HomeSync

HomeSync is a tool for Windows 7 users in need of a solution that can synchronize Windows Media Center playback and recording across multiple machines within the same network. It could prove handy for individuals who still use WMC to stream movies, shows, or whatever content to all linked devices within the household.

For now, the app can only sync Resume Points, or in other words, it can resume Recorded TV playback on any machine. Some features are still in development, like Recording Brokering and XMLTV Guide Import & Distribution, while others are still ideas.

HomeSync comes with a client-server architecture. Install the server on the main machine, the one running Windows 7, and the client on the satellite devices. Before the installation, however, one has two main steps. First, a static IP will be necessary for the server host. Second, make sure the Recorded TV Folder is shared and accessible for all client machines.

Of course, the pre-configuration steps are a bit more complex than presented, and taking a look at the full instructions is advised.

HomeSync's sole purpose is to aid users with their WMC synchronization, playback, and recording across multiple machines.