Request: iOS and Android Second Screen

How about revamping the iOS and Android apps remote portions to turn into a second screen along with the remote?  In other words, when I use my iOS app to control my player another device such as my Mac could we make the app automatically turn into a second screen and display in addition to a remote, some of the following:

  • Meta data such as synopsis, actors, directors and other iMDB info
  • an integrated web browser so when I click on one of the above I can get more info from the web
  • Social Media integration so I can post what I'm watching to Facebook or Twitter (that could also grow interest in Plex)
  • Remote functions (of course have the remote integrated so it's all in the same area)
  • Change audio, subtitles on the fly
  • Look up info for the next show in the series.  Maybe when the TV show ends, prompt to play the next one

The list can go on and on, but I think it would be cool to use a second screen when using Plex HT. Anyone agree?

Great idea. The possibilities are indeed endless.

and already wished here: http://forums.plexapp.com/index.php/topic/54469-make-the-ios-remote-bidirectional/

Sorry for the duplicate. I read the forum rules, tried to make sure this idea wasn't already out there, did a search and couldn't see this one.  I guess that's what I get for posting in the middle of the night. lol

Early 2021 clean-up: duplicate