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Posted: 3/9/2014 3:50:35 PM EST
Recently upgraded our living room computer and it has a GeForce GT-610 video card in it that has an HDMI output.
Was talking with a buddy and he states I can download XBMC and watch a metric shit tonne of channels on my tv by just running a HDMI cable from the computer to the tv for free. (which has a spare HDMI input).
I do have a HDMI cable that will reach from the computer to the tv, but being an old fart I'm kind of leery of hooking it up
So, I'm asking those in the know if this a smoke and mirrors setup or is it real and is it really free ?

Any info provided will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
Link Posted: 3/9/2014 3:55:12 PM EST
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Yes Canuck, your buddy speaks the truth. The way I use the media controller is to DL (gasp) movies and stream them via Gigabit ethernet hardline to my Xbox. If your computer already has an HDMI out that you could run to the TV, you don't need anything but a video player to send it to the TV. I cant recall the video player I use, but someone like Sub will be around shortly.
Link Posted: 3/9/2014 3:58:00 PM EST
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Yes Canuck, your buddy speaks the truth. The way I use the media controller is to DL (gasp) movies and stream them via Gigabit ethernet hardline to my Xbox. If your computer already has an HDMI out that you could run to the TV, you don't need anything but a video player to send it to the TV. I cant recall the video player I use, but someone like Sub will be around shortly.
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Cool, and thanks !

Just worried about setting it up.
Link Posted: 3/9/2014 4:00:33 PM EST
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XBMC is free and it is legit.  I am running XBMCbuntu on my media comp and you can watch tons of tv shows for free on it.  I also have it running on a OUYA  as well, considering how well the OUYA works I think that the media pc may be phased out.
Link Posted: 3/9/2014 4:01:00 PM EST
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It's really that easy. HDMI out on PC to HDMI in on TV. You can choose to play whatever you can see on the computer to the TV, or even split screen and watch stuff on the TV from the computer and browse ARF on the PC monitor
Link Posted: 3/9/2014 4:05:03 PM EST
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Recently upgraded our living room computer and it has a GeForce GT-610 video card in it that has an HDMI output.
Was talking with a buddy and he states I can download XBMC and watch a metric shit tonne of channels on my tv by just running a HDMI cable from the computer to the tv for free. (which has a spare HDMI input).
I do have a HDMI cable that will reach from the computer to the tv, but being an old fart I'm kind of leery of hooking it up
So, I'm asking those in the know if this a smoke and mirrors setup or is it real and is it really free ?

Any info provided will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
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You want the 1Channel XBMC plugin.
Link Posted: 3/9/2014 4:05:40 PM EST
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Wow.

I have some studying to do !
Hoping to watch a re-run of the Super Bowl...LOL
Link Posted: 3/9/2014 4:07:27 PM EST
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Recently upgraded our living room computer and it has a GeForce GT-610 video card in it that has an HDMI output.
Was talking with a buddy and he states I can download XBMC and watch a metric shit tonne of channels on my tv by just running a HDMI cable from the computer to the tv for free. (which has a spare HDMI input).
I do have a HDMI cable that will reach from the computer to the tv, but being an old fart I'm kind of leery of hooking it up
So, I'm asking those in the know if this a smoke and mirrors setup or is it real and is it really free ?

Any info provided will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.


You want the 1Channel XBMC plugin.


OK will look into that.

ARFCOM delivers, it always has, it always will.

Link Posted: 3/9/2014 4:13:53 PM EST
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Link Posted: 3/9/2014 4:14:54 PM EST
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XBMC is a cool app.  I run it on my android devices as well as my LInux PC.  Should be good to go with a windows system too.   Once you get XBMC installed, you can do things like stream your personal video library, integrate with a PVR system or take advantage of a bunch of 'add-on' plug-ins.  It kind of turns your computer into a Roku with more features.  There's a lot on youtube about XBMC if you want more info.  XBMC coupled with MythTV beats paying the monthly service charge for a DVR from the cable company for sure though.  
Link Posted: 3/9/2014 4:15:13 PM EST
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XBMC is awesome. I had a Raspberry Pi for a while with it loaded on there. I would hook the Pi up to the TV and just use XBMC to play movies and shows on the tv.



That being said, if I wanted to do it again, I would probably get a newer Roku and hook up my external western digital drive to it for watching movies. If you solely want to take advantage of the channels, then connecting the computer to the HDMI port on your TV should work just fine, as long as you can figure out how to use the features.



It's a cool program.




Link Posted: 3/9/2014 4:19:37 PM EST
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Another vote for XBMC. I replaced Plex with it. XBMC will play large video files from my NAS. Plex had trouble with anything over ~2-3gb.


Link Posted: 3/9/2014 4:20:44 PM EST
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There is a bit of a learning curve to XBMC.  



You first need to add some "add-ons" or programs to XBMC.  



The ones I use the most are Mashup and 1channel.  You can get 1channel with XBMChub.  Mashup also come with a ton of options as well.  There are youtube vids that can show you how to install these, it is very easy though.



Watching what you want is not as easy as click on one button and it starts playing.  One movie or tv show may be hosted on multiple different host sites.  The more you use it the easier it gets and you learn which hosts to use.   You get the hang of it very quickly though.



For example.  I want to watch a HD movie.  I pull up Mashup.  Then click "HD Movies" icon.  You then choose which movie host list, there are around 15-20.  I use 'mynewvideos" or something like that.  That brings up a large list of movies to watch.  I pick a movie and click on it.  That will then bring up a host site list.  180Upload works for my 90% of the time.  Once that loads, it make bring up multiple files of the same movie so I start with the first one.  If it works, it start playing.  If not then choose another.   Anyone of the above steps can have a broke link or other problem.  Just choose another host site or link.



It's a bit tedious at first but once you get used to it, it goes quick.  I just started using it a few weeks ago and I'm still learning.  



I have since canceled my cable service with using XBMC.  I have yet to find anything I used to watch on cable that I can't find using XBMC, netflix or hulu.
Link Posted: 3/9/2014 4:22:25 PM EST
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Link Posted: 3/9/2014 4:36:16 PM EST
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Download XBMC.  http://www.xbmc.org/download/



You can install this on multiple systems from Windows to 2nd gen AppleTV or dedicated boxes like pivos.



Once installed you want to get your addons. Fusion/XBMChub and Mashup are what I use.  



To install XBMChub watch this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA6A-YwpaSI  this also gets you 1Channel which is best for TV shows and such.



To install Mashup watch this video  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-3EDlJSWTQ.  I find this is the best for movies both old and new.  You can do a "Super Search" and find just about anything.





Once these are installed, just start using it.  Best way to learn.  You wont mess it up.  



If you have a slow internet connection, your streaming is going to blow.
Link Posted: 3/9/2014 4:41:24 PM EST
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There is plenty an xbmc media server can do. It can be used as a standalone front end for music/movies/tv stored locally or on a NAS in your home network. Multiple xbmc instances on the same network can communicate and share files with very little effort. And/or, there many plugins available that allow you to connect to online sources to stream content (e.g. icefilms/1channel), but I find them to be dodgy.

My setup at home has a raspberry pi serving as an always on NAS that stores my movie and tv content. I have an old PC in my home theater closet that runs an xbmc instance, as well as two other instances in other rooms.

I recommend the Aeon MQ5 skin for an instant with a decent speed HDD and CPU, otherwise I recommend the default confluence skin or carmichael.
Link Posted: 3/9/2014 4:46:46 PM EST
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Link Posted: 3/9/2014 4:47:44 PM EST
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How is this different from PLEX?
Link Posted: 3/9/2014 5:01:34 PM EST
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Thanks.  I have a feeling I have nowhere near enough bandwidth or speed to use this often, if at all.  I'll check it out anyway.



