Android App Issues

[jw1]

I installed the Android app on my S21 Ultra phone with Android 11.

1. The app can connect to the server without any setup changes even though I changed my pin and password on the server settings. Shouldn't it be asking me for the pin or password?

I would like that people cannot connect without the pin or password.

I set up the Kodi plugin on one of my PCs and it is working using the pin that I set up.

I did not check Allow Unauthenticated Access.

2. Playing video only works if I have Direct Play checked. Does Direct Play mean no transcoding is done? I could not find an explanation in the Wiki.

I have NextPVR converting all files from .ts to 1020p .MP4 so is that why Direct Play works?

Thanks.

[mvallevand]

The only way to prevent local LAN PIN access to the API is to block the UDP discovery port 16881 on the server. Internet users cannot use this.


Martin

[jw1]

Hi Martin,
I want people to be able to access using the pin, but my Android app seems to access even though I did not set my pin in it.

I don ot want people to be able to access with the Android app if they do not have the pin.

Thanks

[mvallevand]

Right so disable that UDP port on your firewall,and they will have to type in the PIN.

Martin

[jw1]

I will try it and let you know if I have problems.

Thanks.