LanRover

LanRover is our project for FOSS UNITED, It's going to be a Desktop application that enables seamless file sharing, real-time communication, and collaborative media experiences over local networks (LAN) and Remote self-hosted servers. Our end goal is to evolve LanRover into an 

Modes

• Remote Self-Hosted servers : Allows a user to host a temporary self-hosted server which allows them to use all the features listed below. The host shares a pass code to other users which allows them to join the room. Once the host stops the server, the room dissolves automatically, ensuring temporary and secure collaboration.

• LAN : Allows users to host a LAN server and access all the features without requiring an internet connection.

Features

• Synchronized Multi-Media Streaming : Allows real-time streaming of movies, series and other video/audio files by the host with all the members of the room and allows real-time voice chat, texts and reactions for all the users to interact with each other.

• File Sharing : Allows users to create rooms with the intend of multimedia file sharing for quick and easy transfers between users.

• Messaging & Video/Voice Calls : Allows a user to create a group after authentication and add other users for chatting and video/voice calls. After which, the users in the group can create rooms and other users in the group can join the room with a click without the need for a pass code and enjoy all the features.

Future Enhancements

• Remote Split-Screen Gaming  :Enabling users to play local multiplayer and split screen co-op games remotely.

• Remote Device Control : A user can self-host a server and access that system remotely from other devices.

• Cross Platform Support : Expanding compatibility to macOS and mobile devices, ensuring seamless connectivity across different operating systems.

Conclusion

• This application is perfect for friends and family with a multi-media streaming and other wide variety of use cases as well as perfect for LAN parties.