I tested a few phones now and it seems to be a browser issue.
I downloaded Chrome to a old phone that wouldn’t display MM using it’s default browser. this Now displays MM. :smiling_face_with_smiling_eyes:
Unfortunately my old tablet will not down load this. I suspect it is to old to handle it. Sadly I had built a mirror for this tablet so looks like I need to find an app till I create something to show MM content on this tablet.

@mykle1 said in Can You connect to MM server via laptop?:

address: “0.0.0.0”

address: “0.0.0.0” was the key ,thanks, I can now view from My laptop. However this doesn’t work for my old tablet :frowning_face:
It maybe something to do with its browser as I only get a black screen.
Tablet is running Android 2.3.1 so it may be too old. :frowning_face:

I have my Raspberry Pi running MM in server mode and I can access this from my pi browser however I can’t connect from another device.
I plan to create a few mirrors with old tablets and or Old phones.
the problem I’m having is I can’t connect with anything other then my pi.
I’ve edited the config.js file so the whitelist is set to all IPs []
I even tried setting to my laptops current IP (192.168.1.6)
Am I missing something or is this not possible?

@sdetweil Thanks for the added info. I’ll add that to my list of things to install.

@sdetweil thanks for replying Originaly I was thinking of controlling my Home automation setup Via voice but I don’t believe a extra module will be required for this other then for displaying status of devices .
My concern was what if anything I needed to install to have the PS eye work with the PI. I discovered the drivers for it are already included in Debian. So it looks like I’ll only need the GitHub motion project for your module.
I think I’ll wish to remotely view the PS eye at some point as well.

Although I did state I thought creating your own OS was a waste of time. It may have been a bad choice of words. Lots of people state “why reinvent the wheel?” well if that were the case we’d all be using wooden wheels on our autos. The statement of “creating my Own OS” makes me think this won’t be shared with a sharing community.
If everyone created their own MM modules and didn’t share where would MM be?
I also don’t wish to discourage anyone from learning and creating something new and my OP definitely came across like that. That was not my intention.

Usually with window film install directions there is a warning not to use Windex o clean as the ammonia eats at the film.
you can try that however you may get unexpected results (spotting or streaking)

My Acrylic two way mirror arrived and I’ve started to tear down an old 12" led monitor, so I definitely can get two mirrors out of this one piece of mirror.:relieved_face: :nerd_face:
I also found a PS Eye camera which I’ve read different user incorporating into their mirrors. However I’ve not found a specific post as to how someone actually got this working. :frowning_face:
If there is a how to I’ve yet to find it.
Perhaps someone can help me out on that front?

As I’ve yet to install Magic mirror I’m not sure if there is a backup option.
(still in the research stage)
If there is this would make importing Magic mirror setups to another device. Simply install MM on the new device and then restore a backup.

I also believe you should not waste your time creating your own OS.
If you wish to do this purely for learning this can be done by taking a current OS and just strip it down to what you need. You’ll also get more enjoyment creating something others can use as well. So stick with Magic Mirror and expand on it you’ll learn just as much and others can benefit, while you learn you can also be teaching. :winking_face: