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Remote control

Remote control lets you manage playback on another compatible screen without returning to that device. Use it after selecting a Kodi device, a Chromecast session or a StreamShare receiver.

Prepare a playback target​

  • For a Kodi device, complete the Kodi setup, then open Settings > Playback & Cast > Devices and add it.
  • For a StreamShare receiver, make the receiver available on the same local network and authorize the controller when requested. See Desktop clients for Windows, macOS and Linux receivers.
  • Chromecast targets are offered when a compatible receiver is available to the device running StreamShare.

Configure Kodi​

Kodi must accept remote commands from the device running StreamShare:

  1. In Kodi, open Settings, then System information, and note the device's IP address.
  2. Open Settings > Services > Control.
  3. Enable remote control over HTTP and note the configured port.
  4. Enable authentication and choose a username and password.
  5. Allow remote control from applications on other systems.
  6. In StreamShare, open Settings > Playback & Cast > Devices, add a device, and enter a name, the Kodi IP address, port, username and password.

The two devices must be able to reach each other on the same network. If the Kodi address or credentials change, edit the saved device in StreamShare.

Select the device to control​

  1. Open Remote control.
  2. Choose the target type at the top of the screen.
  3. Select the device or active session.

StreamShare keeps the controls associated with the selected target. You can change target at any time from the same selector.

Available controls​

Controls are shown only when the selected target supports them.

ControlUse
Direction pad and OKNavigate the receiver interface and confirm a selection.
Playback timelineView progress or move to another position.
Play, pause and stopControl the current media session.
BackReturn to the previous screen on compatible receivers.
Audio and subtitlesChoose among the tracks reported by the current playback target.
VolumeAdjust the receiver or session volume.

When playback information is available, the remote also displays the current media, duration and useful stream details.

If the remote cannot connect​

For configured devices, first verify Settings > Playback & Cast > Devices. Confirm that the controller and receiver are reachable on the same network and that the saved address and credentials are still valid.

For a StreamShare receiver, also verify that its receiving mode is enabled and that the controlling device is authorized.