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Anybody tried using something like this?
I'm thinking about setting up a 34" TV with one of these types to use as a viewer in a web browser.
Any thoughts?

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chavezcctv said:
Anybody tried using something like this?
I'm thinking about setting up a 34" TV with one of these types to use as a viewer in a web browser.
Any thoughts?

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I would think this would work fine. I have ran windows 10 on a couple mini pc and used them for remote access, info wall, etc.
I am playing with a BlueIris 4 on a protectli right now. 4 x 2mp cameras works well.

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Although a fire stick does well, and is a lot cheaper then a mini.
 
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I'd first try sideloading Google Chrome on a Firestick...investment? Under $50.
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Oh wow. Sometimes the obvious doesn't come to mind. I just located a Firestick that I bought a while back and it's been sitting gathering dust. I'm going to try that. I might be ready for this already. Thanks for the jolt to the brain.
 
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I run BI on a mini PC, a HP EliteDesk 800g2, 7x7x1.5 inches. I can pull up the 'all cameras' or any one camera view on my phone using the BI app, and chromecast it to our TV.
 
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Oh wow. Sometimes the obvious doesn't come to mind. I just located a Firestick that I bought a while back and it's been sitting gathering dust. I'm going to try that. I might be ready for this already. Thanks for the jolt to the brain.
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Folks. Thanks for all hints and suggestions.
I decided to use the Firestick option since I didn't even have to get anything additional.
It was a bit tedious, but working. Wasn't able to get the mouse pointer to work, but attached a USB kb/mouse combo and boom, working.
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chavezcctv said:
I decided to use the Firestick option since I didn't even have to get anything additional.
It was a bit tedious, but working. Wasn't able to get the mouse pointer to work, but attached a USB kb/mouse combo and boom, working.
Thanks all!
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Now you can 'play' with UI3!

Want fullscreen? Create a group, put your cams you want to display in that group, use this URL:
http://BI-Server-IP:BI-Server-Port/ui3.htm?group=groupname&maximize=1

Here's one I use:
 
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One nice thing about using the cheapo Firestick... you can install this on ANY smart TV (living room, bedroom, guest room, etc). I have only 1 going on my bedroom tv but plan on putting another in my garage (as sometimes the table saw/dust collection/ear muffs are loud).
Also a side note about Firesticks. Mouse control is... awkward. I simply purchased a bluetooth dinky keyboard with mousepad at Amazon for $20 or such. Makes life easier as sometimes you may get odd-ball errors at least with Chrome such as "out of memory for webpage".
 
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I keep a couple of these around. This is the newer one, but have some of the older ones too.
they are quick keyboards for NVR, BlueIris that's hidden, and home automation.

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I wanted to use my Echo 10 for BI viewing the Silk browser @looney2ns mentioned does pull it up via the Silk browser, but, the browser is programmed to shut off after 10 minutes, real annoying!

For viewing it on various TVs, I just have set up a browser bookmark for UI3 on my Google TV devices...
 
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I wanted to use my Echo 10 for BI viewing the Silk browser @looney2ns mentioned does pull it up via the Silk browser, but, the browser is programmed to shut off after 10 minutes, real annoying!

For viewing it on various TVs, I just have set up a browser bookmark for UI3 on my Google TV devices...
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Perhaps UI3 is timing out instead? You can change the timeout in UI3. Go into settings and put 0 in timeout.
 
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chavezcctv said:
Anybody tried using something like this?
I'm thinking about setting up a 34" TV with one of these types to use as a viewer in a web browser.
Any thoughts?

Amazon.com: Beelink T4 Mini PC, Intel x5-Z8500 Windows 10 (64-bit) 4G/64GB Mini Computer with DP/HDMI Port, Dual WiFi/Gigabit Ethernet, Mini Computer Support Auto Power On: Computers & Accessories

Amazon.com: Beelink T4 Mini PC, Intel x5-Z8500 Windows 10 (64-bit) 4G/64GB Mini Computer with DP/HDMI Port, Dual WiFi/Gigabit Ethernet, Mini Computer Support Auto Power On: Computers & Accessories
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you have not mentioned... are you using Blue Iris? UI3 will only work as companion applicaiton to Blue Iris.
DUH! never mind. I see your are using UI3 now :) you can set UI3 to full screen (no ptz control or side bar texts) if you wanted to. Also, can show specific groups. Like I have 'outside' and 'inside'. I only care to see the outside on UI3.
 
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