https://sourceforge.net/p/anchorcastapp/wiki/Remote%2520Control/Recent changes to Remote ControlenThu, 14 May 2026 05:30:55 -0000https://sourceforge.net/p/anchorcastapp/wiki/Remote%2520Control/<div class="markdown_content"><h1 id="h-remote-control">Remote Control</h1> <p>AnchorCast includes a built-in Wi-Fi remote control that lets you control the presentation from any phone, tablet, or browser on the same network — no app install required.</p> <hr/> <h2 id="h-accessing-the-remote">Accessing the Remote</h2> <p>Open a browser on any device connected to the same Wi-Fi network and go to:</p> <div class="codehilite"><pre><span></span><code>http://[your-computer-ip]:5000/remote </code></pre></div> <p><strong>Finding your IP address:</strong></p> <ul> <li>In AnchorCast: click <strong>Remote</strong> in the toolbar — the full URL is displayed</li> <li>Or: open Command Prompt and type <code>ipconfig</code> → look for <strong>IPv4 Address</strong></li> </ul> <p>Example: <code>http://10.0.0.60:8080/remote</code></p> <hr/> <h2 id="h-remote-interface">Remote Interface</h2> <p>The remote has four mode tabs:</p> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Tab</th> <th>Description</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Scripture</strong></td> <td>Search and navigate Bible verses</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Songs</strong></td> <td>Browse and present songs from your library</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Media</strong></td> <td>Browse and present media files</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Slides</strong></td> <td>Navigate presentation slides</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3 id="h-top-bar">Top Bar</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Current song/verse</strong> — shows what is currently on screen</li> <li><strong>Projection preview</strong> — live thumbnail of the projection screen</li> <li><strong>ON AIR</strong> indicator — shows if the system is live</li> </ul> <h3 id="h-action-buttons-bottom">Action Buttons (Bottom)</h3> <ul> <li><strong>‹ Prev</strong> — go to previous slide</li> <li><strong>✕ Clear</strong> — clear the projection screen</li> <li><strong>Next ›</strong> — go to next slide</li> <li><strong>● Present Song / Present Verse</strong> — send selected item live</li> </ul> <hr/> <h2 id="h-pin-authentication">PIN Authentication</h2> <p>The remote supports PIN-based access control with role-based permissions.</p> <h3 id="h-setting-up-pins">Setting Up PINs</h3> <ol> <li>Go to <strong>Settings → Remote Control</strong></li> <li>Enable PIN authentication</li> <li>Set PINs for each role:</li> </ol> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Role</th> <th>Access</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Admin</strong></td> <td>Full control — all tabs and settings</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Scripture</strong></td> <td>Scripture tab only</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Songs</strong></td> <td>Songs tab only</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Media</strong></td> <td>Media tab only</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monitor</strong></td> <td>View-only — can see the projection but not control it</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3 id="h-connecting-with-a-pin">Connecting with a PIN</h3> <p>When PIN auth is enabled, the remote shows a PIN entry screen. Enter the PIN for your role to connect.</p> <hr/> <h2 id="h-using-the-remote-during-a-service">Using the Remote During a Service</h2> <h3 id="h-for-the-worship-leader-pastor">For the Worship Leader / Pastor</h3> <ol> <li>Open the remote on your phone</li> <li>Log in with your PIN</li> <li>Use the <strong>Songs</strong> tab to navigate worship slides during praise</li> <li>Use the <strong>Scripture</strong> tab to quickly look up and present verses mid-sermon</li> </ol> <h3 id="h-for-the-media-operator">For the Media Operator</h3> <p>The operator at the main computer sees the same state in real time. The remote and the main app stay perfectly in sync — advancing a slide on the remote advances it on the main screen and vice versa.</p> <hr/> <h2 id="h-troubleshooting">Troubleshooting</h2> <p><strong>Can't connect to the remote</strong></p> <ul> <li>Make sure AnchorCast is running and not in Offline web mode</li> <li>Check that your phone and the AnchorCast computer are on the same Wi-Fi network</li> <li>Try the IP address shown in AnchorCast under the <strong>Remote</strong> toolbar button</li> <li>Check Windows Firewall is not blocking port 5000/8080</li> </ul> <p><strong>Remote shows "Disconnected"</strong></p> <ul> <li>Refresh the browser page</li> <li>Check that AnchorCast is still running on the operator computer</li> </ul> <p><strong>Actions not working on the remote</strong></p> <ul> <li>Check your role PIN has the required permissions</li> <li>Admin role has full access to all actions</li> </ul></div>Achorcast TeamThu, 14 May 2026 05:30:55 -0000https://sourceforge.net2edaf4177a6419b3b88fb6dd3ca9a243641632c3