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Official ** KODI ** streaming thread (tips, help, add ons, etc) (1 Viewer)
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Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
I got kodi 17 to work on win7 using....Hope someone here can help. I'm a computer guy but this stuff is beyond me
I have a Smart TV, it has UpNp capabiity
I have KODI on a PC (16.1 - can't upgrade to 17 yet as this old box has WIn7)
I want to cast the movies/shows I select to watch on the PC to my Smart TV.
I've used Youtube videos to configure the few things in Kodi that I think I need.
If I set me TV to the Satelite input and use the select source key on my PC (Y, in Kodi) I can see my TV appear in the list. If I select it, I don't see anything special on the TV.
If I set my TV to the input called "AnyCast" (it's a Hisense TV), that screen gives me my device name and says "waiting for external device to connect". This is the one I think it should be on, however, when I have my TV like this, inside Kodi I do not see my TV in the list to stream to.
Just want to know what I'm doing wrong?
Of note, this TV has a "Files" section and when I go there I can see my media on my home computer and I do see my Kodi machine in the list. I can browse it but I don't have any media on that machine, but does this not indicate the 2 are able to see each other?
Any help is appreciated.
TIA
I tried all weekend to get OTA to work with Kodi. I can watch it via the antenna software Happauage) just fine, but it won't talk to NextPvr.
Only reason why I need it is to record the PBS channels my wife watches religiously....so I might try to explore other options.
Also, how do you make different menu options? I like the Kryptonite build, but I want to make one for my wife and just put her stuff on there (like Kid Zone and ManCave).
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VA703
Footballguy
modifying the menus would be inside the system menu. not at home now but I believe there's an option for menus and you can edit create and delete items
Osaurus
Footballguy
I dunno. I haven't done DVR inside of Kodi, I just know from reading around it can be done. I'm still using WMC on Widows 8.1 for OTA DVR and TV Guide. Hanging on to WMC as long as I can, but, I know we need to find a better solution for the future at some point.
otb_lifer
Footballguy
***BASEBALL FANS***
if you are still having trouble accessing feeds/streams - get yourself the ONE242415 addon installed ... there is a "Live Sports" category up in there, and all MLB games are available via YouTube providers - the quality is not HD - but it isn't total muck n' mire, either (some are better than others, natch) ... let's just say it will get the job done for ya
if you are still having trouble accessing feeds/streams - get yourself the ONE242415 addon installed ... there is a "Live Sports" category up in there, and all MLB games are available via YouTube providers - the quality is not HD - but it isn't total muck n' mire, either (some are better than others, natch) ... let's just say it will get the job done for ya
msudaisy26
Footballguy
Okay we need help in my house. We used to use prosports to get all the sports and it was great, the link that always worked best was yoursportsinhd. Now I can't get any of the sports to work, even the youtube links buffer and close out for me. Can/will anyone tell me a build that will let us watch sports again, or walk me through an addon to get it work again? Everything else works great for movies, tv shows and what not.
Pigskin Fanatic
Footballguy
https://libreelec.tv/2017/03/libreelec-krypton-v8-0-1-mr/
The page describes it a little bit, not much detail. Assuming you're on Windows, download this from that page: http://releases.libreelec.tv/LibreELEC.USB-SD.Creator.Win32.exe
Running the file will create a SD card you can plug into the Pi that already has LibreElec and the latest Kodi (Krypton 17.1) installed. It's highly highly recommended you do a fresh install of all the add-ons going to 17.1, I tried taking the update path and it was a nightmare to figure out which add-on's and cache files were not compatible. The reinstall on the other two Pi's took much much less time.
The new Kodi has a very different interface, which I simply hated. The Confluence skin is the old default. If you're like me and want to switch back, follow instructions on this link: http://kodi.wiki/view/HOW-TO:Change_skins
I can write up a more detailed steps if you need it, looks like most of you know how to get around these devices.
Tick
Footballguy
msudaisy26
Footballguy
No I haven't. All I have is ES, Kodi and the current build. Until a few weeks ago that was all I needed.
otb_lifer
Footballguy
how is your Mobdro working? mine was flawless up until last weekend when i ran the update - now getting muchmuch muuuuch more buffering - which really ####### blows, as the live TV feed previous to the update was incredible.
prolly gonna have to un/reinstall this mutha
Pigskin Fanatic
Footballguy
that would work just fine and I found some other methods to just update to krypton instead of reinstalling. BUT, a big big BUT, and YMMV, i tried updating instead of doing a fresh install and it failed badly. You have to remove all traces of the addons you used on your previous build, otherwise there may be conflicts. I had a ton and ended up reinstalling altogether using the method I described. notice this quote on that page:Leeroy Jenkins said:
he basically reinstalled the Raspbian base before pulling in Kodi. So essentially he did the same thing I did, just got there using the linux pull code. One of the installs I run is on my Windows PC and even that failed on update. I had to delete every trace of the addon's previously used before it worked. again, YMMV and i'm only familiar enough with this stuff for my own use.
