semperXbmc is an open-source remote controller for XBMC, written in Qt/QML

Supported devices¶

semperXbmc is tested and supported on Symbian^3 devices (Nokia N8, C7, ...)
Experimentally, a procedure is also available for Symbian^1/S60V5 (Nokia 5800, ...)
It also work on all desktops/laptops devices where a Qt SDK is available (Windows, Linux, Mac)
With minimal adaptations, it should also work on meego devices.

Features¶

• Supports both 10.1 (Dharma) and 11.0 (Eden)
• v 0.9.6 supports 12.0 (Frodo)
• Both a remote control (Event client based) and a JSON-RPC client
• Movie, TV Show, Music and Audio playlist views
• Each view support multiple display style
• Filtering/Sorting available on most views
• Web home page for Movies, TV Shows & Music Artists
• Support resuming movies/episodes on Eden

Changelog¶

• 2012/31/12 v0.9.6 WARNING: This version hasn't been tested on Dharma no on Eden:
  • Full support for Frodo
• 2012/05/26 v0.9.5 WARNING: This version hasn't been tested on Dharma:
  • Full support for Eden
  • Rewritten playlist support
  • trakt.tv initial support
  • Too many bugfixes and tweaks to mention...
• 2011/08/06 v0.9.3:
  • Experimental support for Symbian^1/S60V5
  • Touch feedback on remote
  • Auto-repeat buttons on remote
  • Resume movies/episodes on Eden
  • Bug fixes and tweaks...
• 2011/07/30 v0.9.2:
  • Web home page for movies/TV shows/Music Artits (long press to show)
  • Window shortcuts to remote menu
  • Bug fixes and tweaks...
• 2011/07/24 v0.9.1:
  • Genre view for TV Shows
  • Initial notification support
  • Custom "lastplayed" sort option for TV Shows
  • Add "Recent" views fo movies, TV episodes and albums
  • Additional remote buttons via list menu
  • Add "Refresh" menu to each views
• 2011/07/21 v0.9: Initial public alpha release

Requirements¶

semperXbmc requires Qt 4.7.3, Qt Mobility 1.1.x and the Qt Quick components (only officially available for Symbian^3 and Meego for the moment)
The installer SIS file should install all dependencies.
Tested on Nokia C7 (Symbian^3)

Symbian^1 / S60V5¶

As the Qt Quick Components are not officially available for Symbian^1 / S60V5, I've compiled them myself.
They are available in the files section as "qt_components_1_0_S1_unsigned.zip".

The Zip contains 3 unsigned SIS files that you have to install on your device (on "C:"). If you don't know how to sign SIS files, please go to https://www.symbiansigned.com/ and/or google for more info.

This has to be done only once. Thereafter, simply installing the "semperXbmc_*_S1.sis" will suffice.

On my tests with a Nokia 5800, the app seems to work fine but the device is often rebooting/stopping, especially when closing the app. Not sure if the cause is my device or the app itself, so your mileage may vary. Please report reboots so that I am aware.

Downloads¶

A Self-signed, smart installer, SIS package is available for Symbian^3 in the files section.
A simple SIS installer is also available both for Symbian^3 and Symbian^1, assuming all dependencies are already in place.

Sources¶

Main source repository is hosted at Gitorious

Screenshots¶

Screenshots are hosted on Picassaweb