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Download XBMC.  http://www.xbmc.org/download/



You can install this on multiple systems from Windows to 2nd gen AppleTV or dedicated boxes like pivos.



Once installed you want to get your addons. Fusion/XBMChub and Mashup are what I use.  



To install XBMChub watch this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA6A-YwpaSI  this also gets you 1Channel which is best for TV shows and such.



To install Mashup watch this video  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-3EDlJSWTQ.  I find this is the best for movies both old and new.  You can do a "Super Search" and find just about anything.





Once these are installed, just start using it.  Best way to learn.  You wont mess it up.  



If you have a slow internet connection, your streaming is going to blow.




Thanks.  I have a feeling I have nowhere near enough bandwidth or speed to use this often, if at all.  I'll check it out anyway.



At first I was using a 20 down 10 up connection and It worked fine for everything up to 720p quality movies.  1080p not so much.

There can be some buffering pauses but nothing too bad.



 
Link Posted: 3/9/2014 5:10:01 PM EST
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I'm watching mine now.  1080p on a low power machine.  Someone else called it legit, I don't know if I would call stealing media legit.
Link Posted: 3/9/2014 5:16:57 PM EST
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If you have a machine you can dedicate to the XBMC you could use OpenELEC.

It is a dedicated linux install of XBMC that boots directly into the XBMC environment, and no linux knowledge is needed.

http://openelec.tv/
Link Posted: 3/9/2014 5:23:28 PM EST
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XBMC Build

not my build but so sweet.
Link Posted: 3/9/2014 5:24:39 PM EST
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Don't think Plex is your issue.

I frequently run 30 to 40GB files transcoded from across town on a friend's server.
Link Posted: 3/9/2014 5:27:26 PM EST
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Reposting so this doesn't get lost in the communication

Just 'cut the cord' on my cable and have been using Roku 3 for Hulu+/Netflix...Plex for my "home" downloads....wondering if XBMC can do anything that Plex + Roku 3 can't.
Link Posted: 3/9/2014 5:29:25 PM EST
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Reposting so this doesn't get lost in the communication

Just 'cut the cord' on my cable and have been using Roku 3 for Hulu+/Netflix...Plex for my "home" downloads....wondering if XBMC can do anything that Plex + Roku 3 can't.
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Reposting so this doesn't get lost in the communication

Just 'cut the cord' on my cable and have been using Roku 3 for Hulu+/Netflix...Plex for my "home" downloads....wondering if XBMC can do anything that Plex + Roku 3 can't.


True, that was what I was trying to say.
Link Posted: 3/9/2014 5:32:24 PM EST
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Wow !!!

Keep it coming folks, I may be getting overwhelmed but damn glad I asked.

Link Posted: 3/9/2014 7:17:47 PM EST
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Awesome.  I am staying at a hotel that doesn't have AMC.  Just watched tonights The Walking Dead.  Very cool.
Link Posted: 3/9/2014 7:24:20 PM EST
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You tube SUPA CHARGEDiOS he has some decent walk through videos installing repos
Link Posted: 3/9/2014 7:24:23 PM EST
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How did I not know about this before. Still figuring it out but looks awesome so far
Link Posted: 3/10/2014 12:36:39 AM EST
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So there must be a "hard line" connection from computer to tv? Or will it work over wifi?
Link Posted: 3/10/2014 12:51:20 AM EST
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So, this is file-sharing....right?

But instead of down-loading the file, you're streaming it.

Do I have that correct?
Link Posted: 3/10/2014 1:26:28 AM EST
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also interested in this question, right now i am using a chromecast to go "wireless"
Link Posted: 3/10/2014 1:27:02 AM EST
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The 1channel plugin and some others are.  Xbmc can do more though.
Link Posted: 3/10/2014 1:29:56 AM EST
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LOL!!!

Yeah, just another file-sharing scheme, just like torrenting, but with a different name. It's streaming movies and videos from other people's computers. And it has the tech geek's nipples all a flutter, because they can build custom computers for watching movies and TV, which makes them all excited.

I can see it would be a great thing if you have good band-width. But if you don't, it would be a problem.

What about commercials? If you watch a TV program, do you get the commercials?
Link Posted: 3/10/2014 1:30:46 AM EST
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The 1channel plugin and some others are.  Xbmc can do more though.
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So, this is file-sharing....right?

But instead of down-loading the file, you're streaming it.

Do I have that correct?


The 1channel plugin and some others are.  Xbmc can do more though.


Nice ducking of answering the question. Let me ask again; XBMC is streaming music and video files from other computers, right? It's file-sharing, correct?

Why would you use XBMC instead of torrenting TV and movies, music, pictures, etc.?
Link Posted: 3/10/2014 2:55:10 AM EST
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Nice ducking of answering the question. Let me ask again; XBMC is streaming music and video files from other computers, right? It's file-sharing, correct?

Why would you use XBMC instead of torrenting TV and movies, music, pictures, etc.?
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So, this is file-sharing....right?

But instead of down-loading the file, you're streaming it.

Do I have that correct?


The 1channel plugin and some others are.  Xbmc can do more though.


Nice ducking of answering the question. Let me ask again; XBMC is streaming music and video files from other computers, right? It's file-sharing, correct?

Why would you use XBMC instead of torrenting TV and movies, music, pictures, etc.?

No.
XBMC is just a media center program like Windows media center. There are addons for XBMC that will allow you to stream content that may or may not be legitimate but you don't have to use those addons. I run XBMC, I legitimately own a couple hundred DVD's I've ripped to .MKV files and host on my network. I legitimately own many cd's that I've ripped to .mp3 files that I host on my network. I do not share them outside my home. I use Netfix, Amazon prime and youtube through XBMC to stream movies and other content over the internet which is perfectly legal. I do not steal music, movies or TV shows. If you do or do not, that is up to you. Do not accuse others of being thieves before you at least try to understand what you're talking about.
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Nice ducking of answering the question. Let me ask again; XBMC is streaming music and video files from other computers, right? It's file-sharing, correct?

Why would you use XBMC instead of torrenting TV and movies, music, pictures, etc.?
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So, this is file-sharing....right?

But instead of down-loading the file, you're streaming it.

Do I have that correct?


The 1channel plugin and some others are.  Xbmc can do more though.


Nice ducking of answering the question. Let me ask again; XBMC is streaming music and video files from other computers, right? It's file-sharing, correct?

Why would you use XBMC instead of torrenting TV and movies, music, pictures, etc.?


Not ducking anything.  To answer your questions, No XBMC is not for streaming music and video file from other computers illegally.  It can do that.  There are plugins(apps) for streaming illegal content over the internet.  Just like Windows has programs for downloading torrents.  

XBMC is a HTPC.  I put on a DVD for my son the other day.  I stream video that I legally own from my NAS.  

As to why use it over torrent, that is up to you.  I think the 1channel plugin is easier sometimes.  You don't need a lot of storage.  You don't have to wait for it to finish downloading.  I think on whole, the content is higher quality as well.  Your not wading through questionable files.  Now the one downside is that there have been things that I haven't been able to find.  Obscure type of things but still.  

XBMC also keeps track of what you have watched.  Comes in handy when watching seasons of shows.  No need to remember where you left off.

There is also another plugin, Ice something or other.  I think it is easier to use than 1channel but doesn't have as large of a library.  

There are plugins for watching live sports but they are not in HD.  I can't watch sports in standard def.  1st world problems, I know
Link Posted: 3/10/2014 4:17:40 AM EST
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Quoted:Not ducking anything.  To answer your questions, No XBMC is not for streaming music and video file from other computers illegally.  

XBMC is a HTPC.  I put on a DVD for my son the other day.  I stream video that I legally own from my NAS.
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Please, you're killing me, and probably others that aren't into what you're talking about, with the acronyms,. Does HTPC mean host to peer client? What is a NAS, naval air station? You wrote "I stream video that I legally own from my NAS". What does that mean? Where do you stream it to?