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
Tried to pm but you cannot accept them:
So how do I fully uninstall kodi without formatting the SD card?
then i need to delete Titanium build and addons, or will the uninstall take care of that?
then i can start fresh via the link from the thread and then reinstall Titanium build separate as well?
thanks!
Pigskin Fanatic
Footballguy
If you're following my link, the program will automatically reformat the SD card and take care of all of this. To be safe, mind as well back up the SD card and just reformat first. Once you apply the LibreElec install to the SD card, Kodi will be installed as part of that process. There isn't a second step to reinstall Kodi. PM coming your way a bit later.
Anarchy99
Footballguy
I am COMPLETELY out of my league on this stuff. I was looking at pre-programmed (jailbroken) Fire Sticks or Fire Boxes on E-Bay. Are those essentially plug and play into your tv and then you're done? Or do you have to worry about having the right technology on your tv, downloads, passwords, having and Amazon account, etc. Basically, I just want to run something on my tv . . . nothing on a phone, computer, tablet, etc. that would be idiot proof. Would a jailbroken Fire Stick or Fire Box accomplish that?
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
I've got IPVanish, works great - $7 a month along with Real-Debrid for $2.50 a month. Possibly the best money I can spend.
Anarchy99
Footballguy
For argument's sake, let's say I am technology illiterate. I poked around a little in this thread, but it seems like people are discussing upgrades, downloads, or specific configurations.FatUncleJerryBuss said:
What do you need besides a stick or fire tv? Do you have to pay a monthly subscription fee? Do you have to subsribe to something through Amazon? I assume you need a stick for every tv you want to run it on. Do you have to still subscribe to what on other systems or providers be a pay service or platform? For example, with the fire stick, if you want all the ESPN and FOX sports programming and things like the NBA Network, etc. do you have to pay for that?
Again, not trying to be dense here, I literally know nothing about this type of device / service / requirements.
IC FBGCav
Footballguy
You need the kodi app and an amazon account. If you want the sports stuff with a reliable feed you probably need the ps vue app. 30 or 35 dollars a month, no hidden fees, cloud dvr, and you can have it on 4 tv's with no extra charge.
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Since you are in the Kodi thread I'm assuming your are asking about Kodi. For Kodi you don't need a subscription to anything. Here is a step by step to get Kodi loaded onto your firestick or firetv.
Kodi is free because it is open source. You can load addons (just like apps for your phone) that people develop for Kodi. Kodi is media center operating software, formerly Xbox Media Center. Some of these addons allow you to watch recorded tv shows and movies, others allow you to watch live tv and sports. For recorded tv and movies there is nothing that is not unavailable, usually in high definition, this is where Kodi really excels. For live TV your mileage may vary, it's often hit and miss and not in high definition. There are services that exist, and that's why you see posts where people have subscriptions, where you pay for better live tv service. I'm not a fan of pirate for profit so I can't answer those questions. I will follow up with posts where you can get the best free addons and builds (builds are skins for kodi that include a bunch of addons).
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IC FBGCav
Footballguy
Amazon Stick or Fire lets you stream apps through your tv, some other devices do too but this is the main one. Getting Amazon Prime will let you stream a ton of movies and shows for free, plus you get free 2 day shipping and many other perks. No brainer best deal in the tech world right now.
Kodi - Can be set up to have the ability to stream all content from the internet to your tv. Movies, TV shows, PPV events, etc - legal issue is currently being debated but not illegal at this time.
PS Vue - is pretty much a replaces your cable at a much lower cost and no equipment fees. Channel list is not as extensive as cable but it hits most of the things people want.
HTH
Kodi - Can be set up to have the ability to stream all content from the internet to your tv. Movies, TV shows, PPV events, etc - legal issue is currently being debated but not illegal at this time.
PS Vue - is pretty much a replaces your cable at a much lower cost and no equipment fees. Channel list is not as extensive as cable but it hits most of the things people want.
HTH
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Here is a video that walks you through the whole process. Different people like different builds (set of addons, skins and widgets). The process is the same you just change the repo URL location (http://______________) in the appropriate step shown in the video. Below is a list of different build repos.
Anarchy99
Footballguy
Thanks for the replies. To get KODI on a stick or fire tv, do you do that through a computer, a phone, or the tv (or all of them I suppose)? Does it matter if you a) have a tv that is say two or three years old, b) don't have an android phone, c) have only so so wifi coverage in your house?
The sticks or boxes I have seen online claim they are preconfigured or have all the KODI options already installed on them to maximize both live tv and catalog titles. Is that considered illegal, immoral, or fattening? Is downloading the stuff for free accommodations lodging the same thing and a way to save money?
The sticks or boxes I have seen online claim they are preconfigured or have all the KODI options already installed on them to maximize both live tv and catalog titles. Is that considered illegal, immoral, or fattening? Is downloading the stuff for free accommodations lodging the same thing and a way to save money?
To install Kodi on a fire devise you only need a wifi connection and an app from the amazon store called Downloader (orange with a white down arrow) follow the first guide I linked to.
