ArkMC wireless media streaming server and video player for iPad/iPhone and Android
Arkuda Media Center is a wireless multimedia software application for iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) and Android (smart phones and tablets) devices that allow users to easily find, stream, share, control and enjoy personal multimedia content such as photos, music and videos on any devices connected to their home Wi-Fi network. It is the only advanced application to stream all your media from iPhone/iPad/Smartphone to HD TV, MAC, PC, Samsung Smart TV, Xbox360/One, PS3/PS4 or any other screen.
Features of the Application
“Swiss knife” for mobile media. Full-scale app that wirelessly find, stream, and control all your music, photos, images, and videos
There’s no need for file copying. Simply find video, music, photo files directly on your local network devices such as Windows Media Player, UPnP servers, NAS, etc
No transcoding required. All media formats are ready to use without conversion
A technologically advanced wireless video player with Dolby Digital Plus Surround Sound (AC3 Decoder) * in-App purchase available
Beam your chosen media to any UPnP/DLNA/Samsung Link enabled renderers, Xbox360/One, PS3/PS4, or HD TV
Allows you to instantly download media into your mobile device and watch or listen them whenever you want – offline.
Wide range of audio formats: MP3, WAVE, AAC, AC-3, LPCM, AMR, WMA, MPEG4 supported
including officially licensed Dolby Digital Plus Surround Sound (optional)
Supported image formats are: JPEG, BMP, PNG
Wide range of subtitles supported
Compatible with or utilized by iPTV, Samsung Smart TV, XBMC
Effortlessly play, watch, and manage your list of favorite songs, videos and images wirelessly!
ArkMC media player uses minimal power for extended battery life
The 100 % UNIQUE YouTube integration offers a “lay back and enjoy” experience. It is so easy to create your personal YouTube channel list
Slideshow function-view an instant presentation of the chosen photos or pictures locally on a device or wirelessly on any media player
Сontrol of volume and playback with Chromecast support * tap an info icon and choose ArkKast to stream *coming soon
User Guide of the Application
FAQ
How could I know if my home devices are compatible with ArkMC?
ArkMC works with lots of UPnP, DLNA, Samsung Click compatible media devices.
You can check our proven list of tested devices here. If ArkMC works in series of models, there is a high chance that other devices in a line are compatible too.
How can I wirelessly play media from any home digital storages on iPhone or iPad within my home media network from ArkMC?
Start ArkMC. It will automatically search for all available UPNP servers and renderers in the media network. Select a media file from DMS and send it to available DMR. You can control the playback from Now Playing Tab.
The reasons could be:
– your device is not connected to a Wi-Fi network;
– your network connection is not stable or your router is not working properly;
– if the other device is not UPnP-compliant, it cannot be discovered by ArkMC;
– sometimes, it is necessary to turn off the firewall on your computer. Make sure you consult an IT professional before you make such changes to your machine.
Some media files cannot be played back on ArkMC DMR
If a movie is purchased from iTunes you will not be able to play or copy it, as it is be DRM protected. This is written in Apple’s Guidelines. Follow this link to know more
It is the same with purchased songs, link.
We are currently using a standard Android embedded media player for local playback, and the range of supported media formats depends on the manufacturer of your Android device. You can change Ark DMR settings through a Player software option. You may choose any media player installed on your device which supports certain media files. Note, any 3rd party players cannot be controlled remotely.
Why do I have 3rd party media players available on my list of players?
The 3rd party media players on your list of players appear depending on what type of a media file you choose. Media server provides content type information, and then the Android/iOS system interprets it and selects a list of 3rd party players which support the playback of your selected media file.
Game consoles such as Xbox and PS are used as media players, but not as media servers.You can read more by following this link.
After XBOX or PS has been added in the media network through the Windows Media Center, it becomes available on ArkMC in the DMR List.Here is an article which explains how to connect your device with PS/XBOX and DLNA. Follow the steps written in this article than launch ArkMC without any cables and it will work. Also, remember that PS3/PS4 and XBOX360/One are players not renderers.
