Computer Controlled Media Player and Reciever

Originally Posted by RGHoover

This question is may be way off topic but I can't seem to get a response from the other forum group. Also, this group seems to be a little more computer savvy than the reciever section:

Is there a receiver that you can connect to your network and have complete control over the reciever from a PC connected to the same network? I know more and more receivers are now capable of being controlled directly via an iPod or iPad so I would assume this is not an unreasonable feature. Also, I would assume a receiver with this capability would also be capable of streaming audio from the Internet or a server. Also, do any of the media streamers allow you to have complete control remotely from a PC?

I know a lot of receivers or iPhone and iPod capable. But I want control from a PC.

Originally Posted by RGHoover

I get the RS-232. But that is more for the high-end remote control programmers.

I need something so I can have complete control over the reciever from a PC/laptop downstairs/outside while the receiver is upstairs/inside. I need to be a able to control input selection, volume, on / off etc. Nothing I see in any of the product literature leads me to believe that any recievers are yet capable of this via a network connection. (yes, you can control some things via and iPhone or iPad. If you can do the iPad thing, why can't you do it via PC?)

Originally Posted by Opentoe

I don't think any receivers can do what you want. I'm not talking about simple volume down/up commands either. I would LOVE to see a receiver with a full blown web interface for a complete control via web browser. Not just a few simple commands. I think all hardware be it audio/video will go this way. Now that all you need is a tablet or ipad for a web interface.

Originally Posted by mlknez

I am going to be blue in the face... the Onkyo/Integra line does this right now.

Originally Posted by RGHoover

This question is may be way off topic but I can't seem to get a response from the other forum group. Also, this group seems to be a little more computer savvy than the reciever section:

Is there a receiver that you can connect to your network and have complete control over the reciever from a PC connected to the same network? I know more and more receivers are now capable of being controlled directly via an iPod or iPad so I would assume this is not an unreasonable feature. Also, I would assume a receiver with this capability would also be capable of streaming audio from the Internet or a server. Also, do any of the media streamers allow you to have complete control remotely from a PC?

I know a lot of receivers or iPhone and iPod capable. But I want control from a PC.

Originally Posted by RGHoover

Those are a little bit pricey for what I'm looking for. But, it's good to know that the technology is starting to make it into consumer products. If this would work its way into all the products (BPs, receivers, media players, etc.) it would seem like it would make it easier to automate and control everything with out having to deal with gateways, IR codes, RS 232, RF remotes, etc..

Originally Posted by Opentoe

I have an Denon CI model and doesn't have any kind of web interface. Like I said, I'm talking about FULL control. Not just the basic commands. Maybe I'm not explaining it properly but to this day I don't know of any receiver that has an Ethernet port and a built-in web interface.