Android tablet/phone as dedicated Victron GX display - WIFI - may be of interest to some

[AdrianChen]

NEW: Use an Android tablet as dedicated GX Wi-Fi Display (beta)

1. Introduction This procedure and software will turn an Android tablet/phone into a dedicated display for GX products. The app, once installed, takes over the device, running in kiosk mode to ensure it functions as a dedicated display for GX devices. This means: The tablet will only serve as...

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[Gromett]

I don't get it? Why would you turn a multi purpose device into a single purpose device?

 

[Jabstatt]

Maybe you are taking a brand new fifty quid device to act as a 350 quid bit of Victron kit???

Our world is full of devices where we only use maybe single functions!

Tony

 

[Lenny HB]

Interesting but it looks like it is only replacing the screen, you still need the expensive Gx.

 

[Gromett]

Maybe you are taking a brand new fifty quid device to act as a 350 quid bit of Victron kit???

Our world is full of devices where we only use maybe single functions!

Tony

No you still need the victron kit. That is why I am confused?

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[Jabstatt]

So a duplicate screen over the bed!

Perfect

Tony

 

[Two on Tour]

Interesting but it looks like it is only replacing the screen, you still need the expensive Gx.

I read through the comments looking for using it on a RasPi and found one person with it setup and working on a RasPi, so I think I will have a play with it to see if it is the case.

 

[AdrianChen]

Interesting but it looks like it is only replacing the screen, you still need the expensive Gx.

Fraid so Sir, unless you got it to work with your Pi?

 

[Raul]

I don't get it; you got the GX on LAN and this is a screen on LAN, my phone does remote console on LAN as it is?
Am I missing something?

 

[AdrianChen]

I don't get it; you got the GX on LAN and this is a screen on LAN, my phone does remote console on LAN as it is?
Am I missing something?

Nope! Presumably they've had some demand, or why put the resources on it?

I was a little surprised they've done it, but I guess if you have an old spare tablet/phone (I do - Both) and want a permanent remote display without running a long HDMI cable it may be a handy option.

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