Friday, May 14, 2004

t68/t61x as bt remote for winamp :)

what you'll need:
  • a bluetooth dongle (i have an InstantPAN Bluetooth USB Dongle)
  • PCControl from christersson.org

    how-to:
  • configure your bluetooth connection (more on this next time)
  • using explorer, navigate into My Bluetooth Places and find your phone.
  • double click on your phone.
  • right click on your the serial port icon you want to connect to and select connect (alternatively, you can just double click on the serial port)
  • if so configured you will be asked to pair your devices. pair your devices.
  • once you have successfully connected to your phone's serial port, right click on the serial port icon and click properties.
  • make a note of the com port being used, mine uses com 3. (this is actually defined in your bt's software configuration)
  • right click on the serial port again and click disconnect.
  • install PCControl
  • launch PCControl
  • specify the port you wish to connect to (in my case, 3)
  • click on the settings button
  • specify the path to your winamp executable (and change any other setting you wish)
  • click on the close button
  • click on the connect button (the button's label will change to connected)
  • on your phone navigate to accessories (main menu > connectivity > accessories )
  • select Pc Control
  • select WinAMP
  • select a song from the playlist =)

    PCControl is actually more than just a winamp remote control. you can also control your mouse (among other things). kudos to christersson.org for such a nifty little app =)

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