Does ArkMC run in background while, for instance, I’m browsing the Web?
Select a media file from the list on your Win Media Player or any other server. Click the right button and choose “Play to” option, then choose Arkuda DMR from the list of available renderers.
>Turn on ArkMC app on your phone or tablet.
> Click on ‘Servers’ tab and select a server from the connected devices you want to use (the internal device’s server Arkuda DMS on phone/tablet or the external servers)
> Select the photo/image file you want to play or send on the TV, tap on it and a list of available players will be displayed.
> Choose a TV ArkMC renderer and tap on it.
> Control playback with your phone or tablet.
How can I download the video (audio, media) to my Iphone, Ipad?
Turn on ArkMC app > click on ‘Servers’ tab and select a server from the connected devices you want to use (the internal device’s server Arkuda DMS on phone/tablet or the external servers )
> Select the video/audio/image file you want to save from the folders presented, tap on ‘Download’ button in the bottom right corner of the file to start the process of downloading.
Try not to lock a device while downloading and you will see the progress bar on the screen, you can find the lock settings here Settings>General>Auto-Lock>change the time to lock.
You need to stay online all the time and wait until the downloading progress will be completed. Afterall navigate to the internal device’s server Arkuda DMS on phone/tablet and check the media files in the ‘Documents’ section and they will be there (offline also).
How could I share my favorite video (photo, audio) with friends?
You are able to share any media file you have watched, listened to with your friends via the Social Media Networks or other similar apps, like messengers.
Turn on ArkMC app > click on ‘Servers’ tab and select a server from the connected devices you want to use (the internal device’s server Arkuda DMS on phone/tablet or the external servers )
> Select the video/audio/image file you want to play from the folders presented, tap on a file and a list of available players will be displayed in front of you
> Select a Player > Choose a Media Player you want to use (iDevice or an external one, for example, TV)
> Tap on a media player you have chosen to start streaming
> Push the ‘Share’ button in the right corner of the Media Player’s interface to send a media file you have liked via any Social Media network presented in the list, use it in common with friends.
How I can find created photo, video, selfie on iPhone, iPad and stream them on TV?
Turn on ArkMC app > click on ‘Servers’ tab and select the internal device’s server Arkuda DMS on phone/tablet
> Select the video/audio/image file you want to playback or stream from the folders presented: Video/Music/Photos, tap on a file and a list of available players will be displayed in front of you
> Select a Player > Choose a Media Player you want to use (iDevice or an external one, for example, TV)
> Tap on a media player you have chosen to start streaming
> Press ‘Now Playing’ tab to check the media streaming within a device.
How many media files could I playback simultaneously with ArkMC?
You are able to playback and stream as many files, as to the number of media players you have.
Turn on ArkMC app > click on ‘Servers’ tab and select a server from the connected devices you want to use (the internal device’s server Arkuda DMS on phone/tablet or the external servers)
> Select the video/audio/image file you want to playback or stream from the folders presented: Video/Music/Photos, tap on a file and a list of available players will be displayed in front of you
> Select a Player > Choose a Media Player you want to use (iDevice or an external one, for example, TV)
> Tap on a media player you have chosen to start streaming
> Press ‘Now Playing’ tab to check the media streaming within a device on TV, MAC, iPad,/iPhone/iPod touch, XBOX, PS.
To stream any media on the other phone/tablet you have, make sure you have installed ArkMC on it, to use it as a Media Player and Server.
If it doesn’t work you can do the following:
-check if other UPnP devices are turned on and connected to home network
– check if device running ArkMC is connected to home network
– try restarting ArkMC, device running ArkMC, other UPnP devices or even re-install an app
– check if something is available in Servers and Players tab
– also you can check if an LTE connection is on, turn it off and try again – there can be a problem with Network interface.
– write a letter to Support indicating your problem, your device model and UPnP devices in your home network
How long does it take to connect to a UPnP server?
ArkMC should be able to find servers and renderers in the network within 1 minute providing that the network connection is running well and consistently and the Wi-Fi router is capable of transferring multicast data packages.
If you don’t have any server icons in the list, only the DMS on the device itself,
you will need to install a server program on your PC or laptop and allow access to the files you want. An example program is Serviio.
What types of media files formats does ArkMC support?
ArkMC supports subtitles but they depend on the video you are trying to play.
If you are using our integrated media player and there are subtitles in a video file then yes, you will see them. But if you are not using our media player but (for example) Apple integrated, then you will not see the subtitles. When you play a video with subtitles you will see an icon on the right side f your screen near the line of recording. It looks like a message icon. There you can turn them on/off.
My TV doesn’t play media files I have tried to stream with ArkMC, how to playback and control media with iPhone/iPad
Check, please the specs of your TV! Does it support the formats you are trying to play and if it should do, try to stream a different file in another format as a test. Then, try to restart all the devices and the Wi-Fi router, which can be the cause of the problem. There are technical issues with some Samsung TV models, a question of protocol matching. We are working to fix these in later software releases.
Have downloaded the media files to My Documents, but can’t find them there.
Try not to lock a device while downloading and you will see the progress bar on the screen. You need to stay online all the time and then look in your Folder for your downloaded files and they will be there (offline also). You can find the lock settings here Settings>General>Auto-Lock>change the time to lock.
How could I send video (audio, media) to Chromecast?
Have you already installed and set up Chromecast on your TV? As if it doesn’t set up properly it won’t work with our app. To work properly, Chromecast must be on the same Wi-Fi network with the devices you are going to use.
You need to turn on Chromecast with a device where it is plugged in (TV for example), then choose a video/photo/music file you want to play, tap on an info icon in the upper right corner of the file and there will be an ArkKast (this is Chromecast connected with our app and SDK ArkMC, that’s why it is called ArkKast). Also, if you have already named your Chromecast then this name will be displayed. Tap on a Chromecast from the Media PLayer’s list provided and enjoy streaming.
If you are not able to see Chromecast in the Media Player’s list, try to restart all the devices and a Wi-Fi router, the problem can be in it. Check the cables of the connected devices.
How can I use Xbox One/Xbox 360 to send photo, video, audio files to TV from iPhone or iPad?
As long as you have a wireless network setup at home, an iOS/Android device and Xbox, you can use ArkMC to wirelessly stream media to your TV set. It’s extremely simple, and can be done by following these few easy steps:
Step 1. Download ArkMC (the free version works just fine), and launch it.
Step 2. Turn on your Xbox, and make sure both it and your iOS/Android device are on the same Wi-Fi network.
Step 3. Your iDevice should pop up on your Xbox under the Video/Photo/Music tabs, and you should be able to navigate through your content on either your Xbox or using the ArkMC app.
Step 4. That’s it! Select which media you want to stream, kick back and enjoy.
If your device doesn’t populate in one of the above-mentioned tabs, navigate to Settings > Network Settings > Media Server Connection on your Xbox and make sure that it says “Enabled.” You can also manually search for media servers in the same menu.
I have PS3/PS4, could I playback video (audio, media) with it?
1. Connect your PS and device to your Wi-Fi
DLNA operates over Wi-Fi, so it’s essential that the devices you want to connect are both using the same Wi-Fi network. If you have multiple wireless routers in your home, you’ll need to make sure that phone/tablet and PS are on the same network. Once you’re done, load up the ArkMC Application.
2. Configure your PS for media sharing
Fire up your PS console and scroll across to Settings. Scroll down to Internet Settings, and then down to Media Server Connection. Make sure this is enabled — if it isn’t, your PS won’t be able to ‘see’ your phone/tablet.
3. Viewing photos, watching video, playing your music
Once the connection is established between your console and phone, the media on your phone/tablet becomes listed in the relevant section of the PS’s media bar. Scroll across to the Music/Video/Photo section and expect to see your phone appear as one of the available folders. It should be listed as ‘[Mobile]’.
Once you open up the phone, you’ll be (confusingly) presented with folders for all of the available DLNA content — Audio, Pictures, and Video. However, as you’re currently in the PS’s Photo viewer, for instance, music and video won’t throw up any content when you open them. The only folder that will play ball is Pictures, so open that one up.
You’ll be presented with a long list of all the images/videos/songs currently stored on your phone’s internal memory, as well as thumbnail images, so you can quickly locate the image you want.
Clicking on an image will blow it up to full-screen.
As with musical tracks, you can use the PS pad to pause, rewind and fast-forward through the film — just like a proper remote control — even though the actual footage is stored on your handset.
How to send media (photos,video, audio) wirelessly on TV, home cinema sets, theater or audio systems with ArkMC?
ArkMC works only with UPnP/DLNA, Allshare compatible devices. Check UPnP/Allshare/DLNA Certified® logo on the box or on the back surface of the device or go to the website: this link UPnP/DLNA operates over Wi-Fi, so it’s essential that the devices you want to connect are both using the same Wi-Fi network.
Turn on ArkMC app > click on ‘Servers’ tab and select a server from the connected devices you want to use (the internal device’s server Arkuda DMS on phone/tablet or the external servers )
> Select the video/audio/image file you want to play or send on the TV from the folders presented, tap on a file and a list of available players will be displayed in front of you
> Select a Player > Choose a Media Player you want to use (iDevice or an external one, for example, TV)
> Tap on a media player you have chosen to start streaming
> Press ‘Now Playing’ tab to check the media streaming within a device.
What is ArkMC Youtube integration? How can I watch videos on HD TV and manage Youtube channels?
Turn on ArkMC app > click on ‘YouTube’ tab and select a Video or Channel from the default list or
> Insert the keywords to the Search section to find the Video or Channel you want to
>Select the video you want to play from the list presented, tap on a video file and a list of available players will be displayed in front of you
> Select a Player > Choose a Media Player you want to use (iDevice or an external one, for example, TV)
> Tap on a media player you have chosen to start streaming
> Create your own list of Videos or Channels to manage afterward.
The limitation of LITE version is 5-8 Channels per YouTube playlist.
How to stream on TV videos downloaded on iPhone from PC iTunes?
First of all, you need to download media file on your phone or tablet with cable connected to PC iTunes.
Unplug your device from PC.
Turn on ArkMC app > click on ‘Servers’ tab and select an internal device’s server Arkuda DMS on phone/tablet
> Select the Video folder from the folders presented, tap on a file and a list of available players will be displayed in front of you
> Select a Player > Choose a Media Player you want to use (iDevice or an external one, for example, TV)
> Tap on a media player you have chosen to start streaming
Testimonials
Best one yet by Mtnsteve Dec 15, 2015 USA
I’ve tried and purchased several different apps to play and stream movies, music and other files from my pc and this has worked the best so far. To be honest, I hadn’t realized how useful this was till I started having issues with another well reviewed app after upgrading to iOS 9. The more I used this, the more I realized it was actually a superior product. It has become my primary movie, video ,streaming app.
The only one that works by Penny the dog – Sep 14, 2015 UK
I have tried just about every app on the Apple site and not one works with my Panasonic tuner recorder this one does. Whats more it worked first time without me even having to put in any settings. All the others would find the files but would not play them I could not believe it when this one worked. Absolutely brilliant.
Super!!! by Ruslan_ykt Russia Oct 15, 2015
Отличное приложение!!! Качественно сделанное, отлично работает на всех устройствах, то что нужно??разработчикам браво????
Great app !!! Qualitatively made, works perfectly on all devices, all what you need ! Great work, devs!
The best just got better by Profcai – Oct 5, 2015 UK
Been using this app for a long time and I thout it couldn’t get any better but it has, now it comes with Dolby. Just as easy to use as previous versions but with that added extra that takes it beyond its competitors.
Excellent Features and really powerful by Reigngt09 – Oct 3, 2015 USA
Great app, works well, though some core features are only available in the paid app. However, it works awesome on my Apple TV and Raspberry Pi XBMC server. I love the new features that they have provided. Really great quality streaming.