What you're describing sounds just like torrenting, except it's streaming instead of needing to download the file. It doesn't sound anymore legal or illegal than torrenting.


Link Posted: 3/10/2014 4:20:24 AM EST
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XBMC is just a media center program like Windows media center. There are addons for XBMC that will allow you to stream content that may or may not be legitimate but you don't have to use those addons. I run XBMC, I legitimately own a couple hundred DVD's I've ripped to .MKV files and host on my network. I legitimately own many cd's that I've ripped to .mp3 files that I host on my network. I do not share them outside my home. I use Netfix, Amazon prime and youtube through XBMC to stream movies and other content over the internet which is perfectly legal. I do not steal music, movies or TV shows. If you do or do not, that is up to you. Do not accuse others of being thieves before you at least try to understand what you're talking about.
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XBMC is just a media center program like Windows media center. There are addons for XBMC that will allow you to stream content that may or may not be legitimate but you don't have to use those addons. I run XBMC, I legitimately own a couple hundred DVD's I've ripped to .MKV files and host on my network. I legitimately own many cd's that I've ripped to .mp3 files that I host on my network. I do not share them outside my home. I use Netfix, Amazon prime and youtube through XBMC to stream movies and other content over the internet which is perfectly legal. I do not steal music, movies or TV shows. If you do or do not, that is up to you. Do not accuse others of being thieves before you at least try to understand what you're talking about.


Easy, I didn't accuse anyone of anything.

You're saying that you yourself do not share your media with others, but it sounds like others do.

Quoted:For example. I want to watch a HD movie. I pull up Mashup. Then click "HD Movies" icon. You then choose which movie host list, there are around 15-20.  I use 'mynewvideos" or something like that. That brings up a large list of movies to watch. I pick a movie and click on it. That will then bring up a host site list. 180Upload works for my 90% of the time. Once that loads, it make bring up multiple files of the same movie so I start with the first one. If it works, it start playing. If not then choose another. Anyone of the above steps can have a broke link or other problem. Just choose another host site or link.


The above sounds like streaming file sharing to me. It sounds like the poster goes to a site, searches for a movie/tv program they're interested in, and they watch it streaming from someone else's computer.

Am I missing something?

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Please, you're killing me with the acronyms, and probably others that aren't into what you're talking about. Does HTPC mean host to peer client? What is a NAS, naval air station?

What you're describing sounds just like torrenting, except it's streaming instead of needing to download the file. It doesn't sound anymore legal or illegal than torrenting.


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Quoted:Not ducking anything.  To answer your questions, No XBMC is not for streaming music and video file from other computers illegally.  

XBMC is a HTPC.  I put on a DVD for my son the other day.  I stream video that I legally own from my NAS.


Please, you're killing me with the acronyms, and probably others that aren't into what you're talking about. Does HTPC mean host to peer client? What is a NAS, naval air station?

What you're describing sounds just like torrenting, except it's streaming instead of needing to download the file. It doesn't sound anymore legal or illegal than torrenting.




HTPC = home theater Personal Computer.  A computer that hooked to your TV.  Usually with special cases so it blends in with your audio/video gear.  Usually quiet too.
NAS = Big ass hard drive that connects directly to your network.  You don't need a computer constantly running to access files on it. Anything from computer to laptops to smartphones can access the data.  

Again, 1channel is like torrenting.  XBMC is a computer that does many things.  Including running Amazon Prime and netflicks etc.  

they are different.  Just because it can be used illegal doesn't mean that is the only purpose.  

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Quoted:HTPC = home theater Personal Computer.  A computer that hooked to your TV.  Usually with special cases so it blends in with your audio/video gear.  Usually quiet too.
NAS = Big ass hard drive that connects directly to your network.  You don't need a computer constantly running to access files on it. Anything from computer to laptops to smartphones can access the data.  

