mirroring and on cachi
ng in VLC.
VLC as a 1000ms default caching value, you can try to reduce it (so you could ga
in almost 1 second).
- for Windows users:
While opening the stream (Media->Open Network Stream) check "show more o
ptions".
Change Caching value to 150 ms, then click 'Play' to start viewing.
- for All:
Network caching can be changed in VLC global settings.
For this open Tools->Preferences menu (or VLC->Preferences).
At screen bottom select 'Show All' to display all settings.
Select 'Input/Codecs' section, and 'Advanced' sub section.
Change 'Network Caching (ms)' value to 150.

Save.
-------------------------------- Live streaming: how to get my stream url and stream key/name from Twitch.tv, U
stream.tv, or Youtube.com ?
-------------------------------Twitch.tv:
- For stream url just choose one from the list, or choose 'custom server' to en
ter a custom url
- Connect with your account to http://www.twitch.tv/broadcast/dashboard/streamk
ey
- From there click on "Show key" button to see your stream key
- Copy and paste value to Screen Stream Mirroring settings
Ustream.tv:
- Connect with your Ustream account to http://www.ustream.tv
- Go to -> Channel -> Remote
- From there you get your RTMP url and stream key
- Copy and paste values to Screen Stream Mirroring settings
Youtube.com:
- Connect to Youtube and go to Live Events https://www.youtube.com/my_live_even
ts
- Create a new live event with "custom" type
- Then in Ingestion Settings choose a bitrate and select the encoder "Other enc
oders"
- Now your stream name and server url should appear on the page
-Copy and paste values to Screen Stream Mirroring settings
-------------------------------- Everything seems fine, "Mirroring available at..." message is displayed, but i
t still doesn't work!
-------------------------------If that kind of message is displayed it means the app is properly configured and
should work.
-> But the app may not work with hardware encoding for all devices.
In that case you need to disable the option 'Use hardware encoding' from applica
tion settings.
-> If you use VLC it is recommended to update VLC to the last available version,
as there might be issues with some older versions.
-> It might also be a network problem:
1. check that you properly typed the given network address, something like rtsp:
//xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:5000/screen (or tcp://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:5000 if you choose tcp m
ode).
2. check that your device is connected to the same WIFI network.
3. Follow instructions from app and check the 'Disable hardware overlays' option
in your device settings.
-------------------------------- The image does not display properly. It seems out of sync or it is scrambled /
has diagonal lines running through.
-------------------------------There was a know issue (Android 4.3 bug) and has been fixed in Screen Stream ver
sion 1.1.6.
But if you still have this issue you can try to change the resolution in applica
tion settings.
-------------------------------- The screen image does not always refresh or the screen stays black, what can I
do ?
-------------------------------You can disable hardware overlays option from your device settings.

To easily do it you can click on the yellow message that appears about this on t
he main screen of the application, and it will open some Android settings.
There check the option 'Disable hardware overlays'.
-------------------------------- The stream is slow. What can I do to improve it ?
-------------------------------Depending on your device and on your display resolution, the stream can be slow.
Try to modify Screen Stream Mirroring settings like resolution or video format.
-> If you device is compatible enable the "Use hardware encoding" option.
-> Lowering resolution will also for sure improve a lot performance.
-> Using RTSP streaming mode should give better results than HTTP or TCP.
-------------------------------- Non rooted device: how to enable USB debugging option ?
-------------------------------method 1: Use the "USB debugging option" menu/shortcut from the application, fin
d and enable USB debugging option.
OR
method 2: On devices running Android 4.0 and newer, you can find the option unde
r Settings > Developer options.
Note: On Android 4.2 and newer, Developer options is hidden by default. To make
it available, go to Settings > About phone and tap Build number seven times.
Return to the previous screen to find Developer options, find and enable USB deb
ugging option.
-------------------------------- Non rooted device: The startup program only displays a "Waiting for device" or
"daemon started successfully" message, what can I do ?
-------------------------------1. Check that you authorized your computer if a confirmation dialog appeared on
your Android device when connected to USB.
2. For Windows, check you have proper Windows ADB drives for your device.
To easily and automatically install ADB drivers:
-> Download and run: http://adbdriver.com/upload/AdbDriverInstaller.exe
To manually install ADB drivers:
-> Follow detailed instructions here: http://developer.android.com/tools/extras/
oem-usb.html#InstallingDriver
-------------------------------- Non rooted device: How to get Windows (ADB) drivers for my device ?
-------------------------------The easiest way to install ADB drivers is by using AdbDriverInstaller: http://ad
bdriver.com/upload/AdbDriverInstaller.exe
Download and run it.
Then if your device appears with a red alert just click 'Install' button to inst
all corresponding drivers.
That's all !
If your drivers are not found try to get it from the device manufacturer web sit
e.
Helpful links to manufacturers drivers: http://developer.android.com/tools/extra
s/oem-usb.html#Drivers
We hope you will find Screen Stream Mirroring useful.
Contact us at <mobzapp.com@gmail.com> if you need support.
The mobzapp team.