# iPad remote mock-up **URL:** \ **Category:** Dev/API Corner\ **Tags:** other-dev\ **Created:** [May 20, 2010, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ipad-remote-mock-up/4073 "2010-05-20T16:13:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DaSal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/dasal/32/135_2.png) [@DaSal](https://forums.plex.tv/u/DaSal)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2010, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ipad-remote-mock-up/4073/1 "2010-05-20T16:13:04Z")
Also looking for programmer Well... I can't program AT ALL, but I like to think I'm pretty decent at design. So I decided to make a little mock-up of my ideal iPad remote app for Plex. I'm not sure if everything I did in the mockup is even technically possible, but I hope so. I'm kind of busy with exams at the moment, but after I'm done, I'll make mockups for the other views. If anyone can program and would be interested in helping me make this app a reality, let me know ;) Also, let me know what you guys think of the design ;) (And yes, I was inspired by Aeon, cover-flow and the Plexapp.com website, so props to the original designers!) ---
**Author:** ![cory](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/cory/32/89527_2.png) [@cory](https://forums.plex.tv/u/cory)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2010, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ipad-remote-mock-up/4073/2 "2010-05-21T18:47:49Z")
This looks Great. We seriously need a programmer for this! ---
**Author:** ![ccjensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/ccjensen/32/664_2.png) [@ccjensen](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ccjensen)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2010, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ipad-remote-mock-up/4073/3 "2010-05-21T18:49:29Z")
I am still on the fence wether I will be using plex or boxee. Once alexandria is out for the public to play with, I will decide. If I do decide plex, I’ll get in touch as I have done some iPhone development. ---
**Author:** ![pipen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8491ac/32.png) [@pipen](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pipen)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2010, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ipad-remote-mock-up/4073/4 "2010-05-24T13:44:08Z")
Is there an API for getting information from the library, and control playback? If so post a link and I might consider it ---
**Author:** ![sansnipple](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9d8465/32.png) [@sansnipple](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sansnipple)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2010, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ipad-remote-mock-up/4073/5 "2010-05-24T15:38:02Z")
> [@](#): > > Is there an API for getting information from the library, and control playback? > If so post a link and I might consider it there is yes, most current iphone and other remotes use the old xmbc http api documented here: http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=WebServerHTTP-API however, if starting a new project, I would wait for plex .9, because of the totally redone library, the old xbmc http api will be removed and replaced with something newer and better. ---
**Author:** ![DaSal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/dasal/32/135_2.png) [@DaSal](https://forums.plex.tv/u/DaSal)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2010, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ipad-remote-mock-up/4073/6 "2010-05-24T18:44:07Z")
> [@](#): > > there is yes, most current iphone and other remotes use the old xmbc http api documented here: http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=WebServerHTTP-API > > however, if starting a new project, I would wait for plex .9, because of the totally redone library, the old xbmc http api will be removed and replaced with something newer and better. I was wondering if it would be possible to keep the "selection" on the remote app and on the Plex in sync, somehow. As in, I was wondering if it would be possible that when the user uses the remote app to scroll to say, "The Dark Knight", the Plex application in turn select/highlight "The Dark Knight". Ideally, it would, as it would be quite odd to have a static "movies" screen on the television while you're scrolling through your library on the remote. ---
**Author:** ![bbfan23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@bbfan23](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bbfan23)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2010, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ipad-remote-mock-up/4073/7 "2010-05-24T20:15:08Z")
Seems to me that VNC’ing Plex through the iPad would be the easiest route. The interface and skins are already there. The only issue I can think of is if Plex could be programmed to respond to swipes and pokes. ---
**Author:** ![Healeydave](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/healeydave/32/1010_2.png) [@Healeydave](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Healeydave)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2010, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ipad-remote-mock-up/4073/8 "2010-05-25T16:41:05Z")
Nah, it’s too laggy, the best solution would be to cache a copy of the plex library locally on the ipad so you can peruse without having to look up at the tv, a bit like how turbolag does it in the iPhone app controllr. The iPad with its large screen and snappy functionality will lend itself to a truly gorgeous remote with large fan art etc which i’m sure is already in the making, fingers crossed. ---
**Author:** ![pstarSR](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e0b2c6/32.png) [@pstarSR](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pstarSR)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2010, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ipad-remote-mock-up/4073/9 "2010-08-13T16:41:38Z")
yeah if im understanding this correctly, you want your ipad to have a visual reference of the plex library. That would be awesome, similar to how pandora does the radio stations on the iphone. but like someone said before, you would have to “image” the database. Or do some sort of screen share in order to do that. maybe a cached database file that is “resync’d” to the ipad/iphone a certain times, once a day etc. i have been working on this… but i bet others have also ---
**Author:** ![nicofieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/8dc957/32.png) [@nicofieu](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nicofieu)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2010, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ipad-remote-mock-up/4073/10 "2010-08-13T18:15:57Z")
I’d pay 10 bucks for an app looking like this ! ---
**Author:** ![nameundecided](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e9a140/32.png) [@nameundecided](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nameundecided)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2010, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ipad-remote-mock-up/4073/11 "2010-08-14T00:07:56Z")
I would love this app. I love the idea of it following along/mirroring on the plex app as you browse through coverflow or whatever other view. I wonder if it would be better to have an unobtrusive but prominent “Now Playing…” message with the browser view still visible while a film selection is playing, or if it would be better to have the browser turned away while a movie is playing. Or… some even better alternative. I hope that a programmer can step in soon. The design is really nice so far. ---
**Author:** ![Buddino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Buddino](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Buddino)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2010, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ipad-remote-mock-up/4073/12 "2010-08-20T15:09:18Z")
> [@](#): > > I would love this app. I love the idea of it following along/mirroring on the plex app as you browse through coverflow or whatever other view. I wonder if it would be better to have an unobtrusive but prominent "Now Playing..." message with the browser view still visible while a film selection is playing, or if it would be better to have the browser turned away while a movie is playing. Or... some even better alternative. I hope that a programmer can step in soon. The design is really nice so far. Something like this is already on the appstore Apple. Is call " XBMCRemote HD " ---
**Author:** ![nicofieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/8dc957/32.png) [@nicofieu](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nicofieu)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2010, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ipad-remote-mock-up/4073/13 "2010-08-21T17:39:00Z")
> [@](#): > > Something like this is already on the appstore Apple. > Is call " XBMCRemote HD " Are you the programmer for this as this is your second message here ? I've been really naive and bought it and this has got to be the worst ipad app ever !!! Does not work AT ALL No instrcuctions, nothing...on the website, only people complaining, i will complain the payment for this app, no way i'm paying this ■■■■ ! ---
**Author:** ![suprawsm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/suprawsm/32/83404_2.png) [@suprawsm](https://forums.plex.tv/u/suprawsm)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2010, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ipad-remote-mock-up/4073/14 "2010-08-29T10:00:45Z")
Looks nice Sal ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2019, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ipad-remote-mock-up/4073/15 "2019-12-20T20:39:12Z")
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