XBMC - do we have members who use this gear..?

[Kalipo]

I'm a plex user myself, I use this because XBMC isn't supported on my smart telly and Roku. I've left the satellite scene as i'm not viewing anything but my own media..

Would it be better to combine the 2 (XBMC + PLEX) to maximise the use of the forum!

[McrRed]

I use Plex through my NowTV box occasionally but XBMC/Kodi is the dog's nads. Would welcome tips and tricks on here.

Eg anyone know how to automatically download episodes (eg identify episode in trakt or imdb on phone then box automatically does the rest)?
Ps I know you can do it through newsgroups but I don't have a provider...

[Kalipo]

I use Plex through my NowTV box occasionally but XBMC/Kodi is the dog's nads. Would welcome tips and tricks on here.

Eg anyone know how to automatically download episodes (eg identify episode in trakt or imdb on phone then box automatically does the rest)?
Ps I know you can do it through newsgroups but I don't have a provider...

I use Rss Shows website.. create and account.. add shows to your watch list.. generate the URL..

I copy and paste this into utorrent and use the rss downloader..

Add your shows, from the episode you'd like and it auto downloads..

saves having to download game of thrones.. simply turn the telly on in the morning, its downloaded and plex has already added it to the library and downloaded the show info..

[McrRed]

That's what I was after. Cheers mate.

See? I told you this was a good idea

[Kalipo]

np, if you need help let us know

[johnna2112]

had a android box, to much messing about for me , just got chromecast, works fine for showbox from your phone & if you want to watch the football just open it in google chrome & cast the tab, no problems at all, can also cast movies from putlocker, flixanity , only 30 quid ( although its gone down in price now, 18 quid at tescos )

[tempo123]

hi all, i recently bought an android mx box on ebay from a uk seller with xbmc preinstalled without any addon, I found a few youtube easy videos that helped me setting things up and i'm quite please now that everything is working (navi, icefilm etcetc), I have also tried iptv payservers connected to the box and steameda few live tv channelsin hd, not bad, cheap and good results.

[bigfella]

yes there are alot of different versions of xbmc, arm processors,amlogic and so on, i have went through quiet a few boxes at this stage but the m8 does look pretty good just be carefull of clones i have been caught a few times with clones and it is very hard to get a working version of xbmc on them, i recently got an old pc from work upgraded the ram and graphics card installed openelec a linux version of xbmc which only boots to xbmc thats it, and it works like a dream very fast, handles 1080 streaming not a glitch 3d too, in my honest opinion it smashes all the boxes and dongles, i use it more than my sat box its that good,i could not live without it, if anyone has any trouble setting it up just ask!!

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i d love to learn how to put linux version of xmbc on ..........some lad i kno , buys androids boxes cyclones i think ..wipes them and put s a linux system on them and runs xbmc ...he swears they re much better than the normal andriod systems ..no buffering at all ....i d love to learn how to do this ...any links or help would be much appreciated......ok i ve read a bit about openelec and this sounds like the o/s might be used on the wiped andriods boxes ????? ....is openlec as gd as the lad i kno says it is
/better than the andriod version???

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i d love to learn how to put linux version of xmbc on ..........some lad i kno , buys androids boxes cyclones i think ..wipes them and put s a linux system on them and runs xbmc ...he swears they re much better than the normal andriod systems ..no buffering at all ....i d love to learn how to do this ...any links or help would be much appreciated......ok i ve read a bit about openelec and this sounds like the o/s might be used on the wiped andriods boxes ????? ....is openlec as gd as the lad i kno says it is
/better than the andriod version???

If it is only XBMC you want to run on your box then linux is probably the way to go, however i have a few android boxes of my own which run without any problem. Also running android gives you much more than just XBMC as there are lots of apps that can be loaded onto it as well as searching the web etc if needed.

I am no expert so if you need more guidance on this matter i recommend you visit here XBMC HUB FORUMS as there are people on there that will help you and guide you through your various options.

[bigfella]

i think a xmbc section of it s own would be a good idea esp as people are turnin away from the cable side and cc as bein unreliable

[Celtictiger]

XBMC can be loaded across most firmware platforms and a great piece of software. I have it loaded on my jail broken iPad and Airplay over wifi to my AppleTV to watch on my TV. To get the best viewing content, I recommend loading the following add-ons Navi-X, Mashup, 1Channel, ProjectFreeTV.

[roblfcx5]

Is it possible to install xmbc onto a Samsung smart TV ?

[gmb45]

doubtful m8 with these smart tvs what you see is normally what you get, might be wrong but dont think so, plenty of cheap android boxes about that you can tho.

[Kalipo]

Is it possible to install xmbc onto a Samsung smart TV ?

No but you can install plex.. have a look

[xant14]

Just to say, I am interested in this topic. I would love to see an XBMC forum on here Caveman Nig.
Some good replies, and alternatives also been suggested which tickles my fancy.
Oh and not seen any posts from big fella in like forever.. he was very prominent when I first came into here six years ago. Welcome back Bigfella...