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Knowledgebase
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General Stuff (6)
Orb system requirements, supported OSes, int'l versions. Why is it free? How secure is it? Questions most new users ask about Orb...
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Installation & Setup (13)
Install issues, account setup and system configuration. Info for first-time users. How to add media libraries and where is what...?
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Orb Startup & Login Problems (8)
Forgot your login or password? Want to change your password? Errors starting Orb, problems connecting to Orb servers...
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Network Configuration (6)
Firewalls, blocked ports and router configuration; LAN streaming issues...
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Streaming Issues (10)
The file types you can stream in Orb, DRM, A/V issues, all about stream quality...
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Live TV & Webcams (17)
Webcam setup & video monitoring; supported TV tuners and program guide issues...
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Phones, PDA, Game Consoles, etc. (8)
Wii, Xbox, PS3 and DMA setup, and more device stuff. Is my phone compatible...?
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OrbLive for iPhone (or iPod Touch) (21)
Play ALL your media files on your iPhone (requires iPhone software 2.x)
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Frequently Asked Questions (63)
See what other Orber's are asking frequently
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Most viewed
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What do I need to get live TV via Orb?
To stream Live TV in Orb, Orb recommends the following minimum configuration:
a broadband Internet connection (Cable, DSL, etc.)
an...
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12 Feb, 2010 |
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How can I find out if my TV tuner will work in Orb?
Orb does not maintain a list of supported tuner models. Therefore, the best way to find out if your TV tuner will work in Orb is to just try it!...
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12 May, 2008 |
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How do I configure my firewall to allow incoming and outgoing traffic for Orb streaming?
If you have a software firewall (other than the built-in Windows firewall) on your Orb PC then you will need to create incoming and outgoing...
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17 Feb, 2009 |
Views: 76988 |
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Is there an Orb version for Mac or Linux?
At this time, there is no public Orb version for Linux.
We have released a public build for Mac OSX (Intel 10.5 or later). Currently there is...
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04 Nov, 2009 |
Views: 46011 |
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What codecs do I need to stream various file types in Orb?
**** This article is applicable only for 2.0x series of Orb ****
(To know your Orb version, click Orb tray icon - About)
All supported...
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17 Feb, 2010 |
Views: 38020 |
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How do I setup and stream Live TV (local channels) via Orb?
**** This article is applicable only for 2.0x series of Orb ****
(To know your Orb version, click Orb tray icon - About)
To stream...
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17 Feb, 2010 |
Views: 33602 |
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What ports need to be open on my PC for Orb streaming?
It is the media player on your client device that determines to which format will Orb transcode the file you want to stream before sending it to...
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17 Mar, 2010 |
Views: 30172 |
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What is DirectStream, and what does it do?
DirectStream is the communication method used by Orb when it sends streams directly from your Orb PC to your Orb client device (i.e., other PC or...
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17 Mar, 2010 |
Views: 29497 |
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How do I setup my webcam so I can remotely access it via Orb?
**** This article is applicable only for 2.0x series of Orb ****
(To know your Orb version, click Orb tray icon - About)
There is no...
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18 Feb, 2010 |
Views: 26945 |
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How do I stream inside my LAN without going through the Internet?
When your client device (a PC / Mac, laptop, PDA, or smartphone) and your Orb PC / Mac are in the same LAN (i.e., both access the Internet via the...
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12 Jan, 2010 |
Views: 24347 |
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Recent articles
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I like Orb 2.0. Can I still use it and what do I have to do?
Yes, you can still use Orb 2.0.
If you have downloaded and tried Orb 2.5x but wish to revert to the previous official release of Orb 2.0, do...
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01 Mar, 2010 |
Views: 6345 |
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What are the differences between various Orb apps on App store?
Functionalities
OrbLive Free
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23 Feb, 2010 |
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When I am streaming Live TV, the video appears to be cropped, upside-down, squished, etc
**** This article is applicable only for 2.0x series of Orb ****
(To know your Orb version, click Orb tray icon - About)
It is possible...
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17 Feb, 2010 |
Views: 3341 |
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Why is that I am able to stream Live TV but without any audio output?
**** This article is applicable only for 2.0x series of Orb ****
(To know your Orb version, click Orb tray icon - About)
Most likely you...
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17 Feb, 2010 |
Views: 2757 |
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I can't figure out why my TV tuner does not work with Orb?
**** This article is applicable only for 2.0x series of Orb ****
(To know your Orb version, click Orb tray icon - About)
If you are able...
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17 Feb, 2010 |
Views: 6538 |
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I am able to stream my webcam video fine, but without any audio output?
**** This article is applicable only for 2.0x series of Orb ****
(To know your Orb version, click Orb tray icon - About)
USB Webcams...
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17 Feb, 2010 |
Views: 2435 |
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Why am I unable to stream my webcam via Orb?
**** This article is applicable only for 2.0x series of Orb ****
(To know your Orb version, click Orb tray icon - About)
Error...
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17 Feb, 2010 |
Views: 3620 |
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How do I disable Orb on Windows startup?
To disable Orb on Windows startup:
If you have installed 2.01 (To know the Orb version - click Orb tray icon > About)
Click Orb Tray icon...
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12 Feb, 2010 |
Views: 1692 |
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How do I delete a Custom Internet TV channel?
To delete your Internet TV channel, on your Orb PC / Mac or any other PC / Mac, logon to > click Open Application > click TV/Webcams on...
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09 Dec, 2009 |
Views: 1530 |
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How do I add a Custom Internet TV channel?
To add Custom Internet TV channel, logon to > click Open Applications > click TV/Webcams > click Internet TV > click Add Custom on...
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09 Dec, 2009 |
Views: 4422 |
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