Web-Based Remote Control — FieldStation42

FieldStation42 includes a web-based remote you can use from any desktop or mobile browser on your network. This is included in the FS42 web based GUI. It is only available while field_player.py is running - it is not available when running the server from station_42.py.

📱 Using the Remote Interface

Make sure your device is on the same network as FieldStation42.
Find the IP address of your FieldStation42 host (e.g., 192.168.50.77).
Open your browser and go to http://192.168.50.77:4242

This will take you to the main web interface for FS42, just select 'Remote' from the menu to open the remote interface. You can also get there directly by navigating to http://192.168.50.77:4242/remote

Supports channels up to 999
Stop button to shut down FieldStation42
Volume+, Volume- and Mute buttons to control sound (should work on most Linux systems, including WSL if you install alsamixer)
Guide button auto-navigates to guide channel (if you have one configured)
Info button toggles the 'Now Playing' to show system information like CPU load, memory usage and even CPU temperature if available.
Exit button to return to the main UI