If you’re like most people, you use your iPhone or iPod Touch to do everything from checking email to browsing the web. But did you know that you can also use your device as a Boxee remote? Here’s how: First, make sure that your iPhone or iPod Touch is connected to the same network as your Boxee box. If it isn’t, you’ll need to set up a connection between them. Once connected, open the Boxee app on your iPhone or iPod Touch and sign in with your account information. You’ll now see all of the content that’s available on your Boxee box. To control playback, just tap on any video or TV show and start watching! ..
The Boxee Remote App works over WiFi, so there is no need for to buy or install additional hardware on your PC. Plus, you don’t even need to be within the line of sight for it to work.
Using the Boxee Remote App
Download the free Boxee Remote App from the App Store and install it on your iPhone or iPod Touch. See download link below.
Next, make sure you have Boxee running on your PC. Select the Boxee icon to open the App.
The first time you log in you’ll be greeted by an introduction screen that will explain the two modes. Click Continue.
When opened in “Button” mode, you’ll be presented with 4 directional buttons, an “OK” button, and a back arrow button that works like the Esc key does in Boxee.
Button mode performs just as a normal remote. Touching the directional buttons moves your on screen selection right, left, up, and down. Tap the OK button to open or select an item.
To enter “Gesture” mode, tap the Gesture button along the top of the Screen.
Gesture mode works similar to a touch pad or trackball on a laptop. You drag the Boxee icon with your thumb or finger across the screen to move around within Boxee.
The icon will turn red while being dragged or touched. Simply tap the icon to select.
The Settings button allows you to manually add or delete a host computer, or adjust the sensitivity of the controls.
If you need to enter text, such as enter logon credentials for an App, the on screen keyboard will pop up.
While watching a video you’ll have on-screen Stop and Pause buttons along with a volume slider.
The Boxee Remote App is simple and easy to use. As long as you can connect via WiFi, you can use it to control any instance of Boxee running on any computer on your network.
Download the Boxee Remote App