Again, 1channel is like torrenting.  XBMC is a computer that does many things.  Including running Amazon Prime and netflicks etc.  

they are different.  Just because it can be used illegal doesn't mean that is the only purpose.
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You posted "I stream video that I legally own from my NAS". What does that mean? Where do you stream it to? Other TVs in your home, or out onto the web for others to use?
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You posted "I stream video that I legally own from my NAS". What does that mean? Where do you stream it to? Other TVs in your home, or out onto the web for others to use?
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Quoted:HTPC = home theater Personal Computer.  A computer that hooked to your TV.  Usually with special cases so it blends in with your audio/video gear.  Usually quiet too.
NAS = Big ass hard drive that connects directly to your network.  You don't need a computer constantly running to access files on it. Anything from computer to laptops to smartphones can access the data.  

Again, 1channel is like torrenting.  XBMC is a computer that does many things.  Including running Amazon Prime and netflicks etc.  

they are different.  Just because it can be used illegal doesn't mean that is the only purpose.


You posted "I stream video that I legally own from my NAS". What does that mean? Where do you stream it to? Other TVs in your home, or out onto the web for others to use?


From my NAS(big hard drive) to my Computer(XBMC) that is connected to a TV.  Not to anyone else.

I also stream it my kids tablet so he can watch cartoons without having to deal with scratched DVDs and things.

But again, no one outside my network has access to my NAS
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From my NAS(big hard drive) to my Computer(XBMC) that is connected to a TV.  Not to anyone else.



I also stream it my kids tablet so he can watch cartoons without having to deal with scratched DVDs and things.



But again, no one outside my network has access to my NAS
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Quoted:HTPC = home theater Personal Computer.  A computer that hooked to your TV.  Usually with special cases so it blends in with your audio/video gear.  Usually quiet too.

NAS = Big ass hard drive that connects directly to your network.  You don't need a computer constantly running to access files on it. Anything from computer to laptops to smartphones can access the data.  



Again, 1channel is like torrenting.  XBMC is a computer that does many things.  Including running Amazon Prime and netflicks etc.  



they are different.  Just because it can be used illegal doesn't mean that is the only purpose.




You posted "I stream video that I legally own from my NAS". What does that mean? Where do you stream it to? Other TVs in your home, or out onto the web for others to use?





From my NAS(big hard drive) to my Computer(XBMC) that is connected to a TV.  Not to anyone else.



I also stream it my kids tablet so he can watch cartoons without having to deal with scratched DVDs and things.



But again, no one outside my network has access to my NAS
what NAS are you using?  I've been looking at a Synology 4bay NAS (DS414) but haven't convinced myself to pull the trigger.

 
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what NAS are you using?  I've been looking at a Synology 4bay NAS (DS414) but haven't convinced myself to pull the trigger.  
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Quoted:HTPC = home theater Personal Computer.  A computer that hooked to your TV.  Usually with special cases so it blends in with your audio/video gear.  Usually quiet too.
NAS = Big ass hard drive that connects directly to your network.  You don't need a computer constantly running to access files on it. Anything from computer to laptops to smartphones can access the data.  

Again, 1channel is like torrenting.  XBMC is a computer that does many things.  Including running Amazon Prime and netflicks etc.  

they are different.  Just because it can be used illegal doesn't mean that is the only purpose.


You posted "I stream video that I legally own from my NAS". What does that mean? Where do you stream it to? Other TVs in your home, or out onto the web for others to use?


From my NAS(big hard drive) to my Computer(XBMC) that is connected to a TV.  Not to anyone else.

I also stream it my kids tablet so he can watch cartoons without having to deal with scratched DVDs and things.

But again, no one outside my network has access to my NAS
what NAS are you using?  I've been looking at a Synology 4bay NAS (DS414) but haven't convinced myself to pull the trigger.  


I have an older Dlink.  I think the 321.  It is ok.  It is reliable but it is slow.

One day when I get around to it, I am going to build my own and run FreeNAS.  My last HTPC had a Via Epia board.  I believe the power supply broke but haven't looked at it yet.  If the board is fine, I am going to probably look to use that.
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Easy, I didn't accuse anyone of anything.

