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VLC and Plex Apps Coming to New Apple TV
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I do, they are already in iTunes.
The thing is, Plex (client) doesn't display the files and even the server's media manager lumps them into one big list. TV shows and movies (and music videos). All, one, big, list.
Ridiculous.
I know about the benefits, and I want them myself, but the integration into iTunes is broken for some odd reason.
Glassed Silver:mac
Lack of Prime is disappointing. Xbox one does it all ATM, and integrates with cable/sat. Add 4k and Amazon, and I will call it close enough, and jump in.
Plex will never support ISOs: https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/ar...S-and-other-Disk-Image-Formats-Not-Supported-
One workaround is to add the iTunes movie media folder to Plex as a separate library. Assuming iTunes names the movies in a logical manner, Plex should be able to scrape the data.
Plex has section - i.e. Movies, TV, Music, etc. Plex does not lump everything into one big list.
I doubt we'll see better iTunes integration anytime soon - with Plex's new music features its meant to replace iTunes entirely.
Back in 2008 I looked into a DVD ripper (Handbrake?) to convert movies I had that weren't available on any service. You can make a copy (legally) of any cd/dvd/blu-ray that you own, but only one, for backup purposes. I think as long as you do not make copies for anyone else it's legal, at least in the United States. I never bothered, because others I knew who did this had to jump through hoops to get everything to work (extras, slo-mo, etc) and I don't watch enough movies, or watch the same movies repeatably, that I wanted to learn more. Hence my ignorance about what this is and why you would want it.
I will not run a platform that doesn't run XMBC (now KODI).
Anyone familiar with this app, knows why it's so incredible. Anyone not familiar with this app,
likes devices like AppleTV, Roku, Fire, etc.... BLETCH.
Why would you accept anything less than a simple Win7 box, for base class services?
Why would you accept a walled garden that doesn't allow much?
I have 35T of DVD, BluRay, and all the rest on a simple Win7 box, and until something can match that, at a considerably smaller "form factor", WHAT VALUE IS ACTUALLY BEING PROVIDED HERE?
!!
Anyone familiar with this app, knows why it's so incredible. Anyone not familiar with this app,
likes devices like AppleTV, Roku, Fire, etc.... BLETCH.
Why would you accept anything less than a simple Win7 box, for base class services?
Why would you accept a walled garden that doesn't allow much?
I have 35T of DVD, BluRay, and all the rest on a simple Win7 box, and until something can match that, at a considerably smaller "form factor", WHAT VALUE IS ACTUALLY BEING PROVIDED HERE?
!!
Why? because most people do not want the complexities of a Computer attached to their TV's. Nevermind people with multiple TV's.
A Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV setup is going to run you < $200
a small computer with power to decode most of that without noise and being bulky will cost > $500.
SO imagine a house with 4 TV's. And lets take even the Apple TV as it's option. 149x4 = $596. For less than the price of ONE computer attached to your TV, you have 4 tv's hooked up. Able to play and stream 1080p content in a small, 1 or 2 plug device (some are small enough to mount behind the tv). So lets say you go all in for Apple and get a mac mini to power it all, $1,195
But if you want to put $500 computers on 4 TV's, you're already spending $2,000
Listen, I'm a geek and I love the idea of full featured setup on a TV like a full computer, but MOST consumers don't care to have to fiddle around installing software and setting up Kodi.
Good comment!
Thanks, I see your point. Rational.
OK, so I get an Android Tablet for $100, and I put XBMC/Kodi on it, and I Rock the House?
(HDMI to micro-hdmi cable not included)
Am I missing anything here? (setup, takes watching a youtube video and 15 minutes)
I agree, I'm dense, I don't get it. ;-)
It's a super late move.
I'm entrenched in the Roku/Android realm of streaming because of the walled garden.
At least you folks, buying, will be able to play 4k on it. No, wait...
Sorry
It's a super late move.
I'm entrenched in the Roku/Android realm of streaming because of the walled garden.
At least you folks, buying, will be able to play 4k on it. No, wait...
Sorry
I agree, anything that is 4k ready, I"M THERE!
Wait... well, it will be a while.
I noticed 58" 1080P blowout sale on Tiger today for low-end LED TV is $399.
This Christmas everyone will want a 4K TV and there is NO CONTENT, so just wait...
Infuse is the only app I use to play the videos stored on my SMB server at home. I really like the interface.
@firecore
Thanks for the pointer, that's why I like to stir the pot around here.
Good tip, I'll investigate this one..
That's good news! I love infuse. The more native apps developer build for tvOS the better. That will set high quality apps that's optimized for tvOS (well rendered, easy navigation, etc.) which is a big win for user.
I wouldn't worry there are plenty of questionable apps passes the iOS guidelines. I know it's harder for the developer, but Apple always have best interest for the user experience at heart.
Plex vs Kodi Comparison Summary
Interested in what is supported in Plex vs Kodi (this changes yearly I guess)
Source: http://www.htpcbeginner.com/plex-vs-kodi-comparison-guide/
Not sure I understand all these feature comparisons very well yet, but here is the source, and I hope we can discuss over time.
Splatch-
PS - table below is unreadable, use this URL to see formatted table, cheers.
http://www.htpcbeginner.com/plex-vs-kodi-comparison-guide/
In case you do not want to read through the whole Plex Media Server vs Kodi comparison guide, the table below provides a quick summary. Of course, I suggest that you read through the entire Plex vs Kodi comparison guide to understand the differences between Plex and Kodi / XMBC before making a decision on which would be best for you.
FEATURES KODI PLEX MEDIA SERVER
Database Location Client Based (or Centrally with MySQL) Central Server
Database Management Client Interface Web Interface
Transcoding Handled by Client Handled by Server
Client Hardware Support A Lot A Lot More
Add-ons Lots Limited
Visual Customization Very Flexible Limited
Add-on Maintenance Community Professional
Cost Free Free, $5 per Client and/or Optional Subscription
Remote Streaming Impossible/Difficult Possible
Interested in what is supported in Plex vs Kodi (this changes yearly I guess)
Source: http://www.htpcbeginner.com/plex-vs-kodi-comparison-guide/
Not sure I understand all these feature comparisons very well yet, but here is the source, and I hope we can discuss over time.
Splatch-
PS - table below is unreadable, use this URL to see formatted table, cheers.
http://www.htpcbeginner.com/plex-vs-kodi-comparison-guide/
In case you do not want to read through the whole Plex Media Server vs Kodi comparison guide, the table below provides a quick summary. Of course, I suggest that you read through the entire Plex vs Kodi comparison guide to understand the differences between Plex and Kodi / XMBC before making a decision on which would be best for you.
FEATURES KODI PLEX MEDIA SERVER
Database Location Client Based (or Centrally with MySQL) Central Server
Database Management Client Interface Web Interface
Transcoding Handled by Client Handled by Server
Client Hardware Support A Lot A Lot More
Add-ons Lots Limited
Visual Customization Very Flexible Limited
Add-on Maintenance Community Professional
Cost Free Free, $5 per Client and/or Optional Subscription
Remote Streaming Impossible/Difficult Possible
OK, just to get this straight, MKVs are only ever encountered when torrenting videos from ThePirateBay, right? That's the only place I've seen them, and I have no idea why they'd be used instead of MP4s.