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I have been using kodi but it just so limited and clunky. Android TV is better but that is a major challenge since Android TV is very tied to Google with not much existing outside of Google.

What I am looking for is a device that can work with mostly Jellyfin. I don't use any streaming services. It would need to work flawlessly with a remote and I am looking for something that maintains itself mostly.

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[-] sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml 27 points 1 month ago
[-] Matth78@lemm.ee 7 points 1 month ago

+1 that's what I do at home with my desktop and what is IMHO the best solution.
Yet on vacation I use an old android box with Android Tv (SlimTv) and I have to say it's nice to have a dedicated interface allowing use of a remote.

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[-] RmDebArc_5@sh.itjust.works 21 points 1 month ago

Personally, I just use a raspberry pi with flex launcher. Not sure about remote though

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 month ago

It should be feasible to get the remote working under Wayland

[-] akwd169@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago

Thank you for sharing this, it looks really promising

I'm tired of only hearing of Kodi suggested in threads like this. I don't get why it's so popular, it's confusing for non-tech oriented people, you can't stream, YouTube functionality is questionable, the interface is dated looking and IMO an eyesore...

Some people like Kodi and that's great but it sucks balls for other people and there's barely ever any mention of any sort of alternative (like your comment)

These threads are usually just:

"I need a device or software for watching tv that works with a remote"

Kodi Kodi Kodi jUsT uSe A lApToP Kodi Kodi Laptop + HDMI cable

[-] RmDebArc_5@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

Yeah, as much as I love Kodi it is simply not meant for what I want to do, streaming that is.

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[-] vk6flab@lemmy.radio 12 points 1 month ago

We've been using an Apple TV. From memory, there's a Jellyfin client.

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 month ago

Apple isn't exactly my go to company especially for privacy and freedom

[-] tkw8@lemm.ee 10 points 1 month ago

Jellyfin + Apple TV + Infuse = Bliss

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[-] Tinkerer@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 month ago

Use the jellyfin kodi addon works very smoothly. I've been using it for two years and love it. I replaced all my chromecasts with kodi. It even has the approval of my wife.

[-] digdilem@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 month ago

It even has the approval of my wife.

He is the chosen one! Hail him!

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I use a raspberry pi with LibreElec/Kodi. It works with the HDMI-CEC, meaning I control it with the TV remote.

Jellyfin can be used as a source for movies and stuff with a plugin.

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 month ago

Awful UI and my TV remote only has on off with CEC. I have a Bluetooth remote but the select key code is higher than 255

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[-] robolemmy@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

You can debloat an NVIDIA shield android tv box, replace the default launcher, then install whatever else you want. It’s probably not perfect but it’s pretty darn good. That’s what I use and it can be updated without losing any of my customization.

[-] GravitySpoiled@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 month ago

I don't own one but I agree, it ist very good. But it's too expensive for what it is nowadays. A second hand one or maybe the next generation might be worth it again

[-] akwd169@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

Yeah we looked into a shield recently because we know someone who has one and we really liked it, plus I've heard it can be locked down and side loaded decently

But then we saw the price of one and are not willing to spend more than half the cost of a brand new 4k tv on a little box to stream from our media server and Netflix...

[-] agile_squirrel@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 month ago

How "big" are your movies and tv shows? If they are 4k UHD remuxes then Nvidia Shield Pro or Apple TV 4k behind a firewall to block external internet is your best option for performance, usability, and privacy. You will want to ocassionally allow it internet for software updates. Kodi, a mini pc, raspberry pi, etc. would be more private but you trade off a seamless remote, easy interface, and streaming codecs (e.g., dolby vision).

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 month ago

The Nvidia shield can run Lineage which is a option.

[-] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 3 points 1 month ago

Lineage has google tv version?

can it be flashed on "google tv" teevees?

[-] BaroqueInMind@lemmy.one 3 points 1 month ago

For most of the Samsung TVs with the dogshit Tizen OS, you can use TizenTube to block YouTube ads within the TV OS and not requiring any new hardware.

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[-] HappyTimeHarry@lemm.ee 3 points 1 month ago

ONN tv from walmart with all the bloat removed by adb and projectivity laauncher. you will not find a better option for under $30

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[-] Sl00k@programming.dev 3 points 1 month ago

Nvidia shield is an option you should check out.

[-] utopiah@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 month ago

RPi with minidlnad, all devices at home from computers, phones, tablets, video projector, even VR HMD, can play content with e.g VLC.

Very quick to install (basically have a media directory with your videos inside) and still very flexible, e.g new content is added simply by copying from any other device with access, e.g scp which itself can be a script after downloading something.

[-] gila@lemm.ee 3 points 1 month ago

Do you need an in-remote microphone? If not, I'd suggest a degoogled nvidia shield tv (i.e flash it with lineage OS or similar)

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[-] superglue@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 month ago

ive been through this process recently and sadly, what you are looking for doesnt exist at the moment. thr closest thing is Kodi and as you already know, has a lot of flaws.

[-] akilou@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago

I've been using a Chromecast with Google tv, and have deprived my tv my WiFi credentials. 90% of what I watch is from my Plex server, 9% other streaming services, 1% digital antenna.

It's not an ideal situation but as you know because you asked the question, the privacy situation in TVs is dire. Otherwise you're doing ridiculous shit like plugging computers into it or whatever.

[-] GravitySpoiled@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 month ago

I use an amazon fire tv 4k, I only use it to start jellyfin. It's perfect.

If you don't want it to phone home, put it behind a firewall, and block all but your domains

[-] kalkhas@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago

I use a steamdeck with jellyfin installed. It's not its main purpose but works well enough

[-] jeffreyosborne@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago

I've heard an nvidia shield with lineageOS is really quite good!

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