You're saying that you yourself do not share your media with others, but it sounds like others do.



The above sounds like streaming file sharing to me. It sounds like the poster goes to a site, searches for a movie/tv program they're interested in, and they watch it streaming from someone else's computer.

Am I missing something?

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XBMC is just a media center program like Windows media center. There are addons for XBMC that will allow you to stream content that may or may not be legitimate but you don't have to use those addons. I run XBMC, I legitimately own a couple hundred DVD's I've ripped to .MKV files and host on my network. I legitimately own many cd's that I've ripped to .mp3 files that I host on my network. I do not share them outside my home. I use Netfix, Amazon prime and youtube through XBMC to stream movies and other content over the internet which is perfectly legal. I do not steal music, movies or TV shows. If you do or do not, that is up to you. Do not accuse others of being thieves before you at least try to understand what you're talking about.


Easy, I didn't accuse anyone of anything.

You're saying that you yourself do not share your media with others, but it sounds like others do.

Quoted:For example. I want to watch a HD movie. I pull up Mashup. Then click "HD Movies" icon. You then choose which movie host list, there are around 15-20.  I use 'mynewvideos" or something like that. That brings up a large list of movies to watch. I pick a movie and click on it. That will then bring up a host site list. 180Upload works for my 90% of the time. Once that loads, it make bring up multiple files of the same movie so I start with the first one. If it works, it start playing. If not then choose another. Anyone of the above steps can have a broke link or other problem. Just choose another host site or link.


The above sounds like streaming file sharing to me. It sounds like the poster goes to a site, searches for a movie/tv program they're interested in, and they watch it streaming from someone else's computer.

Am I missing something?


What you are missing is that XBMC wasn't designed to stream illegal content.
XBMC stands for XBox Media Center. It was simply media center software originally written to allow playing video and music files on your tv through your Xbox game console. That software has since been ported to Windows, Linux, Mac and Android operating systems. While you can stream files from a friends pc across the internet, you would need to know the exact IP address and access information, password and so forth. It wasn't designed for file sharing.
Addons (third party software plugins) have been written that will allow you to stream content from servers on the internet, some quite legitimate such as Amazon prime, Netfilx, Hulu, Youtube and many others including TV station servers themselves. Some are likely illegitimate. But, you have have to add those addons yourself just as you have to add torrent software to Windows in order to down load torrents. Adding torrent software to Windows does not make Windows file sharing software any more than adding plugins to XBMC does.

This, and your other posts make it sound like you are accusing XBMC users of downloading illegal content "just like torrenting". Some may, but that isn't what XBMC is all about.
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LOL!!!

Yeah, just another file-sharing scheme, just like torrenting, but with a different name. It's streaming movies and videos from other people's computers. And it has the tech geek's nipples all a flutter, because they can build custom computers for watching movies and TV, which makes them all excited.

I can see it would be a great thing if you have good band-width. But if you don't, it would be a problem.

What about commercials? If you watch a TV program, do you get the commercials?

ETA: I get commercials when I watch TV shows that I record off over the air broadcast with my HTPC running XBMC. I don't get commercials when I watch TV shows I stream from Netflix or Amazon prime, which I pay for. Nor do I get commercials when watching TV shows I've ripped from DVD's I've purchased.
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I use to XBMC to play all of my media from my destop in my den on to my HTPC in the family room, works great.
Link Posted: 3/10/2014 5:07:32 AM EST
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It's great.  If you aren't careful tweaking, customizing, and organizing stuff can be a full time job.  Know when to quit.  
Link Posted: 3/10/2014 5:14:04 AM EST
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Not sure if it has been mentioned, but another cool plugin for XBMC is called Navi-X. Test your google fu for the addon downloads and install instructions. You can stream and download movies instantly using this plugin.
Link Posted: 3/10/2014 5:26:44 AM EST
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I like the project free tv addon
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