You need a tv with a HDMI input.
Spotty wifi may result in video playback buffering. The firetv can be connected with a network cable, the stick cannot.
Don't buy a pre-configured fire devise online. Buy one from amazon and do it yourself in 10 minutes and save money, yes it's the same thing.
You do not need an android phone for any of this. I'll make another post about the legality of it.
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Anarchy99
Footballguy
I take it the fir tv/box version is better quality than the stick version?
Am I right in thinking that this is a video player, so while you may have access to libraries from a service like Netflix or HULU, you actually have to be a subscriber to those services to be able to watch them?
Am I right in thinking that this is a video player, so while you may have access to libraries from a service like Netflix or HULU, you actually have to be a subscriber to those services to be able to watch them?
Is it Legal? (I am not a lawyer)
Using Kodi:
Since and until there is someone prosecuted for watching a stream of copyrighted content there is no case law that exists and I personally do not think it is considered copyright infringement. I am unaware of anyone ever being prosecuted for watching a stream. You never take possession of anything while watching a stream. There is no doubt that the websites and servers that Kodi access the streams from are in possession of copyrighted material, however, the legality of such i suppose depends on what country they are in.
Kodi boxes being sold:
Amazon devises are open to developers which means installing software on their devices is not only legal, it's encouraged. I don't know if selling boxes with software installed that is designed to access streams that might contain copyrighted material is illegal or not, I doubt it but, I do know that Amazon and the MPAA/RIAA are starting to target these people. Also, not a fan of pirate for profit.
Using Kodi:
Since and until there is someone prosecuted for watching a stream of copyrighted content there is no case law that exists and I personally do not think it is considered copyright infringement. I am unaware of anyone ever being prosecuted for watching a stream. You never take possession of anything while watching a stream. There is no doubt that the websites and servers that Kodi access the streams from are in possession of copyrighted material, however, the legality of such i suppose depends on what country they are in.
Kodi boxes being sold:
Amazon devises are open to developers which means installing software on their devices is not only legal, it's encouraged. I don't know if selling boxes with software installed that is designed to access streams that might contain copyrighted material is illegal or not, I doubt it but, I do know that Amazon and the MPAA/RIAA are starting to target these people. Also, not a fan of pirate for profit.
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IMO, the fire is a lot better than the stick for the extra few bucks. It has a much faster processor and memory.
Yes, if you subscribe you can watch all the Netflix, Hulu, Amazn Prime etc. simply by installing their app from the amazon store (no Kodi needed) and logging in. Same goes for all the legal live tv streaming services; Sling, PSVue, DirectvNow, HuluLive, YoutubeLive, etc. A lot more info on those in the Cut the Cable Thread.
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
Go with the FireTV David. You'll be happier with the results. Either that , or if you have a hard-wired PC already in the home and close enough access to a TV set, load Kodi onto it and get a HDMI switch and long cable to connect into your TV. The HDMI switch can switch the feed from your monitor to your TV. That's what I've done. Love watching it throught the PC on my 55 inch in the LR. No buffering what so ever.
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otb_lifer
Footballguy
i ordered me a preloaded box a couple months ago and it has been flawless - plenty of other useful apps pre-installed on that mutha as well (Mobdro most notably) - 'droid box, so full access to Google play, my Spotify, etc.
cost me 20 more bux than the fire stick, and updates/refreshes itself automatically - idiot proof ####### GOLD.
to the purists out there, i salute you - and dig your dedication to the pure Kodi experience
but i totally cut the cord, and this box is saving me so much coin. love.
cost me 20 more bux than the fire stick, and updates/refreshes itself automatically - idiot proof ####### GOLD.
to the purists out there, i salute you - and dig your dedication to the pure Kodi experience
but i totally cut the cord, and this box is saving me so much coin. love.
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
From the AV board:
https://www.avforums.com/threads/zappiti-music-and-tv-shows-problem.1749235/
TV scraping in Zappiti is done slightly differently to movies. You need to create a TV Shows folder and then put all shows in their own correctly named sub folders. You then need to setup Zappiti to scan this TV folder by setting it up as a TV folder as Zappiti uses different scrapers for TV and movies.
Not sure if this will help, but all I can find at the moment...
Lost in the dominance of fire devices is using a HTPC or repurposing an existing PC. Even from scratch they don't cost much more than some of these android boxes are going for and you've got complete control of your entertainment center.
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
Yea, I use it through my HTPC on my other bigscreen as well. Love it.
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Nathan R. Jessep
Footballguy
What are you connecting from the PC to the switch with? your PC has an HDMI jack?
IC FBGCav
Footballguy
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
Sorry of this has been discussed over and over but...
What do you think the ramifications of every body essentially stealing programming are going to have on the entertainment industry?
I mean if the cable companies all go under and nobody's paying the networks money to produce programming, how long can this really last?
What do you think the ramifications of every body essentially stealing programming are going to have on the entertainment industry?
I mean if the cable companies all go under and nobody's paying the networks money to produce programming, how long can this really last?
